Being a photojournalist situates you in a unique position in a community. There are the obvious perks — constantly moving to the rhythm of a city’s news cycle, getting front row passes to the important events of the day, and having the right to ask questions on how the events will affect your readership’s daily lives.
But it goes beyond the material benefits. Photojournalists serve as a community witness. They carry the immense responsibility of visually connecting readers to their government, their fellow citizens and the information they need to know to make informed decisions.
Journalism is an integral part of democracy; that much is obvious. The photojournalist’s goes beyond giving a reader visual information. They connect and entertain readers daily, acting as a public servant for their communities.