Earnings
Salaries vary drastically depending on the size and location of the employers. In general, the smaller the employer, the smaller the salary. Larger news organizations can offer staff photojournalists much more pay and added benefits such as medical insurance.
Freelance rates are dependent on both the experience of the photographer and the size of the magazine, but can sometimes be as hig...
Work Environment
Photojournalists work where their stories take them, such as sporting events, political rallies, or even the front lines of war. They also work in offices or out of their homes, developing film, printing images, downloading them onto computers, and writing accompanying text and captions. Because of these varying work environments, photojournalists have to be flexible and able to work under many...
Outlook
The U.S. Department of Labor reports that employment for photographers at print newspaperswill decline by approximately 33 percent through 2028 as a result of industry consolidation, declines in advertising revenue, and the continuing transition of print publications to digital formats.Photojournalism is a highly competitive field, but individuals who develop a strong portfolio, develop and m...
