One of the biggest things I took away from these pages is that being a good photojournalist is not just about having a camera when something happens. It is about being curious enough to notice things other people might overlook. A lot of photography happens before I ever press the shutter. I have always thought about finding the right moment while taking photos, the composition and the emotion, but these pages made me think more about putting myself in situations where those

One thing I learned from pages 34-57 is that being a photojournalist is about more that taking pictures when something happens. It is about knowing how to find stories, being curious about the people around me and putting in the effort to create meaningful photographs. As well as not just taking photographs of what is in front of me and looking deeper into what is going around me and capturing those moments as well. As a person who would like to work in a newsroom, I think th

After reading these sections, I started thinking about how much of being a photojournalist happens before I even press the shutter. I have always focused a lot on getting the settings right and making sure I get a usable photo, but this reading made me realize that a strong photograph comes from paying attention to what is happening around me. As a photojournalist, I want to get better a slowing down, observing people and situations and making decisions that help tell the sto

After reading these sections, I realized that being a photojournalist is about much more than taking a good picture. It is also about having ideas, working with people, practicing, and making sure the story I am telling is honest. The reading made me think about my own strengths and the areas of photography that I still struggle with. One of my biggest struggles is coming up with ideas for photo assignments. I often feel like I need to have the perfect idea right away, which