Press photographers and photojournalists

Iconic image of Concorde's final flight taken by NCTJ alumnus Lewis Whyld for SWNS

The press photographers’ and photojournalists’ qualifications consist of four exams and a portfolio assessment. You will learn general photographic knowledge: practical application and technical proficiency in stills and video photography; photographic practice: basic approaches to using the stills and video camera, to assignments and to captioning in print and online; media law for photographers: general reporting relevant to photographers including contempt, copyright, confidentiality, reporting restrictions, courts and the law; and photographers’ portfolio: a record of training and experience which demonstrates skills and techniques in stills and video photography.

Press photographers also learn caption writing: how to select relevant and newsworthy facts and write clear, accurate news captions for different platforms including styles and content.

Photojournalists also learn news writing for photojournalists: how to select relevant and newsworthy facts and write composite captions to length for different platforms including interviewing skills, use of quotes and news assignments.

Please see the press photographers’ and photojournalists’ assessment structure for full details of the exams.

On completion of this qualification a trainee press photographer or photojournalist will be able to show an understanding of, and proficiency in, digital stills and video photography and demonstrate an awareness of the news photograph and video as a medium of communication.

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Press Photographers’ and Photojournalists’ Assessment Structure (PDF, 56.98 Kb)