Your Photojournalism Survival Kit

Capturing a story on film is a complex process. It demands an understanding of the issue at hand as well as the ability to condense, package, and pitch the story to a distributor. Successful photojournalists make a job of nailing down the details before a shoot and being prepared for anything.

In Your Photojournalism Survival Kit, Ron Haviv brings two decades of experience in building a photojournalism career on carefully laid groundwork. 
In this course, you’ll learn:

• How to identify a captivating story and organize a plan for shooting it 
• How to create a budget and a pitch letter
• How to plan for any eventuality during the shoot, and cope with setbacks when they strike

Ron Haviv draws on his long career for anecdotes and suggestions for aspiring photographers. He’ll teach you that your assignment starts before you leave your house; planning, packing and preparing for even the best-laid plans to go awry is essential. You’ll learn tricks for assessing your preparedness, safety, and support while on assignment in the field.
Your Photojournalism Survival Kit is crucial for beginners, and for current photojournalists who may need to brush up on their checklists. Learn from Ron Haviv’s early-career mistakes, and lay the foundations of your own successful, impactful enterprise in visual storytelling.

• Class Introduction
• Finding Your Voice and Story
• Diversity of Multi-Platform Presentations
• The Importance of Research and Funding
• How to Craft a Budget
• How To Build Your Story - Mind Mapping
• How to Write a Successful Pitch Letter
• How To Use the Pitch Letter Template
• What to Do Before You Leave
• What to do When You Arrive
• Best Practices for Working in the Field
• Taking Care of Yourself When You Get Home