Posted on Feb 29, 2016
How does one get into military photography outside of being a journalist?
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Some good 'ol Army training. Preparing to be future leaders.
I am trying to get more into military training photography, whether its for analysis purposes, or winning hearts and minds through public relations and civil affairs. Could somebody help guide me in some sort of direction? I really don't care about the journalism aspect or want to work as a freelancer at a newspaper. I just enjoy photos
I am trying to get more into military training photography, whether its for analysis purposes, or winning hearts and minds through public relations and civil affairs. Could somebody help guide me in some sort of direction? I really don't care about the journalism aspect or want to work as a freelancer at a newspaper. I just enjoy photos
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Commission into Public Affairs. I don't think you'll be able to have the primary job of being a combat cameraman, but you can work your way into that general environment, and position yourself for your longer term goals.
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LTC Yinon Weiss
CPT (Join to see) - I'm not an expert in the field, but if you want to make this into a career then I don't know of any ways other than working for somebody else or as a freelancer. If you want to be a professional at it, you need to do it under some official status. Most militaries wouldn't want "random" people getting close and taking a lot of pictures of them!
Also, you could look into giving up your commission after your initial term of service to become a 25V.
Also, you could look into giving up your commission after your initial term of service to become a 25V.
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That's what I figured. I'll have to look around.
I like photography, but not enough to give up my commission :p I've worked too hard for it.
I like photography, but not enough to give up my commission :p I've worked too hard for it.
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SPC David S.
Being a war corespondent I think requires being a very unique individual. I suggest watching the HBO movie/documentary Jim: The James Foley Story. A good look at what freelance journalism looks like - stranger in a strange land.
http://www.hbo.com/documentaries/jim-the-james-foley-story
http://www.hbo.com/documentaries/jim-the-james-foley-story
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The official website for the HBO Documentary Film Jim: The James Foley Story featuring videos, images, interviews, resources and schedule information.
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Sir, Thanks! For all those interested, I am preparing a basic online photography and writing tips, tricks and techniques program. Will be kicking it off in the next couple weeks. Reach out to me at [login to see] or follow me here and on LinkedIn will be there for your questions. Sincerely, 1SG Lawn, 205th Press Camp Headquarters.
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Combat Documentation/Production Specialist (25V)
Learn about becoming a Combat Documentation/Production Specialist whose tasks include: supervising, planning and operating film equipment to document Army operations.
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I unfortunately am ineligible for that as I will be a 2LT as of 13 May. 25V is only open to enlisted :\
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CPT (Join to see) - There are two other links provided. Also, just because you can't become 25V doesn't mean you can't find one with a lot of experience for resources.
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Ha thanks SGT. Missed the DVID one. Looking at that now!
And very true. I will definitely keep that in mind
And very true. I will definitely keep that in mind
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Cadet CPT Rawlins, greetings Sir!
I am the 1SG for the 205th Press Camp Headquarters. I am preparing a (basic) rigorous online photography and writing training platform that you are free to tap into.
We have a number of young Soldiers who have not had DMOSQ training yet, and we follow the Army "Will Train" policy.
Feel free to email me at: [login to see] , follow me on LinkedIn. Will help you where I can. Just takes a willingness to learn and think outside the box.
I am the 1SG for the 205th Press Camp Headquarters. I am preparing a (basic) rigorous online photography and writing training platform that you are free to tap into.
We have a number of young Soldiers who have not had DMOSQ training yet, and we follow the Army "Will Train" policy.
Feel free to email me at: [login to see] , follow me on LinkedIn. Will help you where I can. Just takes a willingness to learn and think outside the box.
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1SG, Thank You!
I appreciate the information and will be emailing you with some questions.
I appreciate the information and will be emailing you with some questions.
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