Survival Tips for The Aspiring Conflict Photographer – PhotoShelter Blog
“No professional soldier is sent to war without extensive training. Photographers who operate in exactly the same battle space without any training, experience or proper preparation put themselves in increased danger and potentially put others around the
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As news media budgets continue to shrink, many freelance photojournalists find themselves compelled to enter the field without proper resources. So Jason Howe and his fellow photojournalists decided to start a workshop of their own, focused exclusively on conflict photography and equipping photographers with more of the necessary training, experience, and preparation to enter conflict zones. In hosting the first Conflict Photography Workshop this November, Jason is joined by photography legends Martin Middlebrook, Javier Manzano, and Eric Bouvet.