Behind beautiful press photos is the silent dedication of special "hunters"

Behind the beautiful, viral press photos is the silent dedication of special "hunters".

Friday, June 21, 2024 16:07 PM (GMT+7)

Photojournalists are always present at the scene to capture the most authentic moments of life. The dedication of photojournalists is the dedication of youth, the desire to conquer difficulties, go to the most dangerous places to capture the most valuable moments.

In the past, press agencies often paid little attention to the field of press photography, considering those photos only to have illustrative value for articles. However, in recent years, especially in the era of information technology explosion, press agencies have begun to pay attention to developing the field of press photography.

In fact, photojournalism has a huge impact on spreading, and photojournalism is increasingly valued and invested in both quantity and depth, because a good photo is even more valuable than a thousand-word article. That means that photojournalists must be competent, have a comprehensive, in-depth, and quick view, and grasp the core issues to capture a photo that can express the depth of the soul.

In major events of the Party and State, photojournalists are not only required to have professional expertise but also need to be equipped with political knowledge.

There are many journalists, everyone can write, take photos and even film to meet the requirements of the job. However, to have a high-quality press photo, containing valuable content and moments, only photojournalists can do it. Taking photos and processing photos to send them to the editorial office as quickly as possible is always the number 1 priority of photojournalists today. In the photo, reporter Pham Quang Vinh (Dai Doan Ket Newspaper) works at the National Assembly.

Photojournalists must work at a high intensity. Good photojournalists are those who, in addition to working tirelessly, must always learn and gain experience from domestic and foreign colleagues, update world photojournalism trends on digital platforms...

According to journalist Nguyen Trong Chinh, Deputy Editor-in-Chief in charge of Ethnic and Mountainous Photo Newspaper, Vietnam News Agency, for photojournalists, behind beautiful press photos is the dedication and sense of responsibility of a reporter who is always dedicated to his profession, creative, and dares to think and dare to do.

Photojournalist Pham Trong Tung (Vietnamnet Newspaper) works in the rain during a football match. He shared: "The thing that photojournalists fear the most is rain because water is the number one enemy of camera lenses and equipment. Whenever it rains, photojournalists have to cover themselves in every way possible."

Following the general trend of the world press today, as well as the Vietnamese press in particular, the number of photojournalists is decreasing. Meanwhile, the quality of expertise required is increasingly higher. Therefore, the job is becoming more difficult and harsh for photojournalists.

Besides, in the receptions of heads of state of other countries to Vietnam, photojournalists are also the core force that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs prioritizes for working positions.

Most recently, during Russian President Putin's visit and work in Vietnam, to get these special political news images, photojournalists had to be on duty at Noi Bai airport from 9pm to 2am the next morning.

Vietnamese and international photojournalists work at 2 a.m. during Russian President Putin's visit to Vietnam on June 20.

At the time when a series of storms hit Vietnam, along with frontline forces working day and night to rescue fishermen, boats..., reporters had to brave the danger and rush into the eye of the storm to work.

At the peak of the Covid-19 pandemic, along with the frontline forces working day and night to control the Covid-19 epidemic, on the media front, photojournalists were the ones who directly rushed into the epicenter.

PV Dan Viet

Source: https://danviet.vn/dang-sau-nhung-buc-anh-bao-chi-dep-la-su-dan-than-tham-lang-cua-nhung-tho-san-dac-biet-20240621094804773.htm