The Decline (and Maybe Demise) of the Professional Photojournalist

That craft has never been more vibrant, or vital. But the ability to make a living at it will crumble soon.

The pros who deal in breaking news have a problem. They can’t possibly compete in the media-sphere of the future. We?re entering a world of ubiquitous media creation and access. When the tools of creation and access are so profoundly democratized, and when updated business models connect the best creators with potential customers, many if not most of the pros will fight a losing battle to save their careers —Dan GillmorThe Decline (and Maybe Demise) of the Professional Photojournalist (Center for Citizen Media)

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