100 'Just Right' Things About Photojournalism, According To Chip Litherland

Chip Litherland, a photo-journalist from Florida, comes up with fascinating insights into why he loves his job. We select five from the 100 reasons he has listed:

1. We could be sitting in a cubicle right now processing paperwork....for the rest of our lives.

10. The ladies think it's sexy.

40. Everytime you tell someone what you do, they NEVER say "Oh, man, that must suck."

61. Putting down the camera and listening, because people will tell you the damndest things just for being a stranger that cares.

98. Giving a voice to someone who needs it.

Do read the full article, for most of it is relevant to reporters out in the field as well.

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