JT Spunk | Photography

How do I become a photographer for the New York Times?

I’m 20 years old and inspired to work in the field of photography.
I feel I have a natural talent and passion for photography.
I’m just curious what would be the best route on how to work for a company such as the New York Times.

Now, keep in mind, that I’m younger than you, but I have been looking at the different paths to that type of job for months upon months now.
I think that a degree in photography is pretty much a must. I think all art based industry are fueled by people having connections, so I’m only looking into going to school in areas that have that type of community; NYC, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago, etc. Also, virtually no one goes directly to working at highly prestigious publications like the New York Times. I think the best thing you can do is do everything you possibly can to get other people to see your work. Try to get published in really small publications that may not even fit your work that well. Create a flickr account and interact with other photographers. Just, whatever you can do to get noticed.
That is my best advice, and it’s all pretty obvious stuff. but I tried, right?

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