Bringing the election home

Professional project report submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Masters of Arts in Journalism from the School of Journalism, University of Missouri--Columbia.The road to success for photographers pursuing major photographic projects in modern newsrooms is often difficult. Using in-depth interviews, this paper explores the challenges faced by five accomplished photographers as they navigate the decisionmaking channels in their newsrooms. By developing strong ideas, cultivating personal motivation, identifying newsroom allies, and sharing works-in-progress, the experiences of these photographers illuminates a path to success for photojournalists launching their own long-term projects at newspapers.Includes bibliographic references