Pulitzer, a prestigious award in the journalism community is awarded to those who excel in the field of journalism, literature, music and drama. This award is considered as an equivalent to nobel prize by the photographers due to its high set standards and values. Photography is considered as one of the modern arts and a photographer, an artist. Just like every artist, a photographer also needs encouragement and appreciation from people for his photographs.

 

In the modern day with the boom of communication technology, if a photo that covers the beauty of the object, it will be widely shared in the internet which goes viral in just days. These photos are kept as wallpapers or shared to others but people hardly know the photographer. But if the Photos could speak about your ideas or reflect your mind then it is worth more than just a wallpaper, people would like to know the person behind the camera which is the true appreciation for a photographer. Such photographs that are loved by people get some recognition from the industry experts and organisation whom revolve around the industry.

 

If the photographs speak about what people have in their mind related to social calamities, sorrow, happiness etc then it would be shared among mass, and it would even reach people all over the world. When a photographer comes out of his comfort zone and try to put his mind and soul into something that he believes, like a cause and if that reflects in his photograph, it will sure receive recognition from the world's best organisations and one among them is the Pulitzer award. So it is not a surprising fact that every photographers' dream is to win a Pulitzer award. Pulitzer lead journalists to their next level driving them towards a higher cause. This award is recognised by US government which offers the award with a huge price amount. To win such an award, you should consider number of things on photography.

 

Moral for the photograph :

A photograph can speak thousand words and it all depends on the photographer who takes it. If you are looking for pulitzer award or even a perfect photograph, find what you would like to showcase to the world?. Arrive at a moral which differs from one person to another. The moral can be of anything, which can depict betterment of a place, social awareness, natural calamities, human values and other living things around you.

 

A photograph can make the busy world stop for a while and let them have a look, only if it can express the true sense of that particular situation (For eg ) Check out the photograph of Gary Parker  (Swamp Dog Speaks). This fine picture talks about a dog and illustrate its life in a swamp. A photography with a meaning is always the best, among other type of nature photographs, models-photographs, fictional tech photographs etc. To pick a moral, choose a topic which had a great influence on people's mind recently and make an idea on how the photograph should be taken so that it would be mind blowing.

 

Equipments for the photograph :

A great cause, best idea to express it and expert photographic skills alone does not create a perfect photograph for pulitzer, even the quality of the photo is important. For a picture with great clarity, it always depends on the type of camera you choose. I would always opt for a DSLR digital Camera but it's a choice with your comfort. If you feel confident using highly defined photographic equipments, you can use them but only with comfort comes great picture so make sure you are using the right one.

 

Check if your camera is reasonable for the photograph you are about to take, (for eg.) a longer shot should be equipped with wide angle lens and there are occasions where you may not have much time to get a snap of a rare occasion. A photographer should always be smart rather than fast in order to obtain precise shots. I would opt for quick flash mode cameras for such a situation. Mostly a moral photograph could not be taken from a pleasant area, so you should be careful with what type of camera that you choose for that particular situation. This way you will not miss out on that perfect shot which would help you win the pulitzer.

 

Location for the photograph :

The right location helps you express your cause better.

A meaningful photo often cannot be taken from easier locations, sometimes you need to take up some risk that comes along. We happen to see a lot of pulitzer winning photographs taken in the warfield or war affected countries where the photographer even goes to the extent of risking his life and safety. Choose a cause that you truly believe in expressing it to the world and decide your location that suits your moral. The locations may be on a crowded area, an unpleasant landscape etc. So you should be well prepared about choosing the location to get the snap you require.

1) If you are in a crowded area find the place which has a lesser disturbance and also where you can get a clear view for the snap. This way you can get a precise focus on what you have targeted.

2) In a watery or muddy area, choose a location of higher altitude which helps you get a snap with less drizzles over you. Comfort is always important to get the best photograph so unless you get a comfortable position, you cannot get the best of that particular situation.

Photography is simple but creating a photograph that expresses a moral which directly or indirectly reflects service to the public is difficult yet worth the hardship. This is the quality that makes a photograph qualified to be a pulitzer entry and hence it is prestigious than any other award. Follow the above tips to create pulitzer winning photographs that leaves an everlasting impression.