Maybe many people are asking how do you get into National Geographic?
Actually, it turns out that National Geographic's way of finding photographers is quite unique. They will contact photographers whose work is considered good enough to be published. You can upload your work on Instagram and use #YourShotPhotographer to be featured by Nat Geo. Who knows, you might be the next photographer from Indonesia to contact :)
Source : Instagram : natgeoyourshot
But, it doesn't stop there, KEE friends... They also look at the website (your official website, not your social media account), presentation skills, and how much the photographer knows about the subject of the photo. So you don't just need to take good photos, but you also have to be able to tell the story behind your photo.
According to Andrew, finding the story before taking the photo is very important because many people now only focus on the results, when asked what the story is behind they just remain silent. Photos are a fishing tool to get people interested in our story.
Source: Documentation by: Andrew Suryono
Tips before taking pictures by Andrew Suryono:
1. Create a vision.
You must know what you want to convey before you press the shutter. Once you know, you can use elements such as composition and light to convey the message you want to convey in the photo.
2. Channel your vision into your equipment.
In order to channel your vision, you must understand the techniques and use of the tools you are using and be sensitive enough to use elements in the tools such as aperture, shutter speed, ISO.
3. Communicate the results of your work well and accurately.
When the photo is finished, you need to be able to tell a story about your photo. What makes this photo interesting? What's the story behind it?