Beyond the Frame: The Business Side of Photojournalism
with Marie Monteleone
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Course Description
Getting hired as a photojournalist takes more than powerful images—it takes strategy, communication, and a solid understanding of the industry.
Marie A. Monteleone, senior photo editor at Bloomberg News, brings real-world experience to this four-hour online seminar for emerging and mid-career photojournalists ready to sharpen their professional edge and navigate the business side of visual storytelling.
Beyond the Frame delivers practical strategies for building a strong online presence, forming meaningful industry connections, and communicating effectively with editors and publications. The course covers the dos and don’ts of reaching out to photo editors, techniques for crafting standout pitches, and—most critically—ways to turn a one-time assignment into a lasting professional relationship.
Through behind-the-scenes access to actual assignments, Marie offers an inside look at the editorial decision-making process—from initial contact and image selection to follow-up. This seminar equips photographers with the insight and tools to move forward with clarity, confidence, and professionalism.
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about
Marie A. Monteleone is a senior photo editor at Bloomberg News, where she assigns visuals for global feature stories and has played a key role in expanding and diversifying the freelance photographer roster across the Americas. She previously served as Bloomberg’s North American Deputy Photo Editor and Latin America Assignment Photo Editor, managing photo and video news coverage.
Before joining Bloomberg, Marie worked for ABC News, T: The New York Times Style Magazine, The New York Post, and W Magazine. She has spoken at institutions such as Columbia Journalism School, ICP, Parsons, and Leica Gallery NY, and has served on juries for World Press Photo, IPA, Diversify Photo, Women Photograph x Getty, and others.
Marie studied photography at Parsons School of Design and is based in New York City.
Website: mariemonteleone.com
Instagram: @mountainlion6
