It is said that a picture is worth more than a thousand words. One photo can be enough to arouse certain emotions, expose the truth, or even trigger revolutions. The importance of photojournalism has increased more than ever before and similarly, the violations happening to hinder its process have likewise increased. This report provides an in-depth understanding of the problems faced by photographers, videographers, and reporters while practising their jobs in the field of journalism. The report first elaborates who photographers, videographers, and reporters are and their work nature. It then discusses the treaties and international laws that have been set to protect their rights. The report afterwards states the violations they face daily. These facts are then applied to the United States of America with examples of harassment happening to photographers, videographers, and reporters in the country. Finally, the report puts some recommendations through to help protect the rights of the ones who are most vulnerable to these harassments. The field of photojournalism remains fertile land for many human rights violations with its workers being exposed to many hazards every single day.
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