What’s a MoJo’s? Mobile journalists are technically-equipped reporters, able to record and edit audio and video, take and edit pictures, write Web stories, and do social networking, using a mobile device from virtually anywhere with an internet connection. Traditionally with the use of laptop-sized computers, but also with use of smartphones and tablets.

Speed: Most photojournalists are Mojo’s today, and are 100% mobile, able to deliver content from virtually anywhere, within minutes, for immediate web and social media usage. Many “traditional” reporters have adopted a similar workflow.

Cameras: Multipurpose devices are most practical. DSLR’s that shoot video AND photos are most commonly used by professional PJ’s.

Other mobile devices: Smartphones (iPhone), compact point-n-shoot cameras, Go-Pro’s, etc. are also widely used.

Tablets and iPads: Are NOT great for capturing images or video, too cumbersome, but are good editing devices due to larger screen and keyboard size.

Connectivity: Many DSLR’s today come with Wi-Fi built-in. Eyefi Wireless SD Cards with built-in WiFi are also widely used. Smartphones have connectivity built-in already. Most Mojo’s carry a mobile Mi-Fi card, Jet-Pack, or portable “hot-spot.”

I use Starbucks (free) frequently, sometimes 2-3 times a day, are widely used as mobile work stations. Many MoJo’s do the same.

APPs: For iPhones & iPads there are many options for picture editing. I use Photogene $2.99 at iTunes. Photogene is used for cropping, toning, captioning, and transmitting photos. easy and intuitive and a very low price.

My Basic Workflow: make photos with DSLR> connect to iPhone using built-in wi-fi> copy selected images to camera roll> open Photogene> crop, caption, send to FTP> post 1-2 pics on Social media> post photo gallery

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