Meet the 22-Year-Old Photographer with a White House Press Pass

Jonah Elkowitz is just 22 but his camera has already taken him inside the White House, Congress, and some of the most sought after media environments in Washington D.C. In this episode, we dive into his journey from a high-school class to capturing presidents, world leaders and major political events for outlets like Politico, Forbes, and the New York Post.We talk about how Jonah went from student photo assignments to earning a coveted White House hard pass, what it’s really like shooting at the State of the Union and the lessons he’s learned about ambition, persistence and finding your voice as a young photojournalist.If you’ve ever wondered how to break into political photography, or you just love hearing how determination turns into access, this episode will inspire you to grab your camera and get a little patriotic while you're at it.Show Notes:Instagram: @jonah.elkowitzWebsite: jonahelkowitz.comWelcome to the Big Photo Hunt, arguably the worlds friendliest photography community.Some more stuff for you:The Big Photo Hunt is the world's friendliest photography community.Ken Deckinger created a YouTube channel for learnings and tips.And of course, the Big Photo Hunt is on Instagram.