Photojournalism

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How does one into photojournalism. I'm not really talking about being a staff photographer for Reuters. Do any of these guys/gals just go shoot images of events and cold call newspapers? This sort of photography was always the kind that kind of got me excited about things. The necessity of telling a story, exposing well (esp when RIP RAW Reuters), composing well etc. And most of all, getting balls deep in the shit. Getting some photos.

So far the best I can do is wait for a gay pride march or something outside and take pictures of police and gays in contrast.

Is there some way I can get my ear to the ground and find out about important events around that are worth photographing?

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