One of Britain's best known photojournalists (and most amusing street shooter), Martin Parr has a good interview in PDN where he doesn't mince words on his opinion on the current state of photojournalism.

A lot of times photographers don’t have enough imagination in terms of what subject matter is going to appeal to editors. A good idea and good story, well executed, is going to have a much better chance than a tired old story. Most photographers don’t really think about what they’re shooting. There are certain expectations about what photographers should shoot, and they stick to that.

In the interview Parr is advocating that photojournalists be more proactive and imaginative in proposing their projects rather than wait for assignments.

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