Andrew West, a breaking visual journalist at The News-Press and Naples Daily News, shares his passion for journalism and the qualities that make a successful visual journalist. In this interview, West discusses his inspiration from publications like National Geographic and his desire to bring awareness and tell stories through his work. He believes that a successful visual journalist needs qualities like curiosity, patience, compassion, and resilience. One of his recent highlights was covering the Great Florida Cattle Drive, which allowed him to work methodically and with purpose. West also mentions his interest in the junonia shell, a rare and desirable shell found in Southwest Florida. He shares his fascination with the museum's collection of unique shells, including the junonia, and the challenges of finding and collecting them. Overall, West's passion for journalism and his dedication to his craft make him a valuable asset to the news industry.
