IN the words of The Sun’s legendary photographer Arthur Edwards, it’s the best job in the world.

       Now you too can become a Fleet Street snapper as The Sun launches our new photography apprenticeship scheme.

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       Follow in the footsteps of Sun royal photographer Arthur Edwards Credit: Getty

       You’ll learn from the best, working alongside our -photographers, video-graphers and picture desks on news and sports -stories nationwide.

       Three lucky recipients will receive a two-year apprenticeship with Britain’s biggest newspaper brand.

       You’ll need a photo-graphic qualification – at A level, HND or above – and a -passion for news and -pictures.

       Royal Photographer Arthur said: “It doesn’t matter what your background is or where you went to school. It’s all about the pictures.”

       He added: “As an East End kid who left school at 15, I never dreamt I would see inside the Kremlin, the White House and the Vatican.

       “My life as a Press photographer has seen me visit over 100 countries and meet dignitaries from our Queen to Nelson Mandela.

       “It’s the best job in the world. That’s why I’d implore any youngster with a love of still or moving images to apply for a Sun apprenticeship.”

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       Sun photographer Olivia West said: “I gave up teaching for life as a Fleet Street photographer 15 years ago and have never regretted it for a moment.

       “Every day is different. You don’t know what’s coming. And you get to meet people, which I love.”

       Sport Picture Editor Aaron Huie added: “The newsroom is -rocking on big European -football nights with last- minute goals flying in meaning the back page has to be redrawn with minutes to go before the first print edition.

       "It’s about as fast-paced as it can get in this industry.”

       To apply for The Sun Photography Apprentice go to thesun.co.uk/photoapprentice.

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       Sun photographer Olivia West says she loves that every day is different Credit: Supplied 4

       Sport Picture Editor Aaron Huie says big European nights are fast paced Credit: Janet Davenport- The Sun 4

       Arthur Edwards says his job has taken him to visit more than 100 countries Credit: Getty

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