December 7, 2009 The U.K.’s Best Handheld News Device This is brilliant – I think everybody should get one. (Thanks to Michael Posey for the link.) Categories Business & Industry/Tech Talk
December 6, 2009 Think Your Lens is the Sharpest Ever? Or is it Junk? This has to be the clearest explanation I’ve ever read about why some lenses are awesome and some are just miserable. I’ve seen this myself – I had a 35-70 mm f/2.8 lens that was soft on every camera I owned at the time. I hated it, told numerous people to avoid it like the plague. But everyone else who... Categories Tech Talk
December 4, 2009 Career Advice Have been posting a lot of stuff for students of late, sort of feel I need to give those in the field something to gnaw on. This popped up in my Twitter feed and, under most circumstances, I’d say it’s a good thing to ponder. But given the job market, maybe it’s something to tuck away for later … Categories Advice & Learning/At Work/Business & Industry
December 4, 2009 Study Photojournalism in Berlin We had one student do this last year, and a few several years ago, and all reported it to be a great experience. The University of Florida’s summer program in Berlin studying photojournalism still has a few slots left, get your application in to them ASAP. Categories Advice & Learning
December 3, 2009 Be THE Problem Solver One of the things I hope all my students take away from our time together is an ability to solve problems, to figure things out. It’s a much more valuable skill than calculating flash exposures, really. In the end, most of journalism comes down to solving problems – looking at information, processing that information and presenting it to an audience... Categories Advice & Learning
December 2, 2009 Study Typography in Rome I will fully admit to being in love with typography. There is no explaining it – a beautifully formed ligature or perfect kerning makes me happy. I’ve taken a few classes, but never worked in the field. But, oh, how I wish I could go to Rome and study typography … time to talk to my boss about some, uh,... Categories Advice & Learning/Good Work
December 2, 2009 White House Internship Opportunity FYI … As the holiday season quickly approaches, we would like to encourage your students to apply for a summer internship with the White House. The application for the summer 2010 program will be posted December 14, 2009. A complete submission will include an application (with several short answer questions, two essay questions of 300-500 words each, and a one-page resume)... Categories Advice & Learning/At Work/Business & Industry
December 2, 2009 Alexia Foundation for World Peace and Cultural Understanding Competition Disclosure – I have worked with the Alexia Foundation in the past and I have a great deal of admiration for this program, there is absolutely no reason why you shouldn’t enter. See me and I’ll help. Study photojournalism in London Alexia Scholarship pays all tuition for fall semester at Syracuse University London Program in England Cash grants, equipment and... Categories Advice & Learning/Competitions
December 2, 2009 Study Video Journalism in France Next Summer Ken Kobré is putting together a study abroad program for next July in Perpignan, France, to study French language and culture and multimedia storytelling. Kobré is on the faculty at San Francisco State University and is the author of the ubiquitous photojournalism text book, Photojournalism: The Professional’s Approach. Categories Advice & Learning
December 1, 2009 Dave LaBelle – The Wrap-up Well, I talked about it so much I should tell you how it went. But I’m kind of exhausted – dealing with Dave for several hours straight is an overwhelming experience, and all in a good way. He’s just as passionate about journalism as he’s always been. When he finished, almost no one left the room. (And the place was... Categories Advice & Learning