Mark E. Johnson – Page 33 – Visual Journalism

January 27, 2015

Eyes of History Close on February 1

The White House News Photographers Association’s Eyes of History Student Contest is only taking entries through February 1. Many of you have images that could do very, very well here.

Competitions/Photojournalism

January 23, 2015

Sports Illustrated Lays Off Remaining Photographers

The National Press Photographers Association is reporting Sports Illustrated has laid off it’s six remaining staff photographers. This is, to me, not much of a surprise – most magazines have moved away from staff photographers to contract ones. It’s unclear whether the six will continue shooting under contract.

Business & Industry/Photojournalism

January 19, 2015

The American West, a British View

Small gallery of work by British photographer Tim Richmond over at CNN – take a look at the fifth photo in the gallery. What do you think of that? Turns out some of the images from his Winn Dixie series were done locally.

Good Work/Photojournalism

January 13, 2015

Southern Short Course in News Photography – Feb. 20-21

Get this on your calendar – the Southern Short Course in News Photography will run February 20-21 in Charlotte. More details on the speakers to come.

Advice & Learning/Business & Industry/Competitions/Photojournalism

January 12, 2015

Why Captions Matter

The New York Times’James Estrin is trying to crowdsource information from a 1950s Gordon Parks photo. This is why captions and a solid workflow matter … with it, there’d be no mystery, only meaning. Granted, the expectations were different 60 years ago, but it sure would be nice to know what’s happening here.

Advice & Learning/Business & Industry/Photojournalism

January 12, 2015

Witness Opens Today

Billy Howard’s show, Witness, opens today at the Circle Gallery at the University of Georgia’s College of Environment and Design. There’s a reception from 4:30-6:00 p.m. and I’d highly recommend going. The CED is at 285 South Jackson Street here in Athens, next door to the North Campus Parking Deck.

Good Work/Photojournalism

January 10, 2015

A Great Day for UGA, Grady, the NPPA and Photojournalism

Friday was a big day here in Athens. Discussions on women in photojournalism, the unveiling of stunning research on how viewers read and perceive professional news photographs and a wonderful welcoming reception for the National Press Photographers Association which is relocating to the University of Georgia’s Henry W. Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication. Take a look at the...

Business & Industry/Craft/Photojournalism

January 8, 2015

Witness: the Photography of Billy Howard

Opening Monday at the University of Georgia’s Circle Gallery in the College of Environment and Design, an exhibition by one of my favorites, Billy Howard. Reception from 4:30-6 on January 12.

Advice & Learning/Good Work/Photojournalism

January 5, 2015

Photojournalism Scholarships

The National Press Photographers Foundation is now taking application for eight $2,000 scholarships for both undergraduate and graduate studies. Deadline is March 2.

Advice & Learning/Competitions/Photojournalism