Journalism – Page 20 – Visual Journalism

January 9, 2013

Looking in the Right Direction

Over at the Poynter Institute, David Griner looks at the history of a 1992 photograph from a Ku Klux Klan rally in Gainesville, Georgia – and how it has come back to life over the last 20 years. The photojournalist who made the image, Todd Robertson, is an alum of the program I now teach in, though he’s not in...

Craft/Good Work/Journalism/Photojournalism

January 5, 2013

Moving Up to a Small Publication

I admitted the other day that, at some future point in time, I might head back to a small publication to tell stories again. Turns out, Jonas Bendiksen of Magnum had the same idea – and did it. Dig through that gallery at Wired.com – small town, great images. It can – and should – be done.

At Work/Good Work/Journalism/Photojournalism

December 28, 2012

Shrinking Our Footprint

I suspect he’ll get a lot of flack for this, but NPPA President Sean Elliot is asking the question a lot of our audience is asking: do we really need so much media coverage of tragedies? For the record, I’m with Elliot on this (and have talked with him about this issue). The last things the residents of Newtown, Conn.,...

Ethics & Legal/Journalism

December 26, 2012

Google Fellowships

Applications are now being taken for the 2013 Google Fellowships, they’re due by January 31, 2013. From their site: Who should apply? We’re looking for students who are passionate about journalism and the role that technology can play in the industry and the pursuit of their craft. Students from all majors and degree programs who possess the following qualities are...

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December 16, 2012

Facts Matter, So Do People

Charles Apple retells his story from 1995 about a shooting in Chapel Hill, N.C., from a time before instant-reporting took hold. Well worth a read. (And, yeah, it’s more about journalism than visual journalism, but he did draw a map.) Which brings us to the second part of the headline … I got a text message from a former student...

Advice & Learning/Journalism/Photojournalism

December 12, 2012

Why Photography is Great

I am tempted to do one of these, if I ever complete my grading … over at Photoshelter, Allen Murabayashi has a great post up about 57 Reasons to Love Photography in 2012. I don’t know how he stopped at 57 … (Thanks to NPPA President Sean Elliot for the link)

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November 29, 2012

Really?

Really Sports Illustrated? I mean, really?

Journalism/Photojournalism

November 28, 2012

Poynter-NPPA Video Storytelling Online Workshop

Go register for this and then clear your calendar for Saturday, Jan. 19 – the Poynter Institute and the National Press Photographers Association are doing an online, day-long seminar subtitled Creativity on a Deadline. If you’re an NPPA member, it’s $55. If you’re a student member, it’s just $35. Toying with the idea of hosting a gathering in my lab...

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November 15, 2012

Judge Tosses Anti-Paparazzi Charges Against Photographer

I really hope this is the only time I ever have to mention Justin Bieber on my site … a California judge has dismissed charges against photographer Paul Raef after he was charged under an anti-paparazzi law that raised the penalty for reckless driving when involved in the pursuit of a photo for commercial gain. California has a history of...

Business & Industry/Ethics & Legal/Journalism/Photojournalism

November 14, 2012

Do What You Do

That quote comes from Jeff Roberts, the Birmingham News photojournalist who made the iconic image of a woman holding her two grandchildren after an April 2011 tornado wiped out their Alabama home. I am saddened to report that Jeff has passed. We were privileged to have had him on campus as part of our McGill Symposium a year ago. I...

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