Visual Journalism – Page 242 – Notes from aside the camera

December 23, 2009

Business Lessons

Just had one of those really good instant message conversations with one of my students, Daniel Shirey. He got a phone call from ESPN asking about using his image of Knowshon Moreno from last year. Here’s his part of the conversation … Hey. I have some good news. I sold a photo to ESPN yesterday. I looked up some contracts...

Business & Industry

December 23, 2009

On Journalism

The Newshour with Jim Lehrer went through a pretty big change recently. But the one thing they claim they won’t change is the integrity of the program. At the close of the “old” show, Lehrer said he was asked if there were any guidelines for the staff. His response: Do nothing I cannot defend. Cover, write and present every story...

Advice & Learning

December 22, 2009

Call for Entries – Best of Photojournalism

That time of year again … Call for Entries NPPA’s 2010 Best of Photojournalism January 4 – 29. 2010 The rules and categories for the National Press Photographers Association’s upcoming 2010 Best Of Photojournalism contest have now been posted online, and the Call For Entries has gone out to the world of visual journalism inviting all still and television photographers, photography...

Competitions

December 19, 2009

Internship Opp.: Library of Congress

This is well outside the realm of what most of our readers do, but the Library of Congress is looking for a photographic conservation intern. They’re looking more for a conservationist with an interest and skill set that abuts photography, but maybe that person is reading … and if not, maybe someone wants to get the training because this could...

Advice & Learning/At Work/Business & Industry

December 19, 2009

Nachtwey Internship Follow Up

Jamie Rose over at Jamie’s List, the site that had the most vocal outcried over the unpaid internship being offered by James Nachtwey’s studio, has the first of what should be a few follow up entries. In this one, several industry folks talk about internships. John Harrington’s comments are particularly interesting, offering some suggestions on ways the studio could find...

Advice & Learning/At Work/Business & Industry

December 18, 2009

On Craft, Again

There are times I wish I could fit more discussions about the craft of both photojournalism and its underlying photography into my courses. Alas, with only three semesters to prepare my students for a lifetime of visual storytelling, it gets left on the side. At least one of my professors will be aghast when I admit I don’t teach printing...

Craft/Good Work

December 18, 2009

NPPA App on iTunes

Yep, if you’re on an iPhone or iPod Touch head to the app store and get the NPPA app. All the news headlines as well as some member services stuff.

Tech Talk

December 16, 2009

This May Be Why I Don’t Do Freelance Design Work

Every designer I know has been through this sort of thing, but have you ever wondered what would happen if stop signs were designed by a committee?

Good Work

December 16, 2009

Avoiding Scams

This should really be a longer, more thoughtful post, but I want to get it out there now … have gotten two phone calls from (former) students in the last three days asking about Great Online Deals. Deals that seemed Too Good to be True. Camera bodies or kits for hundreds less then everywhere else. Remember when your parents told...

Advice & Learning/Tech Talk

December 16, 2009

Alexia Foundation 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...

Advice & Learning/Competitions