Visual Journalism – Page 289 – Notes from aside the camera

September 16, 2007

The Legacy of Joe O'Donnell

Photojournalist Joe O’Donnell died in August and, since then, there have been many questions about whether he actually shot many of the images he took credit for during his life. There’s no question about his images from post-atomic bombing Japan, but he also claimed images that predate his becoming a photographer and several iconic images, including one of John F....

Ethics & Legal

September 14, 2007

John Harrington Speaking in Atlanta

John Harrington is, by far, the leading speaker on how to survive and thrive as a freelancer right now. I’ve seen his presentation in a few places and come away with a tremendous amount of new info every time. He’ll be in Atlanta on Monday, Sept. 17 and you MOST DEFINITELY SHOULD GO. There’s not many things that will affect...

Advice & Learning/Business & Industry

September 14, 2007

I Love This Guy

I have often said I can teach my students almost anything about photography – except where to point the camera and when to push the button. That, at its highest level, just comes from within. I can guide them to that but not teach it. So Aaron Johnson’s (no relation) comic strip today has me laughing out loud.

Tech Talk

September 14, 2007

One Flash, Lots of Effects

Back in February, PhotoshopTV had Joe McNally on talking about using a single strobe for some of his work. Go to the 12:30 mark for his bit, runs about seven minutes.

Advice & Learning/Tech Talk

September 13, 2007

FREE PIZZA – And a New Media Talk Here On Campus – Jim Alred, Tuesday, Sept. 18

Did I get your attention with the headline? Should I make it bigger? FREE PIZZA!!!!!!!! Jim Alred, New Media Director for the Rome (Ga.) News-Tribune will be doing a public talk in Grady College’s Drewry Room on Tuesday, Sept. 18 at 12:30. You need to RSVP to Sophie Barnes by Monday, she’s in room 233. Alred will speak in some...

Advice & Learning/Business & Industry/Multimedia/Tech Talk

September 12, 2007

How They Covered Katrina

For the second anniversary of Hurrican Katrina, the New Orleans Times-Picayune has put out a 25 minute long video talking about the photo department handled the disaster. Well worth your time.

At Work/Business & Industry/Good Work/Tech Talk

September 12, 2007

The Error of Our Ways?

I took a cognitive psychology class years ago (with a brilliant professor who’s moved on from Syracuse) who had us analyze science stories in mass media publications and then compare them to the original research. So when this Editor & Publisher story about research comparing “user” sites and traditional media came along, I was, well .. shocked. “Mass media” means...

Business & Industry/Thoughts & Theory

September 11, 2007

The Forgotten Lens

Well, hopefully none of the 3710 students have forgotten this lens as each of you was issued one last month … Regardless, an interesting treatise on the wonder of the basic 50 mm lens over on Gary Voth’s site. I’ve decided my 24 mm is my standard lens, but have been thinking a second body with a 50/1.4 would be...

Advice & Learning/Craft/Tech Talk

September 10, 2007

CPOY Contest

Contest season is starting up … first up is the College Photographer of the Year, hosted by the University of Missouri. Deadline is October 5 and there’s no entry fee.And check out past winners … some nice stuff in there. Go get famous.

Competitions

September 10, 2007

iDMAa Conference in Philly

Dr. Scott Schamp writes about it better than I can … so go read his 10 reasons why you should go. I may.

Business & Industry/Graphic Design/Multimedia/Photojournalism/Tech Talk/Thoughts & Theory