Visual Journalism – Page 43 – Notes from aside the camera

December 10, 2014

Is Livestreaming Journalism?

It may seem like a strange question, but New York Magazine has a piece up that asks if livestreaming is the future of journalism or activism. I don’t have an answer, but I have some thoughts on this. And my thought is … no. Livestreaming is not journalism. Perhaps it is news reporting, but I don’t think it is journalism....

At Work/Business & Industry/Ethics & Legal/Journalism/Photojournalism/Tech Talk/Thoughts & Theory

December 9, 2014

National Geographic’s Innovator

Nice piece on Kenji Yamaguchi, the man who makes wonderful things for National Geographic photojournalists.

Photojournalism/Tech Talk

December 7, 2014

Advice from David Turnley

David Turnley, long one of my favorites, visited John Dykstra’s classroom last month and passed along some advice on street photography. Deep down in that link there’s a segment about what we call poverty tourism – the current trend of going someplace just to see how the other half lives. Nobody likes people with big lenses who just walk by,...

Photojournalism/Thoughts & Theory

December 7, 2014

Stephen Crowley On Covering Politics

PDNOnline’s David Walker talked with The New York Times’ Stephen Crowley about his work covering Washington politics. When asked what fascinates him about the topic, he answered: It’s the sport of kings. You have teams, you have strong players and weak players and trades, and schemes. It’s always a story. And it’s a vocation you can do that actually benefits...

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December 6, 2014

American Photojournalist Killed in Yemen

The Associated Press is reporting photojournalist Luke Somers was killed during an American-led rescue attempt in Yemen.

Business & Industry/Photojournalism

December 3, 2014

WPOW Elections

Congrats to UGA VJ alumna Melissa Golden on her election as president of the Women Photojournalists of Washington. As a heads up, the WPOW traveling exhibit will be visiting Athens in January 2015. Pencil January 9 into your daybooks for an opening and panel discussions here in Athens.

Business & Industry/Good Work/Photojournalism/Thoughts & Theory

November 29, 2014

PDNedu Student Photo Contest

Photo District News’ student photo contest has a December 8, 2014, submission deadline – great way to get a lot of people to see your story.

Competitions/Photojournalism

November 29, 2014

A Kiowa with a Camera

Nice piece and gallery by The New Yorker’s Amy Connors on Horace Monroe Poolaw who spent 50 years documenting the Kiowa American Indian tribe of Oklahoma. Love the way his daughter quoted him: I do not want to be remembered for my pictures, but through my pictures I want my people to remember themselves.

Craft/Good Work/Journalism/Photojournalism

November 28, 2014

Smartphone or HD Video Camera?

CNN’s Harvey Logan puts to rest the idea that an iPhone can substitute for a true HD video camera. And he’s only looking at the image, not talking about audio controls. If it’s the camera with you, then use it. But if you’re a pro, have a pro-level camera with you …

Photojournalism/Tech Talk

November 28, 2014

Black Friday Deals

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