Documenting Hunters Point: Alex Welsh
The Visual Student by Kevinmartin
Alex Welsh is a 2009 graduate of San Francisco State University with a B.A. in photojournalism and minors in history and Middle Eastern studies. Welsh recently won gold in the Documentary category of the 64th College Photographer of the Year competition for his work in Hunters Point. Welsh.. (Read More)
Nikon rules the ivory tower.
Region 1 Visual Journal(ism) by Admin
The data crunchers at CPOY plotted the shutter, aperture, focal length and camera choice for the 636 sports action entries for the 2009 contest. I want all contests to create pie charts for the public. World Press Photos, NPPA contest or maybe even monthly clips!
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Navigating the Downturn
NPPA Region 8 by Regional journalists
During a recent "Navigating the Downturn" dialogue at the University of Texas at Austin's College of Communication, four panelists discussed how to approach photography from a business perspective. About 25 students, professors and professionals attended. The panel, organized by the National Press Photographers Association, was part of a nationwide effort.. (Read More)
Time to call your Senators
Presidential Perspective by Bob Carey
For nearly five years, the NPPA and through our membership in the Federal Shield Law Coalition has been working with Congress to craft a federal shield law. This week, it appears to be closer than ever to be enacted into law.
The House of Representatives passed a version of the shield.. (Read More)
Anatomy of an Extreme Kellie Edit: Swimming with Sharks
Edit Foundry by Shawnmontano
The story for this post is We're Going into Their World on The Edit Foundry Youtube Page
I continue to edit the series 'Extreme Kellie' for News on the Deuce. .. (Read More)
January 2009 Clip Contest Winners
Region 11 by NPPA11.org
The January 2009 winners of the regional digital clip contest. Links to the winners appear below.
Spot News 1st “No way home” Peter Haley / The News Tribune/Tacoma 2nd “Leftovers from the Flood” Dan Bates / The Herald (Everett) 3rd “flood embrace” Janet Jensen / The Tacoma News Tribune
General.. (Read More)
NPPA Multimedia Immersion 2009
Multimedia Immersion by Multimedia Immersion
NPPA Multimedia Immersion
The 2009 NPPA Multimedia Immersion Seminar in Las Vegas will be an intense, five-day, hands-on training experience for visual journalists looking to expand and grow their multimedia skillsets. Our focus is on mixing photos, video and audio.. (Read More)
NPPA Photojournalism Award for Reporting and Judge's Choice
TV BOP by Merry
Four years ago we added the NPPA Photojournalism Award for Reporting. Each year the entries keep getting better and better. The judges came up with 6 great finalists.
Kyle Clark KUSA Denver
Joe Fryer KARE Minneapolis
Eric Hanson KCCI Des Moines
Boyd Huppert KARE Minneapolis
Jason Moore KTUU Anchorage
Brad Woodard KHOU Houston
They narrowed it.. (Read More)
