It’s a nice photo and better backstory. But iconic? Probably not. Still, the video is worth watching…
Link: Anatomy of an iconic photograph — chicagotribune.com
James Janega interviews the Tribune’s Brian Cassella, who is the photographer behind the photo of a Chicago police officer punching a protester during the NATO summit.
Link: Tomas van Houtryve | journal
It turns out that the areas of our planet where the Communist Party has managed to survive and adapt to the 21st century are far more vast and varied than most of us imagine.
But you can’t argue that Jamie’s invaluable experience in the editorial and photojournalism communities. It’s with this thought in mind that we asked him to share his opinions on:
Why disturbing or upsetting events often make for truly great photojournalism.
How management changes at Newsweek have altered how Jamie hires new photographers.
The risks photographers must take in pitching story ideas to editorial publications.
This is Real Art have carved out a reputation for quality creativity across advertising, design and branding, but late last week they moved into new territory with the publication of their first book. Adam Hinton’s Shibuya is a collection of the photographs he took of Tokyo commuters, shot at the world’s busiest subway station over four days capturing intensely personal moments among the mass daily migration.
Link: IN BED WITH INVADER – YouTube
Shot in winter 2011, this movie invite you to spend one night in Paris with the street artist Invader.
Already an award-winning photographer of contemporary Afghanistan, Simon Norfolk returned this time to follow the footsteps of a relatively unknown Irish war photographer, John Burke, who had documented the Second Anglo-Afghan War (1878-1880). An immensely engaging book presents the works of both photographers, as well as compelling essays that offer context to this subtle and complex work.