Category: Access & Censorship
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War Paparazzi: Israel's War Against Hamas and Still Photographers – The Digital Journalist
As Israel’s war against Hamas in the Gaza Strip ended, Barack Obama was taking the oath of office and became the 44th president of the United States. The last Israeli tank rolled across one of the gates from the Gaza Strip back into Israel, but no one knew when or where. That was a moment…
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The White House Spray
At the White House today, news photographers streamed into the Oval Office for what’s known as a “pool spray,” a very brief photo opportunity. This one, in fact, lasted 30 seconds. About 12 seconds inside, President Obama glanced at our gaggle of photographers and said, “I hope one of these works.” Check it out here.…
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Mugabe's Wife Allegedly Attacks Photographer
Richard Jones told The Associated Press that Grace Mugabe, 43, ordered a bodyguard to hold him down and then attacked him herself on Thursday near the Shangri-La hotel on Hong Kong’s Kowloon peninsula. Check it out here.
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Few in U.S. See Jazeera’s Coverage of Gaza War
In a conflict where the Western news media have been largely prevented from reporting from Gaza because of restrictions imposed by the Israeli military, Al Jazeera has had a distinct advantage. It was already there. Check it out here.
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Another London photographer arrested for "terrorism" (i.e. "taking a picture of a public building") – Boing Boing
A photographer who spent his whole life photographing and painting around his home neighbourhood of Elephant and Castle in London was arrested under anti-terror laws and jailed, his DNA and fingerprints taken. He was released after five hours, once his Member of Parliament intervened. Under current policies, his DNA will remain on file forever —…
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Photojournalists Not Allowed to Enter Gaza
The Australian newspaper reports that news photographers are playing cat-and-mouse with the Israeli military as they try to cover the fighting in Gaza. Check it out here.
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Blurred Out: 51 Things You Aren't Allowed to See on Google Maps
Depending on which feature you use, Google Maps offers a satellite view or a street-level view of tons of locations around the world. You can look up landmarks like the Pyramids of Egypt or the Great Wall of China, as well as more personal places, like your ex’s house. But for all of the places…
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Schmuck Alert!
“Always Be Rollin’…” That’s what we teach ’em at The Lenslinger Institute. So whether you’re a rent-a-cop, a shackled crackhead or just some bystander with a bad caffeine buzz, keep your meathooks to yourself. Or you could end up HERE where your lopsided drop-kicks and warbling cries of “Wolverine!” will echo long after your bitter…
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Chicago Photographer Arrested Again – CPD on the Warpath «
We checked back in with Mike Anzaldi, the freelance photojournalist who was arrested by the Chicago Police Department October 22 at a crime scene. Thinking we’d hear about the status of his arrest, we were shocked to learn he’d been arrested again – and the second offense is even more outlandish than the first! Check it out…
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DA will not charge Oakland Tribune photojournalist – Inside Bay Area
The Alameda County District Attorney’s Office will not file criminal charges against an Oakland Tribune photojournalist who was detained last Friday while covering a student protest against immigration raids. Assistant district attorney Tom Rogers would not elaborate on the decision, which was made Tuesday afternoon. Rogers had reviewed allegations made by a school district police…
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SFGate: Daily Dish : Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsens' Strict Rules for Fans
“There is no photography allowed. You must put away your camera or cellphone before approaching the signing table.”
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30 seconds plus 30 seconds equals one stupid idea « shooting from the hip
One of the things that amuses me the most is the stipulations that the recording artists put on us shooters. The Taylor Swift show was no exception. In fact, it probably had the most convoluted and ridiculous shooting restriction yet. Check it out here.
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Press kept under a watchful eye
Constantly under the watchful eyes of security, the media wasn’t permitted to wander around inside Coachman Park to talk to Sarah Palin supporters. Check it out here.
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Press Freedom: "Collateral Damage" // Current
the NUJ has released a short film called Press Freedom: “Collateral Damage” which tackles the issue of police surveillance of bona fide journalists who document political dissent. The film is a damming account of the Orwellian techniques and methods of the Metropolitan Police Forward Intelligence Team (FIT Squad) over the last few years. This film…
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Galveston Officials Restrict Media Access After Ike
“Daily News reporters who tried to speak to city employees at rescue sites were denied information and told no one was authorized to talk to them except for the mayor and city manager,” the paper reported. “It’s the worst thing the city could do. Those who will suffer most are evacuees,” Publisher Dolph Tillotson said…
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The Killers: Change we can believe in | Music | The Observer
Throughout the show a member of the Killers’ entourage takes pictures from the side of the stage. These days he is the only photographer allowed to shoot the band live. After gigs, the media are invited to pick shots that the band have selected to put up on a special website. Later I ask (Killers’…
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PDNPulse: AP Photographer Matt Rourke Among Those Arrested at RNC
Photographer Matt Rourke of the Associated Press was arrested and detained at the Republican National Convention yesterday Check it out here.
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ABC News: ABC Reporter Arrested in Denver Taking Pictures of Senators, Big Donors
Police in Denver arrested an ABC News producer today as he and a camera crew were attempting to take pictures on a public sidewalk of Democratic senators and VIP donors leaving a private meeting at the Brown Palace Hotel. Check it out here.
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Founders of F Yeah Fest and Videothing.com Allegedly Beaten by Security Guards After Radiohead Show – Play – LA Weekly
Reich and Carlson began to leave the premises, says Reich, certain he had captured the use of extreme force on tape. Hoelting, who had stayed behind, then overheard a guard say, “That shit’s going to be on YouTube. We gotta get that tape.” Check it out here.
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Tribune photographer handcuffed at crash scene sues Oakland police
An Oakland Tribune photographer filed a federal civil rights lawsuit today against the city of Oakland, saying police illegally barred him from taking pictures at a freeway crash scene and handcuffed him when he persisted. Ray Chavez, 44, said officers had interfered with his right as a member of the press to cover news, specifically…