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Ami Vitale’s journey as a photojournalist has taken her to 85 countries. She has witnessed civil unrest, poverty, destruction of life, and unspeakable violence. But she has also experienced surreal beauty and the enduring power of the human spirit, and she is committed to highlighting the surprising and subtle similarities between cultures. Her photographs have been exhibited around the world in museums and galleries and published in international magazines including National Geographic, Adventure, Geo, Newsweek, Time, and Smithsonian.
Link:
http://ibarionex.net/thecandidframe/2015/4/6/the-candid-frame-272-ami-vitale
It’s not just about making beautiful photos. There is a beautiful, universal truth everywhere and, if you peek under the veil, you’ll find a wondrous commonality between us. I hope that you will use your camera not just as an extension of your eye but also as an extension of your heart.
Link:
http://www.zphotojournal.com/photo-journal/2014/8/1/ami-vitale-ripple-effects
I cannot escape the feeling that children here are shaped as much by their parents as by the land itself and they in turn help shape the land.
Link:
http://proof.nationalgeographic.com/2014/05/10/ami-vitale-growing-up-in-big-sky-country/
As we walked the streets, I noticed a certain type of photographer that stood in contrast to the sophisticated, mature practioners like Tim or our other luncheon mates, John Stanmeyer, Ami Vitale, David Strick, Jack Picone and others. It seemed to me this group was like a pack of roving jackals. There was a certain aggressive energy, wildness and a willingness to do whatever it takes to get the job done. This subset of photographers spoke about wanting to change the world, but their words sounded somewhat disingenuous. They wanted the thrill of danger, the clarity that comes when Life faces Death; the hunt, the kill. Their giant cameras slung around their necks while strolling around the peaceful streets of this French city were like bazookas, and shooting was an act of aggression for them.
Link:
http://www.nppa.org/news_and_events/news/2011/06/meditation.html
You'll really enjoy the colorful stories Ami shares behind each of these tips, like how Ami's images from Angola captured the world's attention because of the unique stories she chose to photograph -- despite her editors originally insisting that work from Angola would never get published.
Link:
http://blog.photoshelter.com/2011/04/ami-vitale-on-trusting-your-instincts.html
Ami Vitale's latest project comes in the form of a documentary video, and with your help (in the form of votes) it can make a difference in the lives of the women in the story.
Link:
http://blog.photoshelter.com/2010/09/ami-vitale-documentary-every-pregnancy-is-a-gamble.html
The changes in our business over the past few years are truly hard to comprehend. I am sympathetic to the difficulties for so many in our business as newspapers and magazines close, jobs are lost, and people struggle to see where the business of journalism is headed. While I read all the epithets, I still believe it is an incredibly exciting time to be a journalist. Never have we had so many tools and so much access to stories and people. Never have we all been so connected and yet, now more than ever, the future looks bleak to many professionals. How can this be and what do we do as professionals to find a new path?
Link:
http://www.amivitale.com/2010/03/tools-for-the-freelancer/
Using the D300s was one of the first experiences I had shooting video, but what struck me is how easy it was to learn. Within one day, I was able to pick up the basics of shooting. It was liberating and exciting to explore the possibilities of story telling with more than just still images and audio. Now I feel as if there is a whole world of opportunities to explore.
Consider The Source – PDN:
Working on “Design For A Living World” provided
Vitale a number of opportunities. She was able to step outside her normal photojournalistic practice, travel to remote areas of the world that most people have never seen, and find a new outlet for her work. “It’s so interesting how it’s this domino effect, because once you start with one project that’s outside the lines of what your traditional role was, they sort of build on each other,” says Vitale.
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