Author: Trent
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The Canon C300: My thoughts from the Euro launch
Link: Spiritually the C300 is an EOS, you only have to look at next to the 5DmkII to see that it shares the same basic design but in a bigger shell. It looks and feels like a old medium format SLR camera. I personally love the design and the camera was very comfortable to hold…
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New York Police Are Ordered to Let Journalists Work
Let Journalists Work, City Police Are Ordered (Published 2011) Commissioner Raymond W. Kelly has issued an internal message warning that New York City officers who interfere unreasonably with journalists’ access will be subject to disciplinary action. Link: https://www.nytimes.com/2011/11/24/nyregion/new-york-police-are-ordered-to-let-journalists-work.html Police Commissioner Raymond W. Kelly has issued an internal message ordering officers in New York City not…
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PhotoPhnomPenh 2011 Jens Olof Lasthein
Link: The panoramic shot, a unique way of emphasizing a way of looking that is much more ample than our ordinary view, is rarely used in reportage, since the snapshot, in this format, would seem to be a random challenge
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Stanley Kubrick’s photographs of New York
Link: The Museum of the City of New York and VandM have recently chosen 25 of Kubrick’s photographs out of 10,000 negatives to sell with the majority of the proceeds going to the Museum of the City of New York.
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Skateboarding culture photographed by Ryan Young
Link: This series of photos emphasizes the differences in mood held by each of the film’s personalities, uncomfortable travel situations and the relationships between skaters and terrains—a step in the opposite direction away from mainstream portrayals of what skateboarding is
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Reuters Photographs of the Violence in Ivory Coast
From Bloody Conflict, a Trial Begins The Reuters photographer Finbarr O’Reilly on covering the conflict in Ivory Coast. via Lens Blog: https://archive.nytimes.com/lens.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/11/30/from-a-bloody-conflict-to-the-hague/ Covering the bloody conflict was hard. Mr. Gbagbo’s thugs and militant Young Patriots were violently opposed to any Western influence, which also meant foreign journalists. Reuters relied heavily on the Ivorian photographers Luc…
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Entries now being accepted for World Press Photo 2012
Link: Single pictures shot in 2011 are eligible, as are picture stories that were finished or first published in this year. The deadline to register is January 6, 2012, while all submissions must be made by January 12, 2012. Winners will be announced on February 10, 2012.
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Burn My Eye
Link: An international collective aiming to show the extraordinary within the ordinary using candid photography.
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Capturing history as it was made: Los Angeles Times celebrates 130th anniversary
Photography via Los Angeles Times: http://framework.latimes.com/2011/12/04/capturing-history-as-it-was-made-los-angeles-times-celebrates-130th-anniversary/#/1 In this gallery, you’ll be treated to an unforgettable walk through the history of Southern California; the opening of the California Aqueduct, the rise of Hollywood, natural disasters and the political careers of presidents. The Los Angeles Times is one of the largest and most-decorated photo staffs in the…
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2011: The Year in Photos, Part 1 of 3
2011: The Year in Photos, Part 1 of 3 via The Atlantic: http://www.theatlantic.com/infocus/2011/12/2011-the-year-in-photos-part-1-of-3/100203/ 2011 was a year of global tumult, marked by widespread social and political uprisings, economic crises, and a great deal more. We saw the fall of multiple dictators, welcomed a new country (South Sudan), witnessed our planet’s population grow to 7 billion,…
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Nikon D4 specs: 16.2MP, 11 fps, 102,400 native ISO, XQD memory card
Nikon D4 specs: 16.2MP, 11 fps, 12,800 native ISO, XQD memory card – Nikon Rumors I was able to collect some specs from several sources for the upcoming Nikon D4 camera. The [NR] rating on those specs is 90% which means this is the real deal with maybe some small details being wrong possibly due…
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Best of 2011 | Sports
Link: I also learned to work light – in two ways. First, while I’ve always been a chaser of color and nice light, my goal for the short year was to exploit every opportunity I had to work the aforementioned. Last year, I found myself converting everything in post, not so much this year. And…
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Russell Monk’s Open-Air Studio
Neighborly Portraits in Mexico Captivated by the light in Mexico, Russell Monk set up an open-air studio in his backyard. The result is a series of whimsical black-and-white portraits. via Lens Blog: http://lens.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/12/14/neighborly-portraits-in-mexico/?pagewanted=all He had been living like the typical artsy expat in the center of San Miguel de Allende when he decided to uproot…
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iPhone Hipstamatic- still bad for photojournalism?
Link: I just want some clarity on where the iPhone Hipstamatic debate stands, 10 months after the Winter controversy. So, I was wondering… – Are iPhone Hipstamatic images fully accepted now? – Do others find them as compelling as I do? – Is content still king? – Is it cheating or easier to make a…
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Filmmakers seeking funds for Don McCullin documentary
Link: A new documentary on the life and work of Don McCullin is to be released in 2012, but the producers, which include one of McCullin’s closest assistants, need your help to finish post-production
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The Police, the Press and Protests: Did Everyone Get the Memo?
Link: As you can see about three minutes into this video, one of New York’s finest either did not get the memo or failed to internalize its contents. While Robert Stolarik, on assignment for The New York Times, works to take photographs of other officers attempting to clear protesters from the World Financial Center’s Winter…
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Capozziello Interviewed by BJP and Daylight Magazine
Link: Christopher Capozziello: When I first began making pictures of Nick, he didn’t like it. In fact, very early on, after I had just graduated from college and was living at home, I made a picture of him waking up. He immediately punched me in the face and said he didn’t want me making pictures…
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TIME’s Best Photojournalism of 2011
LightBox | Time Read the latest stories about LightBox on Time via Time: https://time.com/section/lightbox/ TIME‘s words offer the important facts, clear-eyed insights and sharp analysis needed to understand the story. Our photojournalism offers the chance to not only see, but also feel the story
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Designing a Better Portfolio Website: Part 3
Link: Combining strong photojournalism with strong graphic design is a win-win. In the crowded and competitive photojournalism marketplace, it behooves you to make every part of your online presence look thoughtful and professional.
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Post-processing in the digital age: Photojournalists and 10b Photography
Link: 10b Photography has established itself as one of the world’s leading digital darkrooms, handling post-production for scores of award-winning photojournalists who trust that the company knows where to draw the line between processing and manipulation. Olivier Laurent meets the founders.