Author: Trent
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Do Blue-Chip Photographers Prop up Global Capitalism?
Do Blue-Chip Photographers Prop up Global Capitalism? In his recent manifesto, Jörg Colberg takes aim at three prominent photographers for their “visual propaganda.” via Aperture: https://aperture.org/editorial/do-blue-chip-photographers-prop-up-global-capitalism/ That said, what are the “identical” mechanisms Colberg suggests that link these artists to their socialist-realist predecessors? Leibovitz, Crewdson, and Gursky produce a kind of capitalist propaganda that, like…
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Calling all the shots: three decades on the frontline of photography | Media | The Guardian
Calling all the shots: three decades on the frontline of photography The Observer picture editor reflects on the evolution of photojournalism as he bows out after nearly 30 years via the Guardian: https://www.theguardian.com/media/2020/dec/20/calling-all-the-shots-three-decades-on-the-frontline-of-photography Jane Bown looking at a contact sheet by the lightbox, using her monocle eyeglass. Motorcycle couriers flirting with picture researchers. Reporters massaging…
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Appleton Post Crescent: In 25 years as a photojournalist, it’s the people I’ll never forget
In 25 years as a Post-Crescent photojournalist, it’s the people I’ll never forget Over the years, he’s covered plenty of high-profile events, including three Olympics and five Super Bowls. Link: https://www.postcrescent.com/in-depth/life/2020/12/17/appleton-post-crescent-25-years-photojournalist-its-people-ill-never-forget/3905424001/ Last fall, I marked my 25th anniversary with The Post-Crescent. It’s incredible how quickly time passes. I’ve spent close to half my life documenting…
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Mexican photojournalist killed after taking photos of bodies along a road | Mexico | The Guardian
Mexican photojournalist killed after taking photos of bodies along a road Jaime Castaño Zacarías is ninth journalist killed in Mexico this year after he was pursued by gunmen via the Guardian: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/dec/11/mexico-journalists-killed-jaime-castano-zacarias Jaime Castaño Zacarías is ninth journalist killed in Mexico this year after he was pursued by gunmen
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Statesman photojournalist speaks on documenting George Floyd protests
Statesman photojournalist speaks on documenting George Floyd protests Photojournalist Ricardo B. Brazziell speaks to moments that have stuck with him while covering the George Floyd protests. via Austin American-Statesman: https://www.statesman.com/videos/news/2020/12/11/statesman-photojournalist-speaks-documenting-george-floyd-protests/6514039002/ Photojournalist Ricardo B. Brazziell speaks to moments that have stuck with him while covering the George Floyd protests.
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Agency Photographer of the Year 2020 – shortlist | Art and design | The Guardian
Agency Photographer of the Year 2020 – shortlist The Guardian’s team of picture editors select some of the photographers whose work has stood out in 2020 via the Guardian: https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2020/dec/09/agency-photographer-of-the-year-2020-shortlist The Guardian’s team of picture editors select some of the photographers whose work has stood out in 2020. The winner will be announced next week
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How photography helps us make sense of this unforgettable year
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/magazine/2021/01/how-photography-helps-us-make-sense-of-this-unforgettable-year/ A deadly virus. Lives in lockdown. Passionate calls for justice. The images of 2020 reflected the humanity of a turbulent time.
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Best photos of 2020: An extraordinary year – Washington Post
2020 Photography shines brightest when we are moved by it or it reveals something to us that we may have never seen before. We believe this selection of extraordinary photographs from the past year radiates that light. via Washington Post: https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/2020/national/best-photos-2020/ As professional photography editors, we are accustomed to seeing a little bit of everything:…
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Photographer Matt Eich examines and celebrates his local roots in his book ‘The Seven Cities’ – The Virginian-Pilot – The Virginian-Pilot
Photographer Matt Eich examines and celebrates his local roots in his book ‘The Seven Cities’ "The Seven Cities" is the third in his series called "The Invisible Yoke." Here he looks at the people and places of Hampton Roads, and at the weight of memory. via pilotonline.com: https://www.pilotonline.com/entertainment/books/vp-db-book-seven-cities-matt-eich-120620-20201206-samwcxp6jnahblykszjdbbv544-story.html Eich’s latest photography book, “The Seven Cities,”…
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A look at the world through the lens of photojournalist Ravell Call – Deseret News
A look at the world through the lens of photojournalist Ravell Call Here’s just a small sampling of the amazing images he captured in his time as a staff photographer, photo editor and most recently, the Deseret News’ chief photographer. via Deseret News: https://www.deseret.com/utah/2020/11/29/21658204/a-look-at-the-world-through-the-lens-of-photojournalist-ravell-call After 41 1⁄2 years as a photojournalist, 36 of those years…
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In Memoriam : Peter Howe (1942-2020)
https://loeildelaphotographie.com/en/in-memoriam-peter-howe-1942-2020-dv/ He was one of the great directors of the photo department of the NY Times magazine, then of Life magazine. Astonishing character, caustic, funny, attractive, fascinated by photojournalism and married to a wonderful lady : Anthéa Disney.
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Remembering the work of Getty Images photographer Mark Wilson – The Washington Post
Perspective | ‘Tough and salty on the outside, soft and kind on the inside’: Remembering Getty Images’ Mark Wilson Working the politics beat in D.C. requires exquisite timing, patience and a thorough knowledge of who’s who in the political world. Photographer Mark Wilson had all of that and proved it over and over again. via…
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Guerrero at war: chronicling southern Mexico’s forgotten conflict – photo essay | World news | The Guardian
Guerrero at war: chronicling southern Mexico’s forgotten conflict – photo essay Alfredo Bosco came to Guerrero on assignment to document southern Mexican villages emptied out by conflict. Over repeated visits he documents the region’s story via the Guardian: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/nov/16/guerrero-at-war-chronicling-southern-mexico-forgotten-conflict-photo-essay Alfredo Bosco came to Guerrero on assignment to document southern Mexican villages emptied out by conflict.…
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#LeicaConversations – Joel Meyerowitz – YouTube
#LeicaConversations – Joel Meyerowitz Join legendary photographer, Joel Meyerowitz, as he sits down with host Hugh Brownstone to share how he thinks about a photographer’s oeuvre – and in the pro… via YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0F5C-Kch87c Join legendary photographer, Joel Meyerowitz, as he sits down with host Hugh Brownstone to share how he thinks about a photographer’s…
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#LeicaConversations – Learning to See with Stella Johnson – YouTube
#LeicaConversations – Learning to See with Stella Johnson Recorded – August 20, 2020 From AL SOL to ZOI and back to Boston, Stella Johnson has been seeing, investigating and reflecting culture, community and family … via YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nif6A_MiIxs From AL SOL to ZOI and back to Boston, Stella Johnson has been seeing, investigating and reflecting…
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Austin’s Rule-Breaking ’80s Punk Scene On Full Display In ‘Texas Is The Reason’ | Texas Standard
Austin’s Rule-Breaking ’80s Punk Scene On Full Display In ‘Texas Is The Reason’ Photojournalist Pat Blashill’s new book features previously unpublished photos of bands that challenged racism and conservatism. via Texas Standard: https://www.texasstandard.org/stories/austins-rule-breaking-80s-punk-scene-on-full-display-in-texas-is-the-reason/ Photojournalist Pat Blashill’s new book features previously unpublished photos of bands that challenged racism and conservatism.
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Award-winning photojournalist Jan Šibík on the death of his trade, mobile pics and the coronavirus crisis | Radio Prague International
Award-winning photojournalist Jan Šibík on the death of his trade, mobile pics and the coronavirus crisis Jan Šibík, one of the Czech Republic’s top photojournalists, talks about the demise of photojournalism, mobile phone pics and documenting the coronavirus crisis. via Radio Prague International: https://english.radio.cz/award-winning-photojournalist-jan-sibik-death-his-trade-mobile-pics-and-8697232 Jan Šibík is one of the Czech Republic’s top photojournalists. He…
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‘War was my life.’ Gary Knight on a career spent in conflict | British GQ
‘War was my life.’ Photographer Gary Knight on a career spent at the heart of conflict Gary Knight has documented conflicts in Iraq, Yugoslavia, Cambodia, Northern Ireland and farther afield. The photographer looks back on a career characterised in equal parts by violence and hope. via British GQ: https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/culture/article/gary-knight-imagine-reflections-on-peace Gary Knight has documented conflicts in…
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How a Denver Photojournalist Captured a Shooting as It Unfolded – The New York Times
How a Denver Photojournalist Captured a Shooting as It Unfolded Helen H. Richardson, a photographer at The Denver Post, was steps away when a rally and a counterprotest ended in a fatal shooting. Link: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/12/business/media/denver-photographer-shooting.html Helen H. Richardson, a photographer at The Denver Post, was steps away when a rally and a counterprotest ended in…
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B: Q & A with Ed Templeton
Q & A with Ed Templeton Ed Templeton is a photographer, artist, and skateboard executive based on Huntington Beach, CA. (This interview was compiled from two chats… Link: http://blakeandrews.blogspot.com/2020/10/q-with-ed-templeton.html SO, that leads to the answer. I think I am drawn to anything that is interesting to me, mostly people and how they present themselves and…