Behind the Scenes: Rewriting the Rules
A military command in Afghanistan issues, then revises, media rules.
via Lens Blog: http://lens.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/10/15/behind-21/
A military command in Afghanistan issues, then revises, media rules.
via Lens Blog: http://lens.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/10/15/behind-21/
Link: A Tale of Two Worlds « Perfesser Kev:
Many argue that a block on such pictures is meant to protect the families of the victims. That is a worthy sympathy too. But that place is a funny one to draw such a line. If that holds true, should we not avoid photos of any casualty? Any disaster? Any death? Valuable coverage of the world would greatly suffer. We need to see to believe, and to understand the impact of our or others’ actions.
Link: Ground Rules On “Killed In Action” Photos Revised Again – NPPA:
“14. Media will not be prohibited from viewing or filming casualties; however, casualty photographs showing recognizable face, nametag or other identifying feature or item will not be published. In respect to our family members, names, video, identifiable written/oral descriptions or identifiable photographs of wounded service members will not be released without the service member’s prior written consent. If the service member dies of his wounds, next-of-kin reporting rules then apply. Media should contact the PAO for release advice.”
Link: California Governor Schwarzenegger Inks Tough Anti-Paparazzi Amendment:
The amendment to the 11-year-old law which made it illegal for photographers to trespass, both physically and constructively, with the intention of photographing celebrities engaged in personal and familial activities in a “manner that is offensive to a reasonable person” – now allows plaintiffs to file suit against any media organization that sells, transmits or publishes an image knowing it was obtained through such illegal trespass.
Jordan sez, “The IOC, believing that it owns the photos in your shoebox, sent a takedown notice to Richard Giles, AWIA member and rather good photographer. I took notice, as we in Vancouver a…
via Boing Boing: http://www.boingboing.net/2009/10/07/olympic-commitee-cla.html
What’s even worse, it appears that the IOC is trying to argue with Giles that even using the *word* Olympics in his photostream is somehow some sort of violation.
Link: PDNPulse: Just One Photographer Still Covering Returning Military Dead:
The Examiner reports that the AP usually sends the same photographer to every transfer, but fails to mention his name. So we will: Steve Ruark. AP spokesperson Paul Colford tells us Ruark sometimes makes two trips in a single day to Dover to photograph these ceremonies. The AP covers the transfers on behalf of its member newspapers, correctly realizing that every returning soldier has a hometown paper somewhere.
Link: PDNPulse: Read The Bizarre Lawsuit Against Tom Brady:
Today we got our hands on a PDF of the suit
Link: NPPA Warns Photojournalists About Police Plans For Pittsburgh’s G20 Summit:
The National Press Photographers Association is warning photojournalists who will be covering the upcoming G20 Summit in Pittsburgh, PA, to be aware that local law enforcement has stated that the media will be “treated no differently than the public” when they issue an order to disperse.
In other words, photojournalists are just as eligible for arrest as anyone else on the streets, including protesters and other civilians.
Link: Russian Billionaire Installs Anti-Photo Shield on Giant Yacht | Gadget Lab | Wired.com:
Roman Ambramovich has installed an anti-paparazzi “shield”. Lasers sweep the surroundings and when they detect a CCD, they fire a bolt of light right at the camera to obliterate any photograph.
Link: Prison Access for Journalists « Prison Photography:
People ask how photojournalists and documentary makers get access to prisons, so I ask the photographers I meet. For every photographer, circumstances and events are unique.
PDNPulse: One Year Later, Iraqi Photojournalist Remains in Military Prison:
Iraqi photojournalist Ibrahim Jassam remains in a military prison in Iraq a year after his September 2, 2008 arrest. U.S. officials insist he remains a security threat, despite an order last year by an Iraqi court order that he be released.
The NFL and Social Media at Strictly Business:
Leave it to big business and old thinking to try and control Social Media. In a report released this week the NFL has revealed their plan for a Social Media Policy. One of the new rules of the policy would prohibit players or anyone representing them from posting to social media networks during a prohibited block of time spanning from 90 minutes prior to kick off to 90 minutes after game time. This new rule applies not only to players but also to coaches, team personnel, and officials. The media has also been put on notice.