By Jim ColtonFor those of us who are diminutive in stature — I am but five feet five inches tall — we have a common unspoken bond with others possessing ED (Elevation Deficiency) I was always FIRST in line in public school as they entered the auditorium
On the outskirts of southwest Sydney, Sri Lankan-born photographer Jagath Dheerasekara documents the struggling community of one of the largest public housing estates in Australia. Established in the 1970s, the…
Photojournalist Danny Lyon delivered a sharp critique of the media, explained the main goal of his career, and reminisced about his work on the civil rights movement, motorcycle gangs and Texas prisoners at a rare public appearance last week. Lyon was the
The photographer Jill Freedman — at 74, “still like a rebellious adolescent” — may not be a household name, but her photography, and her life story, could fill volumes.
Link: Michael Nichols wins 4th annual National Geographic Photographer’s Photographer Award – The Photo Society
Over the years this photographer realized that the natural world he was adventuring in was fragile and disappearing, so he turned his photography into a tool for conservation, and became successful beyond his wildest imagination. While we all hope that our pictures can endure, or perhaps even make a difference in this world, how many of us have had our photographs convince a head of state to create thirteen national parks?
Link: FAA says drone photojournalism illegal…for now | dvafoto
The use of drones in journalism (and everything else) will only increase. The Reuters Institute released a report in June 2013 on just this subject (pdf of report). In the report, they argue that newspapers, magazines, and broadcasters, will turn to drones because they vastly simplify and cheapen the process of collecting aerial photography.
I was very saddened to be reached by news of the death of David Alan Jay, who succumbed to his longtime disease at the age of 61 last October. David Jay (he was often called by both names together) was…
Ready to kickstart your 2014? Our newest guide The 2014 Photo Business Plan Workbook will help you build your business plan and stick to it this year. With this step-by-step guide, learn how to think about your photography from more of a business perspect
We emailed Art Buyers and Art Producers around the world asking them to submit names of established photographers who were keeping it fresh and up-and-comers who they are keeping their eye on. If you are an Art Buyer/Producer or an Art Director at an agen
Link: Average wage for US photographers: $36,330, plus other data from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics | dvafoto
The result is picture of the American workforce unlike any other, collating average wages and employment numbers across the country in fine detail. Here is the most recent data (May 2012) for photographers in the US