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The Future of Photojournalism by Jim Colton - The Eye of Photography

Mon, 31 Aug 2015 00:00:00 +0000

The Future of Photojournalism by Jim Colton

Photojournalism is at a crisis point. A once trusted and venerable calling, journalists are now held at their lowest esteem in history. Why? I can answer that in one word…TRUST!

World Press Photo 2015 : Controversy An Open Letter of Jim Colton - The Eye of Photography

Thu, 05 Mar 2015 00:00:00 +0000

World Press Photo 2015 : Controversy An Open Letter of Jim Colton

It was stated that over 20% of the finalists were “disqualified” for manipulation of some sort. Again, Kudos for making a stand. But without showing examples or defining exactly what was done that was considered egregious, you have actually done a disservice to the photographic community.

Goodbye Newsweek! — Jim Colton

Wed, 12 Dec 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Link: Goodbye Newsweek! — Jim Colton

A piece of me will also die with that last issue. Of all the places I have worked in my career, never was there an organization filled with more talent than at Newsweek. I had the great honor of working for some of the finest editors, writers and journalists…anywhere…hands down!

In Focus – Q&A with Photo Editor Jim Colton

Sat, 08 Sep 2012 00:00:00 +0000

In Focus - Q&A with Photo Editor Jim Colton - The Photo Brigade

In his new column “In Focus”, Alex Federowicz interviews successful photo editors and industry leaders. In this Q&A, Alex speaks with legendary photo editor Jim Colton and discusses his career and what makes a great image.

via The Photo Brigade: http://thephotobrigade.com/2012/09/in-focus-qa-with-photo-editor-jim-colton/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+ThePhotoBrigade+%28The+Photo+Brigade%29

As far as images having the same impact in the past, I firmly believe they still do. When the right pictures meet the right audience, great things can happen. As a caveat though, with all the new media being used (more on that later) we see some frivolity as well. Eg: The school bus attendant that was being harassed by teenagers seen by over 8 million people on You Tube resulting in people donating close to a quarter of a million dollars for her “vacation.” WTF?

A Cover Story

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Link: The Photo Society

TIME of course paid more. They always had more budget than Newsweek. As my friend Jimmy Colton, then an editor at NW and now at SI, was fond of saying, “TIME is a hospital. Newsweek’s a MASH unit.” Below is the first cover I shot for TIME, and if I recall, they paid about 3 grand. Other shooters, the real premier cover guys, got more dough, for sure. I was definitely not in that group. If I got a cover, it was either an accident or a last ditch phone call by a desperate editor.

Canon Professional Network - Previous Editor: Sports

Wed, 08 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0000

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In July 2010 CPN readers from around the world submitted their sports images to Editor’s Choice for review by Sports Illustrated’s Photography Editor James K. Colton.

Denver Post, The Herald & Sports Illustrated Win BOP's Best Use Of Photography

Tue, 06 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0000

Tim Rasmussen and The Denver Post have won the Best Use Of Photography category for newspapers with 75,000 circulation or over in NPPA’s 2010 Best Of Photojournalism competition the judges announced today, and Justin Rumbach and The Herald in Jasper, IN, have won the Best Use title for newspapers with circulation less than 75,000.

And the Best Use Of Photography category for Magazines was won by Jim Colton and Sports Illustrated.