Photojournalism

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Join Monica Sigmon for part 5 of her Sony Alpha Female series in which she interviews incredible, talented, difference-making female photographers from all genres! In part 5, Monica interviews Nancy Borowick, a fellow Sony Artisan of Imagery and prolific photojournalist. Together, she and Monica delve into what it takes to make it as a photojournalist in today’s world. 0:00 - Introducing Nancy 5:03 - Nancy's work 14:22 - Is photography a passion or a means to an end? 19:36 - How Monica and Nancy met 21:10 - Nancy's project about losing her
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Cowboy lore has deep roots in American culture. Yet, black cowboys have lived pretty much under the radar until recently, when songs by pop culture icons Lil Nas X and Beyoncé went viral and catapulted the black western aesthetic into the limelight. Above photograph © Ron Tarver In today’s show, we’re getting the inside scoop from two photographers who’ve been fully immersed in these vibrant communities since long before they became a top fashion trend. Separated by a generation in age and with pictures spanning from film to digital, we follow
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From photojournalism to commissioned fine art projects: the evolution from documentary to subjective interpretation is explored as we sit down and talk with Brian Branch-Price. 0:00 Intro 0:45 What got Brian into photography 3:08 Changes in photojournalism 5:11 Separating yourself from photojournalism in the moment 10:18 Motivation / Working with people 15:10 What Brian like to photograph 20:35 How to know when the story is there 25:41 Brain's biggest achievements 30:27 Learning new cultures through photography 37:00 Gear 40:43 Reviewing
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In today’s podcast, we’ll be talking with Long Island-based pediatrician and self-taught photographer Dr. Greg Gulbransen, whose newly released book Say Less documents the three years Gulbransen spent embedded with Malik, the paralyzed leader of a Crips’ set in the Bronx. Above photograph © Dr. Greg Gulbransen Gulbransen details his journey from wildlife and fashion photography to documenting the lives of at-risk members of the Bikes Up Guns Down club to his most recent (and most daunting) project: photographing members of a violent street
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National Geographic photographer, photojournalist, filmmaker, and Nikon Ambassador Ami Vitale shares incredible insights and life lessons she's learned from her work capturing photos around the world. 0:00 - Introduction 1:22 - The Power of Photography 5:18 - First Assignment 13:17 - Photojournalism Beginnings 16:12 - The Natural World 33:57 - Breaking Stereotypes 42:11 - An Ending (and a Twist) 45:55 - What Happens Next? 50:37 - Q&A
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Professional photojournalist Pete Kiehart has covered subjects such as international conflict, sports, and protests. In this talk, he discusses the trajectory of his career and the stories behind his powerful images. 0:00 - Kiehart's Work 1:53 - Beginnings 3:29 - Finding Moments 7:02 - International Stories 13:27 - Sports 16:37 - Conflict 31:31 - Important Takeaways What do you think of Kiehart’s work? Share your thoughts in the Comments section, below.
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Washington Post staff photographer Marvin Joseph picked up a camera at age 14 and has been taking photos ever since. Whether he’s photographing celebrities or personal subjects, his aim is to create interesting images. Join him at B&H’s Bild Expo for a Q&A. 0:00 - Introduction 1:37 - Joseph's Career and Work 10:11 - Experimenting and Creating 17:22 - Model on Horseback 18:40 - What to Do if a Client Dislikes the Photos 24:42 - Post-Production 26:26 - Creative Direction 29:22 - Fear 31:30 - Reaching Out to Celebrities 33:22 -
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Dan Winters is widely recognized for his celebrity portraiture, scientific and aerospace photography, photojournalism, and illustrations. Join him for a review of his portfolio of celebrity portraiture, aerospace images, and more. 0:00 - Early Days 5:28 - Magazine Portraits 27:03 - Aerospace 32:50 - Photo Essays
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Press photographers have faced tough workplace challenges for quite some time. Yet, according to recent headlines, their job is about to get even tougher, due to current plans by many law enforcement agencies—particularly the NYPD—to encrypt radio calls, making live transmissions of breaking news inaccessible to common citizens and members of the press. Above photograph © Todd Maisel Besides being a devastating blow to meddling old biddies and law enforcement buffs, this change has huge implications for photojournalists and news outlets, who
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Kiana Hayeri was born in Iran, and this was where she launched her career as a photojournalist and visual storyteller. Yet after traveling to Afghanistan for a 2014 assignment, she decided to relocate, spending the next eight years covering the frontlines of conflict and everyday lives of the Afghan people. Above photograph © Kiana Hayeri In this second installment of our monthly series, Picturing World Cultures, we speak with Hayeri about her experiences living and working in a region mired in cultural upheaval, failing infrastructure, and
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Photojournalist and FUJIFILM Creator Bess Adler shares her advice on capturing a meaningful and honest photo story that will evoke emotion in your viewers. 0:00 - Introduction 0:21 - Tip 1 0:58 - Tip 2 1:29 - Tip 3 1:55 - Tip 4 2:25 - Tip 5 Did you find these tips useful? Let us know in the Comments section, below.
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Lee Miller may have been best known in life as a beautiful muse of the legendary Surrealist Man Ray yet, shortly after her passing, a lucky accident led her family to an attic treasure trove, which made her a photography legend in her own right. During this week’s podcast, we unpack the details of this extraordinary tale and hear many other anecdotes from Miller’s adventurous life in a chat with her son and biographer, Antony Penrose. From her swift ascent as a ’20s-era Vogue fashion model—and the ad campaign that sidelined her appeal—to her
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Have you ever struggled with editing your images to present in a portfolio or as a story pitch? If so, our conversation in this podcast might be of some help. We recently had the great fortune to speak with one of the finest picture editors in the business, former National Geographic photographer, photo editor, and director of photography, Sarah Leen, who we interviewed as part of our coverage of B&H’s 50th Anniversary Bild Expo 2023. Leen has worked all sides of the table, starting
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As Deanne Fitzmaurice describes it, a photojournalist's job is part sociology and part archeology, but most important, it's being on the cutting edge of what's happening, telling stories about people. It's this combination of varied disciplines, connecting with subjects, and learning something new every day that has held her fascination from her very beginnings at the San Francisco Chronicle through to the rich tapestry she's woven as a visual storyteller today. We recently sat down with Fitzmaurice to gain insights into the many facets of her
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Professional photojournalist Michael Brochstein teaches you how to get started in the field of photojournalism. He will cover topics such as how photojournalists are hired, what gear and software to use, how to obtain "media access," and so much more! 0:00 – Introduction 1:19 – Genres of Photojournalism 2:32 – What Gets Published 3:26 – Employment 8:55 – Different Angles 13:48 – Terminology 20:08 – Photographing Talking Heads 23:48 – Post-Production Software 25:19 – Workflow: General 30:40 – Workflow: Captioning 32:33 – Workflow: Culling 36: