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Tag Archives: Photojournalism
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RISC Training for Journalists
RISC trains and equips freelance journalists in all media to treat life-threatening injuries on the battlefield. Freelancers comprise the vast majority of those who cover wars, and consequently make up the vast majority of deaths and injuries. Surviving a gunshot or shrapnel wound is often a matter of doing the right thing in the first few minutes, and our training focuses on that brief, critical period of time. It is our hope to make first aid training the industry norm – like having a flak jacket or sat phone – and to prevent unnecessary deaths in a job that is so vital to human dignity and human rights.
Links:
RISC – Reporters Instructed in Saving Colleagues
Huffington Post Article
Committee to Protect Journalists
Reporters Without Borders
International Federation of Journalists
Chimping: A film by Dan Perez de la Garza about photojournalists.
Don McCullin on Social Documentary Photography
An inspiration and a huge influence:
Links:
Don McCullin’s 1989 film about London’s homeless – BBC’s Newsnight
Nikon NPS Global Member
Photojournalism, Technology and Ethics: What’s Right and Wrong Today?
A Black Star eBook by Scott Baradell and Anh D. Stack
Foto8 Issue 4
Issue 4 of foto8 is out and among the other strong stories is a wonderful insight into the work of good friend and colleague James Whitlow Delano. Follow the link to check out Foto8 – the home of photojournalism, it’s a great read.
Sebastião Salgado
‘Genesis is an attempt to portray the beauty and the majesty of regions that are still in a pristine condition, areas where landscapes and wildlife are still unspoiled, places where human communities continue to live according to their ancient culture and traditions’.
A conversation with Brazilian photographer Sebastião Salgado, UC Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism adjunct professor Ken Light and Photo Critic and Curator Fred Ritchin. UC Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism
Links:
Agence Ylly’s YouTube Channel
Amazonas Images
Sebastião Salgado Migrations: Humanity in Transition
Instituto Terras
Heroes & Mentors: Don McCullin and Eugene Richards
A conversation between Don McCullin and Eugene Richards for PDN:
Heroes & Mentors: Don McCullin and Eugene Richards for PDN
Links:
Eugene Richards
Don McCullin – Contact Press Images
Imperial War Museum North presents the largest ever UK exhibition about the life and work of Don McCullin, one of the worlds most acclaimed photographers.
Panos Pictures – 25 Years
Panos Pictures celebrates its 25th anniversary
Founded in 1986, Panos Pictures has evolved from the photo archive of the Panos Institute (now Panos London, an international NGO promoting communication and dialogue on development issues), to become one of the leading photo reportage agencies specialising in global social issues.
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John G Morris – Eleven Frames | Icontent | Douglas Sloan Director
This film tells the story of John G. Morris – the most influential photo editor of the 20th century – the era when photo editors chose the images that defined war, politics, culture – the life and times of generations.
Basetrack: One-Eight | BASETRACK
Basetrack: One-Eight | BASETRACK.
‘Basetrack is an experimental media project, tracking the deployment of 1/8 – 1st Battalion, Eighth Marines, throughout the duration of their deployment to southern Afghanistan. A small team of mobile media operators is embedded with the battalion, transmitting their reports and reflections from Helmand province as they travel across the battalion’s area of operations’.
The Clubs – Brisbane Powerhouse
An exhibition on Fremantle’s Workers and Social Clubs (originally commissioned by FotoFreo) at the Brisbane Powerhousebetween Monday 7th of July and Sunday August 11th, 2011
Insurance for Freelance Journalists
Choosing the right insurance policy is essential if you work in a conflict zone.
Low Cost Insurance for Photojournalists – PDN Photo District News
What To Expect If You Are Injured On Assignment – PDN Photo District News
Insurance for Freelance Journalists – Reporters Without Borders
‘Mission Insurance Agreement for Freelance Reporters and Journalists Reporters Without Borders is offering freelance reporters the opportunity to take out an insurance policy through them. Too often, reporters are assigned to cover conflicts – in increasing number – without insurance. Exorbitant costs and a lack of information are the main reasons. Reporters Without Borders signed an agreement with Escapade Insurances to offer competitively-priced coverage to freelance reporters’.
Membership with Reporters Without Borders is mandatory to purchase insurance through the organization. This insurance is valid for journalists of any nationality traveling outside their country of habitual residence. To purchase insurance with Reporters Without Borders and/or request a quote, write to insurance@rsf.org or assurance@rsf.org
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