From time to time a book comes out that challenges you to think differently about your portrait photography. To not just think outside the box (which is so cliche), but to really engage your subjects, and to get them to open up, be more of themselves that you’re used to seeing (or they’re used to … Read more
Despite the deafening silence surrounding Gannett (NYSE: GCI) acquiring US Presswire officially from Gannett, other tidbits of information are coming through the grapevine, and other interesting places.One such interesting insight comes from Photographer Thomas Shea, who’s shot for USPW for some time. Shea posted this on his Facebook account:As such, it seems that Gannett is … Read more
According to the Florida Department of State Division of Corporations, US Presswire’s mailing address has changed to that of Gannett (NYSE: GCI) headquarters in McLean, VA on September 7, 2011:Mailing Address7950 JONES BRANCH DRIVEMCLEAN VA 22107Changed 09/07/2011Also changed, US Presswire is now legally known as USPW Media Holdings, LLC, according to the same filing.What remains … Read more
The Gannett (NYSE: GCI) acquisition is sure to have an adverse impact on Gannett staff photographers. To be expected will be a reduction in the Gannett organization sending it’s staff photographers to games when there are 2-3 photographers already there shooting the event for a fraction of the cost they previously had for a freelancer, … Read more
The American Civil Liberties Union has come out with a remarkable – and timely – resource in their piece “You Have Every Right to Photograph That Cop” (ACLU website – 9/7/11). Ten years ago tomorrow, my ability to cover the attack at the Pentagon was cut short by an overzealous FBI agent despite my having … Read more
According to sources familiar with the deal, US Presswire has been acquired by Gannett (NYSE: GCI). In a conference call last night amongst contributors and US Presswire management, the details of their new deal were discussed.Among the details, US Presswire photographers, who previously shot on spec and had to cover all their own expenses, now … Read more
On September 11, 2001, I found myself outside of the Pentagon, on assignment. A few months ago, the Smithsonian asked if I would donate those images to the museum’s collection, and I was honored to make the donation. As it turns out, they were doing a special on 9/11 for the Smithsonian Channel, and asked … Read more
If you are a professor at a photography school, or a dean of a department at a photography school, and are either now using, or would like to use, Best Business Practices for Photographers, in your curriculum, please send me an email. Thanks! (Comments, if any, after the Jump) Please post your comments by clicking … Read more
Greenville SC photographer Gerald Randolph Byrd was convicted of failing to deliver images to a wedding client – even though he had been paid – and recieved a sentence of 8 years in jail, suspended to two years of house arrest, according to WYFF television, as reported here. Byrd charged $2,450 to a wedding couple, … Read more
Absent from most workshop programs that teach photographers how to take better pictures, is how to earn a living once you are proficient with a camera. I submit that photographers that are mediocre in their talents and excellent in their business skills will succeed far and away better than the most talented photographer who hides … Read more
