Photojournalism
New York Times strikes controversy with Instagram cover photo
The New York Times newspaper has been attacked by some angry photojournalists for using an Instagrammed portrait on its front page. The edition of the newspaper has been published on Sunday and it featured Alex Rodriguez on its cover. However, photographers were annoyed because the photo was taken with an iPhone.
North Korea used Photoshop to make its hovercraft fleet bigger
North Korea is making serious efforts, in order to be taken seriously by the United States and South Korea. However, the Asian country is making some key mistakes which decrease its credibility. The latest in a long line of blunders consists of photoshopping an image of its hovercraft fleet, to make it appear bigger in numbers.
Photographer resumes career after winning World Press Photo award
The Universe works in mysterious ways! A broke photographer was forced to sell his camera gear, in order to sustain himself. However, his fortune changed after winning a World Press Photo award, with the help of a striking image, taken while volunteering in Guinea-Bissau, one of Africa’s poorest countries.
Nikkor 1200-1700mm telephoto lens to welcome new pope soon
The Vatican conclave is currently on the verge of electing a new pope. Photographer Dylan Martinez is waiting for the end of the conclave, in order to capture the newly-elected pope at the famous Saint Peter’s Square balcony with the help of a super-telephoto lens: the Nikkor 1200-1700mm f/5.6-8P IF-ED.
Boston Globe’s “Photojournalists under 25” yields amazing images
The Boston Globe has decided to share an impressive collection of “news stories in photographs”. The campaign is called “Photojournalism under 25” and is available on The Big Picture blog. It consists of beautiful imagery taken by young photography students, who seized the moment while trying to build their portfolio.
Photographer Paul Hansen, winner of 56th World Press Photo contest
The 56th World Press Photo contest named its winners on 15 February. The grand title of World Press Photo of the Year was won by Swedish photographer Paul Hansen, who entered the competition with an image depicting a group of men carrying the bodies of two children and their father to their funeral, in Gaza City.
Sunday Times refuses freelance photographer’s images from Syria
British newspaper The Sunday Times communicates to freelance photographers not to submit photographs shot during the conflict in Syria, a statement clearly made when they refused the images of freelance photographer Rick Findler. The publication explains that the decision is an act of discouraging freelancers to risk their lives while documenting such dangerous events.
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