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  • Who pays what?

    An interesting look at what different publications pay for photography (or don’t pay) on this Tumblr blog And a companion blog on what writers get paid Keep in mind the examples and rates are anonymously submitted by photographers and writers – your mileage might vary, but it gives you an idea of the possible.  

  • Photographing strangers

    Here’s how Brandon Stanton spends several hours each day: He walks up to total strangers in New York City, requests permission to take their pictures and then asks questions so personal they might make Oprah Winfrey blush. Most people brushed him off. “It was very emotionally draining at first,” Mr. Stanton said. “I’d be really…

  • What would you do?

    From NPR – worth remembering how it feels to be on the other side of the camera. For me, the photographer’s excuse for not getting a name feels pretty lame. “What It Feels Like To Be Photographed In A Moment Of Grief”

  • Go hear Richard Ross

    The documentary photographer Richard Ross will be speaking at Penn State about his recent project on juvenile detention centers. Two chances to hear him talk: Monday, September 17, 3:30–5:30 p.m., Prevention Research Center Seminar, Living Center (photo exhibit, book signing, lecture, and reception). Title: “Roadmap for a More Effective Argument for Social Justice” Tuesday, September…

  • YouTube thinks professional video is the future

    This USAToday story shows YouTube’s commitment to professional quality video. They are spending big money to seed development. “Put simply, the word “television” is being redefined. What once was something produced by a network or cable channel for a screen in the living room is fast becoming anything cobbled together by nearly anyone for a…