Editorial Assignment 6 – Track & Field
Published May 4, 2008 Editorial Leave a CommentTags: Chase Smith, editorial sports, sports photography, track & field, track meet, ucm track
Creative Assignment 6 – Pattern/Texture HDR
Published May 2, 2008 Creative Leave a CommentTags: Chase Smith, contrast, Creative, expressive, hdr photography, high dynamic range, texture
Creative Assignment 5 – Nature HDR
Published May 1, 2008 Creative Leave a CommentTags: Chase Smith, colorful, environment, flower, hdr photography, nature, spring
Bio
Zoriah (born January 27, 1976) is an award winning photojournalist whose work has been seen in some of the world’s most prestigious publications, museums and galleries. Initially trained in Disaster Management and Humanitarian Aid to Developing Countries, he worked for international aid organizations such as the Red Cross[citation needed] before returning to photography after a long absence. It was his extensive knowledge and training in survival and international aid which made him originally marketable to international photo agencies including World Picture News (WPN), Reporters Agency, The Image Works and EyePress Photo Agency in China.
His work first won critical acclaim in the early 1990’s when his photo series on homeless life in America was selected to tour the country in the Songs of The People project [1]. He was also named Photojournalist of The Year in 2006 by Morepraxis as well as winning the VII Photo Agency Portfolio Contest. He was among the photographers in World Picture News Networks Most Powerful Imagery of 2006.As an adult, his images of conflict in Iraq, Afghanistan, The Gaza Strip and Lebanon have been widely published and have traveled to many countries around the world in museums and fine art galleries.
Thoughts
This modern photographer reminds me of Eugene Smith’s photos of WW2 because of his dark and raw portrayl of things. His work in Iraq is well known for this quality. However, his photos still leave me with a sense of compassion for the subject.
http://www.Zoriah.com
Brent Stirton
Published April 29, 2008 Creative Leave a CommentTags: brent stirton, photojournalist
Bio
Brent is based out of New York. He is a senior staff photographer for the Assignment Division for Getty Images. He specializes in documentary work and is known for his alternative approaches to photojournalism and his prolific work rate. He travels an average of 9 months of the year on assignment in his work for Getty Images, working exclusively on commissioned assignment.
Brent holds a degree in Journalism from his native South Africa and photographs to visually interpret a story, often working in tandem with journalists from the world’s leading publications. He works on a regular basis for the Global Business Coalition against Aids and The Global Fund against Aids, Tuberculosis and Malaria. He also works in the field for sustainability for WWF, The World Wide Fund for Nature, shooting global campaigns on the relationship between people and their environments. He recently also began working for the Ford Foundation and the Clinton Foundation. In the last 2 years he works regularly with CNN’s Christiane Amanpour and Anderson Cooper, compiling stills documentaries on topical news events which are then voiced over and aired.
Thoughts
Another photojournalist thats not afraid to be on the front lines. His use of wide angle lenses is a nice touch to his work. Also liked his perspective on things, for example contrary to a lot of photojournalists he doesn’t focus on the face of the subjct to try to convey the story. Instead most of his photos consists of a wide view and a moderate amount of background. I think this method works becuase the backdrop/environment adds to the story.
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http://www.brentstirton.com/
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