Photo News Blog

February 26, 2006

Previously unseen civil rights photos can now be seen

Filed under: Photojournalism

Unseen. Unforgotten.

The Birmingham News has published work of its photographers from the civil rights movement. Wow. Definitely worth checking out.

The section is the result of research by Alexander Cohn, a 30-year-old former photo intern at The News. In November 2004, Cohn went through an equipment closet at the newspaper in search of a lens and saw a cardboard box full of negatives marked, “Keep. Do Not Sell.”

“Orphan Works” legislation doesn’t look good for photographers

Filed under: Photo News

ASMP and other organizations are trying to gather support against a bill that will effectively make it easier for copyrighted photographs to be used without the owner’s consent.

ASMP Call For Action

Photographers talk about photo restoration project

Fredericksburg Free-Lance Star photojournalists Dave Ellis and Rebecca Sell talk about their experiences helping Hurricane Katrina victims restore damaged photos.

I’ve always wanted to do something meaningful in life. In my 37 years, I’ve hit many mile-stones. I served my country. Went to college and obtained a degree. Started a career in a field that I love. Married the best woman I’ve ever met and started a family that has become my universe. However, I was still searching for a purpose that would lead to greater individual achievement and personal fulfillment.

Full story here.

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