Tag:education
In this photography for beginners video, I discuss the importance of the four fundamental principles of photography; Aperture, Shutter Speed ISO and Exposure. These four principles will form the foundation for your photography and it’s important that you understand what each of them means so that you can build on these important fundamentals. As well as outlining each of these principles, I give you advice about how you can practice each of them. I give you activities that will help […]
I’ll be joining the virtual D.C. Environmental Film Festival (DCEFF) on Saturday, March 20, at 7pm EDT for a discussion and Q&A about my film, Cambodia Burning, which is part of the official selection for the festival. A number of Pulitzer Center short docs will be screened and then there will be a Q&A with myself, Holly Piepenburg from the Pulitzer Center, Goldman Prize Winner Leng Ouch and Environmental activist, Marcus Hardtke. If you can’t make the event live, the […]
From Capa to Leibovitz, 10 Free Photography & Photojournalism Documentaries to Watch during Lockdown
It’s no secret. The world is on lockdown. By now, many have been forced home and are now wondering how they are going to fill their days for the coming weeks. In light of this, here is a list of some of my favourite photography and photojournalism related documentaries that I have bookmarked and watched over the years. Even though I have been in the photography business for 15+ years, I still like to learn from those master image makers […]
Jessica Suarez is the recipient of my 2019 Mentorship, a free tutorship which aims to give early career photographers and multimedia journalists an opportunity for feedback, critiques and advice on their work. Jessica is a documentary photographer and filmmaker who specializes in non-profit, environmental and editorial storytelling in Latin America and the United States. I’m looking forward to helping her develop her work over the next year. Thank you to everyone that applied for the Mentorship Program this year. ABOUT […]
If you happen to be in Birmingham (UK) this October 7th, I shall be presenting my work at the News Impact Summit, “A New Era for Climate Change Reporting”, hosted by the European Journalism Center and the Google News Initiative. I’ll be showing my recent work from Tuvalu, specifically discussing how using drones has enhanced my ability to communicate issues connected to climate change. Registration is free. If you happen to be in the area, I hope to see some […]
I am pleased to share the news that my 2014 film, ‘The Toxic Price of Leather’, has been included in the upcoming Global Environmental Justice Documentary Collection, focused on highlighting environmental issues across the world, curated for a student audience. “This online collection of documentaries presents under-reported stories of human rights and environmental protection issues in Asia and North America. Carefully selected to spark student interest and awareness of these issues, this collection brings real stories of individuals and communities […]
Tibet. The name alone is mythical. It conjures up images of temples, snow-capped mountains buddhist monks, vast landscapes and a place where time has stood still. While most of this is true, Tibet is changing fast. I made my first visit to the region in 2012 and have been lucky enough to have been back numerous times since. It’s an incredible place that fills me with genuine joy to travel around. The landscapes are indeed breathtaking. Endless grasslands. Mountain ranges […]
I am pleased to announce that Bethany Augliere is the recipient of my 2018 Mentorship, a free tutorship which aims to give early career photographers and multimedia journalists an opportunity for feedback, critiques and advice on their work. Bethany is a biologist, photographer and writer with her work focusing on the marine ecosystems of south-eastern USA, documenting the work of scientists researching animals such as dolphins, tortoises and manta rays. I’m looking forward to developing her projects over the course […]
The professions of photojournalism, filmmaking and multimedia storytelling have changed a lot in the past decade. The seismic shifts from the film world to digital. The proliferation of cameras which are now accessible to all. The ever-present internet in our daily lives. The avenues for sharing stories are now almost infinite. For those new to the industry, the myriad of possibilities can seem quite daunting. As a self-taught photographer, I remember starting out in the industry and not being entirely […]
Everyday Extinction is a new Instagram feed that aims to highlight the causes, effects and solutions to the 6th global biodiversity extinction crisis. I founded this feed in late 2017 and am excited to see the feed grow and attention being drawn to this issue in the mainstream media. The latest publication to feature the feed is the UK’s leading national newspaper, The Guardian. If you’d like to learn more about this initiative which involves photographers, scientists and conservationists, please […]