Here's a link to a very good look at how much media there is covering the same events and if resources from major news organizations would be better served if they pooled together.
As a photojournalist, I agree with this in terms of bettering communication and sharing stories/images between news organizations. But, all storytellers tell stories through their eyes and that's what makes a story personal and powerful. If certain photographers are delegated to only cover certain areas/stories, then the differing views will be missing. We'll (the public) lose the ability to see and decide for ourselves what we think of any given situation.
Overall though, I'm glad people are asking questions and trying to find a better way to cover stories.
There is the business and then there is the business of photojournalism. Take a look at this snapshot (p.i) of what's being discussed at DUCKRABBIT
ReplyDeleteOk, so I saw this and was really troubled by it. I sent the link to a photojournalist I know pretty well who's been in the business for 20 plus years and is now a staff photographer for Sports Illustrated.
ReplyDeleteHe wrote back and said that he doesn't know the guy and has never even heard of him, which makes me think this guy isn't in the main photoj circles. He also said that from what he can tell with the little info there, it does seem like he's trying to make a profit from this.
Anyway, it's sad that someone like this associates himself to a profession that I and so many others love.
Jeremiah