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Please helpp

Hello! Not sure if this is the right place to ask my question, but I'll try anyway. For a long time I have been trying to find a way that when I take a picture with my camera (which is already connected via Wi-Fi to my laptop) the given picture I just took is transferred to the laptop at certain coordinates on top of another picture (template) and to print the received. As all these actions should happen automatically (without pressing anything but the camera). I'm sorry if I didn't explain very well, but if someone has an idea how this can be done, I would be very grateful. Thanks in advance!

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2024/03/04
22:43 UTC

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Where can I find more photos of children being trained for military?

Where can I find more photos of children being trained for military? (like this)

https://www.indiatvnews.com/news/world/isis-school-of-jihad-train-children-in-torture-beheading-of-peop-20100.html

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2024/03/03
18:50 UTC

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POV footage. This is what its like photographing an eviction in Cape Town, South Africa.

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2024/03/01
12:09 UTC

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If there was a layer on top of social media that instantly authenticated, credited, & compensated photojournalists for every use of their work (i.e. on Twitter), would you sign up?

This does not exist (as far as I know). Not selling anything. Just curious!

View Poll

4 Comments
2024/02/26
13:16 UTC

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Creative Cloud?

Is anyone puzzled over Adobe's decision to end uploading to the Creative Cloud?

My account has 100GB of storage. Not a lot but still enough I can move selects over from my iPhone or iPad.

Why have that storage now?

Am I missing something?

Thoughts?

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2024/02/25
17:47 UTC

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The Burn Pit: Iraq, 2004-2006

Hi, everyone. A quick note about a new project of mine called "The Burn Pit: Iraq, 2004-2006" that goes live March 10, 2024.

Starting that day through mid June 2026, I'll post a photo on the 20th anniversary I made it in Iraq on Instagram @the_burn_pit

I'll post in four distinct chapters: Chapter 1, digital photos, March 10, 2024, to March 5, 2025 Chapter 2, film scans, late March to late August 2025 Chapter 3, digital photos, September 13, 2025, to May 20, 2026. Chapter 4, film scans, late June to late July, 2026.

No commentary. Just captions. Hope to see you on Instagram.

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2024/02/25
17:45 UTC

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Trying to figure out how to get into photojournalism...

I'm completely new to the subject. I've been taking photography seriously for a few years now, but my main goal has always been to eventually veer into photojournalism. Unfortunately, I have 0 connections and am so confused on where to even start. Surfing the internet in order to figure out how to at least get my foot in the door. Thank you!

(Also, shameless plug, if anyone is interested, my portfolio is www.nathanhanson.me)

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2024/02/24
04:57 UTC

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The Burn Pit: Iraq, 2004-2006

Hi, everyone. A quick note about a new project of mine called “The Burn Pit: Iraq, 2004-2006” that goes live March 10, 2024.

Starting that day through mid June 2026, I’ll post a photo on the 20th anniversary I made it in Iraq on Instagram @the_burn_pit

I’ll post in four distinct chapters: Chapter 1: digital photos, March 10, 2024, to March 5, 2025 Chapter 2: film scans, late March to late August 2025 Chapter 3: digital photos, September 13, 2025, to May 20, 2026. Chapter 4: film scans, late June to late July, 2026.

No commentary. Just captions. Hope to see you on Instagram.

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2024/02/24
01:29 UTC

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How to link previous work example (print only) on an email pitch?

I’m pitching a photo essay to a magazine. I have 2 articles and essays published in another magazine. They are only on print and do not have an online copy, just a website where you fan purchase it. I want to include them as examples of my previous work in the email. I do have pdf copies and screenshots.

Here’s a format I was thinking,

Title, Magazine Name Issue X, Page 23

or a Google Drive of a pdf copy of the exact page.

What would you recommend?

Also the essay I’m pitching is already complete. Should I link the entire work in the email? Just a summary? Should I include couple of photos at least?

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2024/02/23
18:20 UTC

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Shooting basketball on deadline - a little tip you may or may not like

When shooting hoops on deadline I do preliminary edits on the fly during the game using the ratings button:
1 star - I like the shot
2 stars - player hit a basket for 2 points
3 stars - player hit a basket for 3 points
4 stars - player is fouled
5 stars - player is fouled AND made the basket
So when I start editing in Lightroom I pretty much know what shots I want to work with.
Also, if a player hits a basket I just take a quick shot of the scoreboard to let me know that the previous shot/sequence was actually a score.

John

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2024/02/19
22:27 UTC

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How a recommendation letter by an industry professional looks like? What does it need to content?

Hi all.

I'm the process of asking a recommendation letter to an photo chief in a regional newspaper I worked in the past. I do it as the process to enrolling in University requires me to. But it's the first time I ask for this kind of letter in this field? How is it supposed to look like? What is it need to mention? Can you give me some samples?

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2024/02/19
16:40 UTC

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Photojournalistic portraits - how?

So, I feel like I have a handle on most aspects of coverage as a stills photographer. I understand the storytelling process and what you need for a photo essay but I guess I’m just at a loss on how to do those awesome environmental portraits where the subject is serious, the image is moody and it effectively conveys a mood.

Like I know how to take a good portrait, a candid one ( them doing something and having a good composition) or a smiley one, I’m great at that— but the subjects always get so pose-y and smile and want to look good. And it’s a completely different style compared to a headshot, commercial portrait , or candid.

What do you say to your subjects to get them on board? How do you get that perfect eyeline? Does anyone have any resources for this? (Edit) what direction do you give them, how do you pose them if you do?

Some examples -

https://calmatters.org/education/higher-education/2024/02/federal-financial-aid/

https://calmatters.org/california-divide/2024/01/eviction-lawyers-california/

Hopefully I’m conveying what I’m trying to achieve here.

11 Comments
2024/02/15
01:46 UTC

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Help!

I'm a videographer/photographer and I want to get into the journalism industry. I want to get video and pictures of events, games, news, conferences and anything else that's available. My first question is about all the sites offering media passes or press credential badges. Are they legit and do they actually help you? My second question is how do I get into these events, I have my own equipment. Would it be better if I started my own small business and website to off my services so I seem more legit?

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2024/02/14
23:05 UTC

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fotoBiz Software Question

I renewed my NPPA membership this morning and while I was in the website I looked at the discount link to fotoBiz. Do any of you working photojournalists use this software? If so, how useful has it been?

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2024/02/12
18:41 UTC

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Seeking advice on grants for equipment repair

Hey guys, I'm a photojournalist at a small newspaper in West Virginia. My camera, a Fujifilm XT3 is slowly dying. I've even noticed the quality of my photos has degraded substantially. Unfortunately, I'm not paid enough where I can afford to send in the camera for repairs let alone buy a replacement. I'm struggling to find a way to fund some repairs or even potentially a new camera body. I'm working on finding a part time job that will fit with my regular job schedule but there aren't very many opportunities here that fit what I need. I'm considering applying for grants or something that might help with this issue, but don't know where to start. Does anyone have any ideas for where I can start looking for some grants to help me repair my gear?

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2024/02/09
17:48 UTC

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Filterstorm Neue

Is Filterstorm Neue no longer available? I have it on one of my phones but I'd like to put it on another.

0 Comments
2024/02/06
21:06 UTC

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