lookingatzion:

Margeurite Dreissen for the NYT.

A couple weeks ago I got an email from an editor at the NYT with “got a Mormon story for you” in the subject line. After working on this project for a little while now, I’m starting to get the reputation as “the guy who photographs Mormons” and I am perfectly fine with that. Assignments that line up with my personal work are my absolute favorite. They offer me access to people and places I may have overlooked and help push the project forward. This particular story was about black Mormons and the changing political and cultural landscape within the LDS church. It is a very well done article and was on the front page of the website for a while yesterday. 

I had a great time photographing and talking (mostly talking) with Margeurite. She is a standford educated Lawyer who now teaches at BYU. She lives in a suburb of Provo and she totally blew my mind when it came to her political beliefs. She was very liberal and incredibly outspoken despite living in the most conservative part of the state. We had a very candid conversation about what it was like to live in what is potentially the whitest place in the entire U.S. I definitely suggest reading the article. It is very interesting.

I shot some film on this assignment but unfortunately i’m too swamped right now to get my scan on. 

(via michaeldavidfriberg)

Ian Spanier Photography: How I got started

ianspanier:

Every so often I get asked about my path as a commercial photographer, so I thought I’d share the story with you all.

I went to college having the thought in my mind that I wanted to be a trainer for a pro sports team. I had a large number of injuries in High School sports and coming…

(Source: ianspanier.com)

michaeldavidfriberg:

Holler at this people! Tony makes really nice work and I would imagine this will be dope. I just ordered mine.

tonyluong:

I am excited to announce a small publication I have produced. In my mind, it is what halfway between a zine and a book would look like. I’ve deemed it to be a zook. Do share via REBLOG / RT and spread the word, details are below.

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Two Roofs by Tony Luong

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Published May, 2012
70 pages
Softcover, Perfect-bound 
8.5 x 11”
Edition of 50, First Edition
Signed and Hand-numbered 

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First 25 to Pre-Order will receive an 8 x 10” print from the project!

SHIPS LATE MAY / EARLY JUNE

$26.00 / includes shipping (Please select INT if shipping internationally)

PRE-ORDER HERE

freundevonfreunden:

Fast Company - How Assignmint will change Freelance Journalism

New startup Assignmint has an ambitious goal: To change freelance journalism as we know it. The company, headed by former New York Press and Forbes Traveler editor Jeff Koyen, will offer a complete pitch-to-payment cloud workflow system for freelancers and their employers. It helps digitally manage work assignments, editorial calendars, invoices, pitches, expenses, contract information, and payment. (via How Assignmint Will Change Freelance Journalism | Fast Company)

thephoblographer:

Ireland-based manufacturer of photographic accessories Hähnel has introduced a new entry-level wireless flash trigger called the “Tuff”. In accordance with its name, it is made from tough rubber, has a reinforced housing and is encapsuled in a silicone case, to give the photographer “peace of mind against any accidental impact” (via Hähnel Introduces “Tuff” Wireless Flash Trigger For Heavy-Duty Use)