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'He brought forth some of the most searing images of the 20th century': Death of the photographer whose pictures defined the Vietnam War

Horst Faas, a prize-winning combat photographer who set new standards for covering war with a camera, has died aged 79. The German, who joined US-based news agency The Associated Press (AP) in 1956, photographed wars, revolutions and Olympic Games. But he was best known for covering Vietnam, where he was severely wounded in 1967 and won four major photo awards including the first of his two Pulitzer Prizes Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2142792/Horst-Faas-dies-Death-photographer-pictures-defined-Vietnam-War.html#ixzz1uaznQ49x

Lowel Blender Lives Up to Its Name

LOS ANGELES: The lighting needs in my daily assignments can cover the gamut from illuminating dark interiors to adding some fill to live stand-ups in California sunlight. The Lowel Blender lighting instrument has certainly simplified my life and allowed me to travel a lot lighter these days.You wouldn't think something as small as the Lowel Blender could be useful in so many settings, but it continues to prove a very... Read More

Photojournalist’s Federal Lawsuit Defends Right To Record Police

NEW YORK, NY (April 11, 2012) – NPPA member Philip Datz, a professional video journalist, was unlawfully arrested and detained by Suffolk County police in July 2011 while filming the aftermath of a police chase on a public street in Bohemia, NY. Today a federal civil rights lawsuit was filed on behalf of Datz in the Eastern District of the U.S. District Court that challenges Suffolk County’s policy and practice of obstructing the First... Read More

Awards Dinner among Vintage Vehicles

Members of the the Press Photographers Association of Greater Los Angeles gathered on Saturday, March 24, 2012 for the Annual Awards Dinner, held at the Automotive Driving Museum in El Segundo. A great place to see some immaculate vintage vehicles ranging from Packards, Model T's, a Tucker and many other grand looking old time cars. ... Read More

PPAGLA Letter to Chief Cummings regarding new LAFD Policy

On March 23, 2012, PPAGLA legal consultant Jean-Paul Jassy, a partner with Bostwick & Jassy law firm, served notice to Los Angeles City Fire Department Chief Brian Cummings to express our concerns with recent policy changes that 'seriously threaten the newsgathering rights of journalists and photojournalists, and endanger the public's right to know about the functioning of its government'. PPAGLA, along with Society of Professional Journalists, stated that 'this new LAFD... Read More

Fire Department Shuts Down Public Access to Information

Citing a federal medical privacy law, the Los Angeles Fire Department announced Tuesday it would no longer provide the public with basic information about fires, medical calls, traffic accidents or other emergencies it responds to. Read full story here. http://chatsworth.patch.com/articles/fire-department-shuts-down-public-access-to-information

Newspaper Giant Gives CEO $32 Million Severance Package After Laying Off 20,000 Workers In Six Years

When Craig Dubow resigned as CEO of the nation’s largest newspaper conglomerate amid health problems last year, he ended a six-year stint that “was, by most accounts, a disaster.” Gannett, the parent company of the USA Today and 80 other American newspapers, had seen its revenue plummet $1.7 billion and its stock price fall 86 percent, from $72 a share to just over $10. Read full story here http://thinkprogress.org/economy/2012/03/19/446914/gannett-layoffs-dubow-severance/?mobile=nc

Berkeley police chief sends sergeant to reporter's home to request story changes; First Amendment experts call move 'despicable'

Minutes after reading a late-night news story online about him that he perceived to be inaccurate, Berkeley Police Chief Michael Meehan ordered a sergeant to a reporter's home insisting on changes, a move First Amendment experts said reeked of intimidation and attempted censorship. Meehans's actions were "despicable, totally despicable," said Jim Ewert, general counsel of the California Newspaper Publisher's Association. "It's the most intimidating type of (censorship) possible because the person... Read More

Don Blakley was longtime, award-winning Reporter-News photojournalist

After an award-winning career that spanned more than four decades, Don Blakley, a Reporter-News photojournalist for 33 years, died after suffering a heart attack in his home in Hagerman, N.M., on Feb. 26. Blakley, 77, retired from the newspaper in 1997. He is survived by June — his wife of 57 years — and his children Rick, Jerry and Alicia, seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Read full story here:http://www.reporternews.com/news/2012/mar/02/don-blakley-was-longtime-award-winning-reporter/

North Hollywood shootout, 15 years later

For the dozens of officers called to respond to the bank robbery in North Hollywood 15 years ago, it was like looking into the face of hell. | Police audio from that day | Video: Photographer Gene Blevins remembers "They were demons, devils," LAPD Assistant Chief Michel Moore now recalls of Larry Phillips and Emil Matasareanu, who wore black ski masks, reinforced military-grade body armor and armed themselves with automatic weapons as they attempted... Read More

Missing boy Ryan Pham found safe and well by cameraman

A CAMERAMAN has come to the rescue of a missing boy after spotting him on the edge of a creek. Glenn Edwards swam across fast-flowing storm water after Ryan Pham was spotted, naked, on the other side of Melbourne's Kororoit Creek. The Vietnamese boy can't swim, but was in the water hanging onto reeds as the current dragged at him.... READ THE FULL STORY AT: http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/news/national/police-and-ses-crews-continue-search-for-missing-springvale-boy-ryan-pham/story-e6frea8c-1226282789197?sv=f7491db39e420691e859f6a1163563f9

FOX News: Red carpet photographers mulling photo ban on Charlize Theron

That's right. Sometimes celebrity photographers, sick of a star's behavior, will refuse to take their photo. We're talking 20 or 30 photographers at a red carpet event putting their cameras down, en masse, when a certain celeb starts to pose.Read more: http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2012/02/24/red-carpet-photographers-mulling-photo-ban-on-charlize-theron-it-wouldnt-be/#ixzz1nPaSBwim

“Eyes of a Generation”

“Eyes of a Generation” is a great website featuring television history. Here you will see the very beginnings of broadcast television. They have clips of The Ed Sullivan Show, Playhouse 90, Johnny Carson’s farewell show, I’ve Got A Secret and much more. The site also has photos and info on the first television cameras, tv sets, oral history and other historical information. Take a moment to check it all out at http://www.eyesofageneration.com.

BonVoyage for PPAGLA 75th Anniversary Photo Exhibit

February 15 - The PPAGLA 75th Anniversary Historical Photo Exhibit is sailing it's last course tonight as the Exhibit is being removed at the request of Queen Mary representatives. The Queen Mary called me earlier today and told me they needed that space for immediate renovation and asked when the frames and images could be removed". I was quite surprised, but not unexpected. The Exhibit was originally scheduled for a 30-day... Read More

Message from David Fernandez President of PPAGLA

Message from David Fernandez President of PPAGLA

At the most recent meeting of the PPAGLA Board of Directors we elected new officers to the board, and I am happy to be representing you as your new President. I am the first President in16 years that is a Videographer.In the four years leading up to my appointment, I have served as Vice President, and Video co-chairman with Art Quezada. Others on the board have trained and mentored me... Read More

New photo exhibit at The Perfect Exposure Gallery

New photo exhibit at The Perfect Exposure Gallery

The Perfect Exposure Gallery is the recognized venue in Southern California to display the work of award winning and accomplished photojournalists as well as works of photographers that regard artistry and craftsmanship as a standard of excellence. The mission of the Perfect Exposure Gallery is present exhibits free of charge to the general public with the following goals to exemplify the rich variety and impact of photography, freedom of expression,... Read More

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PPAGLA Letter to Chief Cummings regarding new LAFD Policy

On March 23, 2012, PPAGLA legal consultant Jean-Paul Jassy, a partner with Bostwick & Jassy law firm, served notice to Los Angeles City Fire Department Chief Brian Cummings to express our concerns with recent policy changes that 'seriously threaten the newsgathering rights of journalists and photojournalists, and endanger the public's right to know about the functioning of its government'. PPAGLA, along with Society of Professional Journalists, stated that 'this new LAFD policy violates: the First and Fourteenth Amendments to the United... Read More

Message from David Fernandez President of PPAGLA

Message from David Fernandez President of PPAGLA

At the most recent meeting of the PPAGLA Board of Directors we elected new officers to the board, and I am happy to be representing you as your new President. I am the first President in16 years that is a Videographer.In the four years leading up to my appointment, I have served as Vice President, and Video co-chairman with Art Quezada. Others on the board have trained and mentored me including John McCoy, Bob Riha Jr. Jim Ober, Joel Lugavere... Read More

Fernandez named President of PPAGLA

January 27 - The PPAGLA Board of Directors has named its Board Officers for 2012 year. David Fernandez was appointed President of PPAGLA and replaces Bob Riha, Jr. who will become Chairman of the Board. Fernandez will be President 2012-2014. Paul Buck was named Vice-President, Edna Simpson - Treasurer and Diandra Jay as Secretary. The Officers were named at the Old Board/New Board dinner Wednesday night.

ELECTION RESULTS ARE IN!

January 13 - The Press Photographers Association of Greater Los Angeles is pleased to annouce the results of our recent Election to the PPAGLA Board of Directors for 2012-14 Term. The top (5) vote-getters and upcoming Board Members are: Edna Simpson, Gerard Burkhart, Jim Ruebsamen, Arturo Quezada and Bob Bessolo, with three-Alternates: Alternate 1 is Mario Anzuoni, Alternate 2 Alan Madden, Alternate 3 Louis Gabriele. Congratulations to each of you!

Bessolo named to PPAGLA Board of Directors

September 1 - With the recent resignation of Board member Carlos Delgado, CBS' Bob Bessolo has been named to the PPAGLA Board of Directors. His term will end December 2012. Bessolo was born and raised in Los Angeles. He started in news in 1977 at KCBS-TV (then KNXT). After a short run at KSL-TV in Salt Lake, he returned back to Los Angeles and eventually became KCBS-TVs first chief photographer. Bob previously served on the PPAGLA Board of Directors once in... Read More

PPAGLA Election Results Announced

The PPAGLA Board of Directors Election results have been counted for your 2011 Board of Directors and have been Certified at our Board Meeting on January 17th. In this years Election, Joel Lugavere was our our top vote getter with 117 votes. The newest members to PPAGLA's Board of Directors for 2011 - 2012 are: Joel Lugavere, Nick Ut, David Hume Kennerly, Jim Ober, Dave Fernandez and Diandra Jay. Alternate Board Members are: (1) Paul Buck, (2) Art Quezada, (3) Bob Bessolo, (4) Mario Anzuoni and (5) Louis Gabriele.... Read More

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