Charges Dropped Against French Photographer

“Paris-based Photojournalist Maya Vidon-White on Saturday called it “good news for photojournalism.” But in a New York Times article, she is quoted as saying: “I don’t feel a total sense of relief.” Vidon-White was facing criminal charges in France for a photo she took of a victim of the November 2015 terror attacks in Paris, which was then sold to United Press International (UPI), a news agency, which in turn sold it to a French news agency. The image was ultimately published in a French magazine. The victim’s family pressed charges under the nation’s privacy laws, which are much stricter than U.S. laws.”

— https://fstoppers.com/legal/charges-dropped-against-french-photographer-131899

Man, woman arrested, face felony charges in beating of Daily Press photographer

“San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department deputies announced Tuesday they arrested a man they believe attacked a Daily Press photographer while he was on assignment last week at Hesperia Lake.
Steven Andrew Mancillas, 20, of Hesperia, turned himself in to the Hesperia Sheriff’s Station on Tuesday afternoon. Deputies said a woman, identified as Erika Aliyah Ochoa, 21, of Hesperia, also was arrested in connection to the incident, while a third suspect remains at large.”

— http://www.vvdailypress.com/news/20160517/man-woman-arrested-face-felony-charges-in-beating-of-daily-press-photographer

Monthly Contest Voting Changes

Voting in the monthly clip contest has now opened up to all members! A new website has been setup where members can view and vote on images entered each month.

For members entering their photos into the contest nothing has changed. They have from the 1st-15th every month to enter photos from the previous months. 

After the entry deadline voting opens up to members for the following 15 days. 

Visit http://contests.ppagla.org to see entries, register, and learn how to vote.

Contact us for with any questions or help with the new website.

Just One More News Photo Exhibition | May 17, 2016

Organized by Press Photographers Association of Greater Los Angeles (PPAGLA) and California Media Club, “Just One More: US-China News Photo Exhibition” featuring more than 150 pictures from PPAGLA members and Chinese photojournalists included the Pulitzer and World Press Photo winning masterpieces and historical photos dating back to the 1930s.

The Opening Ceremony of “2016 Just One More: US-China News Photo Exhibition” on May 17th, 2016, at 7 pm at The China Press Exhibition Hall (2121 W. Mission Road, Alhambra, CA 91803.)

Annual Awards Luncheon Results Now Online

Results from the annual award luncheon are now online and can be viewed at-

http://www.ppagla.org/photo-contest-winners/2016/3/5/2015-year-end-contest

Congratulations to all the winners!

Students Say Free Speech Is Alive, With One Big Exception

“The college campus, long a home to spirited protests and expressions of provocative opinions, can also be home to safe spaces, trigger warnings, news media restrictions and rules about what can be written in chalk on the sidewalks.

But most students don’t believe that their First Amendment rights are under attack, according to a new Gallup survey: 73 percent said they thought their freedom of speech was secure.”

— http://www.nytimes.com/2016/04/07/us/students-say-free-speech-is-alive-with-one-big-exception.html?hpw&rref=us&action=click&pgtype=Homepage&module=well-region®ion=bottom-well&WT.nav=bottom-well&_r=0

Baton Rouge reporter arrested while trying to obtain public records

“Police detained WBRZ reporter Chris Nakamoto while Nakamoto was pursuing a story on town government operations Wednesday.

Nakamoto was put in handcuffs, escorted to the police department and written a misdemeanor summons. The summons was written for an alleged violation of statute 14:63, remaining after being forbidden.”

— http://www.wbrz.com/news/leaders-avoid-questions-nakamoto-escorted-away-in-handcuffs-given-summons/

PPAGLA 80th Anniversary Curator Tours

PPAGLA 80th Anniversary Show

Drescher Hall
Santa Monica College,  1900 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90405
March 5, 2016 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Pulitzers

·  Prize winning images from PPAGLA members including work by Vietnam era photographers Nick Ut and David Hume Kennerly

Student winners.

·   Student Photojournalist of the Year award winners from the last decade dominated by the SMC Corsair News photographers.
·  Results of SMC photojournalism contest judged by LA Times editors.

PPAGLA 2014 Year End winners
·   First place contest images from area professionals.

Photos from the historical archive and TV News Winners

Contact:  Gerard Burkhart, Corsair News Photo Adviser, burkhart_gerard@smc.edu

PPAGLA Awards Luncheon

PPAGLA invites you and your family to our annual awards luncheon on Saturday, April 2, 2016 at Almansor Court in Alhambra. Come see the best of photojournalism from the last year, win great raffle prizes, and end the day with a putt-putt golf event sponsored by Nikon. 

Invitations are in the mail and will arrive to you soon.

FAA Releases B4UFLY Smartphone App

“The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has released the B4UFLY mobile application to inform users about current or upcoming requirements and restrictions in areas of the National Airspace System (NAS) where they may want to operate their unmanned aircraft system (UAS).”

— http://www.photoattorney.com/faa-releases-b4ufly-smartphone-app/

Las Fotos Project seeking photography mentors

Las Fotos Project is currently looking for mentors for their Spring 2016 semester. Las Fotos seeks to inspire teenage girls through photography, mentorship, and self-expression. Artist mentor applications are due Jan 22.

Nikon announces D5 Flagship DSLR

TOKYO - Nikon Corporation today announces the new D5, a FX-format flagship digital SLR camera that challenges photographers to outperform their highest standards, and set new benchmarks for speed, accuracy and image quality. Expanding the possibilities of image capture for professional photographers, the new D5 places the needs of the professional at the centre of innovation with features that enable smooth and reliable responsiveness to a wide variety of scenes and subjects.

From the refined acquisition of subjects in motion, to 4K video in UHD, the D5 creates opportunities for dauntless photographers working in demanding shooting environments to push their gear to new limits. With a next generation AF system the intelligent and versatile tracking of moving subjects enables the richness and realism of every split-second moment to be captured. The D5 boasts a wide range of ISO sensitivity up to 102400, expandable to Hi 5 (ISO 3280000 equivalent) — the most expanded sensitivity range in Nikon history — for astronomical twilight with minimum illumination, capturing details and colors beyond the limits of the human eye.

"The Nikon D5 is not just about technical excellence, but the marriage of elegant technologies. Speed and refined image quality have never converged so extensively, making it truly the camera that the industry has been waiting for," said Tadashi Nakayama, Corporate Vice President, Sector Manager of Marketing Sector, Imaging Business Unit. "The D5 represents what we are trying to do for the entire digital SLR category: Bringing technologies together to meet and anticipate the demands of professional photographers, empowering them to push the boundaries of their craft," he continues.

Outperform, Outdo, Outlast: The Pinnacle of Digital SLR Engineering for Professionals

The D5 enables the precise capture of subjects under the most demanding conditions with a new-generation 153-point AF system and a stable viewfinder image that makes tracking moving subjects easy, even during high-speed continuous shooting at approximately 12 fps*1, making the camera ideal for photojournalists capturing heart-racing sporting action and majestic animal migrations. Image quality is further enhanced by the pairing of the new Nikon FX-format CMOS sensor and the brand new EXPEED 5 image-processing engine, for the most vibrant, true-to-life colors and sumptuous details. Together with the highest standard ISO sensitivity in Nikon history, up to102400, photographers are liberated from the challenges of shooting in low-light environments whether covering evening events or shooting indoors. In another first for the FX-format range, the D5 takes movie-making to new cinematic heights with the ability to shoot in 4K UHD 2160/30p format, in-line with the increasing appetite from professionals for the production of high quality video content.

Convenient Connectivity, Simplified Workflows

In addition, new and improved features and functions, such as a high-resolution touch screen LCD monitor, faster wired networks (via built-in Ethernet connector) and wireless networks*2, and double memory card slots*3 that use the same type of media, to simplify and speed up the professional photographer's workflow, while placing the D5 in the center of the connected ecosystem for visual communication.

Designed for the Field and the Studio

The camera's Advanced Scene Recognition System, which has adopted a new 180k-pixel RGB sensor, contributes to greater AF, AE, and AWB performance. This, along with a design that consumes less power and adoption of a highly precise and durable shutter, ensures durability, and gives photographers greater control over their gear as well as image quality. The D5 also completely integrates into any professional photographer's comprehensive ecosystem of Nikon accessories. Compatibility with the new Nikon Creative Lighting System functions, radio-controlled Advanced Wireless Lighting (AWL) and unified flash control, all work to ensure the production of superlative image quality and a seamless studio workflow*4

• *1Possible in Continuous high speed (CH) release mode with shutter speeds of 1/250 s or faster
• *2When used with WT-6/A/B/C Wireless Transmitter (available separately)
• *3The camera is available in two versions, one that uses two XQD cards and one that uses two CompactFlash cards
• *4When used with Speedlight SB-5000 (available separately)

PPAGLA @ Photo LA 2016

The Press Photographers of Greater of Los Angeles will be proudly showcasing our member's work, past and present this year at Photo LA.

In its 25th year, Photo LA is the longest running art fair west of New York City.

Work from the last year's Just One More winners will be shown along with Pulitzer Prize winners from the organization's history.

Photo LA will be from January 21-26, 2016 at The REEF / LA Mart. More information can be found at their website - www.photola.com

About photo l.a.
Confirming Los Angeles’ rising status as a destination and marketplace for curators, collectors and art enthusiasts are the city’s many new galleries, world-class museums and outstanding university programs. Now in its 23rd year, photo l.a., the longest running art fair west of New York City, carries on its mandate to showcase emerging and established artists from around the globe alongside traditional and contemporary art galleries and private dealers. photo l.a. continues the discourse on photography’s place in the fine art universe, providing a platform for the display of vintage masterworks from the 19th and 20th centuries, contemporary photography, new techniques, and new forms of presentation alongside video and multimedia installations. This exciting juxtaposition creates the character that is uniquely photo l.a. By hosting more than sixty prestigious galleries and over 12,000 visitors comprised of collectors, curators, dealers, and lovers of fine art, photo l.a. has developed a distinguished history, ranking it among the top photography fairs in the world. Our fair has sharply influenced the art and photography landscape of Los Angeles by increasing public awareness of photography and promoting the acceptance and inclusion of photo-based art in almost all contemporary galleries and museum exhibitions.