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PPAGLA Dodger Night is coming up on Friday, Sept. 26, 2014!
“PPAGLA Dodger Night
Friday 26 September 2014
Rockies @ Dodgers 7:10 PM
Please send a SASE envelope with number of tickets requested to:
Paul Buck
1734 North Main Street
Suite 1B
Los Angles, CA 90031”
Bill Beebe, PPAGLA Past President, is looking for a Nikon F mount short zoom (35-70mm or 28-85mm) lens for donation.
The lens will be paired with a FinePix S2Pro camera and a Nikon SB800 strobe.
The donation goes to the Santa Monica Kids With Cameras Program. It is a 5-week program geared to introduce digital photography to twenty kids.
The camera, lens and strobe will be presented later this month, to the youngster who shows the best effort.
If you have Nikon F mount short zoon lens that you are not using, please contact Bill Beebe at bbeebe33@gmail.com.
““When all the world’s media leaves, this is still our neighborhood,” the St. Louis Post-Dispatch’s director of photography Lynden Steele recently told TIME. “We have to work knowing that what we do now will come back to us a month from now. We have to be able to stand by what we’re doing now because we’re going to be in that neighborhood weeks, months, years from now.”
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“Today the National Press Photographers Association sent a strong letter of protest to the Ferguson, MO, chief of police regarding the unwarranted arrest and detention of journalists who are covering the town’s unfolding national story, as well as the department’s “complete lack of understanding and respect for the First Amendment.”
In a letter to Ferguson police chief Thomas Jackson, NPPA’s legal counsel Mickey H. Osterreicher wrote, “In any free country the balance between providing police protection with integrity and over-zealous enforcement is delicate. It is one thing for officers to act when there is reasonable suspicion; it is quite another to abuse that discretion by chilling free speech and creating a climate of fear and distrust under the pretext of safety and security.””
“James Foley was passionate about reporting from conflict zones and finding stories that may have otherwise gone untold.
The missing U.S. journalist, who was apparently beheaded in Syria, tweeted about other journalists who were held captive, while continuing to bring the realities of war-torn regions to the world.
”It’s part of the problem with these conflicts,” Foley said during a forum at Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism in 2011. “We’re not close enough to it and if reporters, if we don’t try to get really close to what these guys ...we don’t understand the world, essentially.””
“ATHOM presents it’s inaugural exhibition, a breathtaking timeline of Los Angeles photography through the lens of one family — four generations, ten men each telling the story of their city from the perspective of their own life and times.
The Watson Family moved to Los Angeles in 1900 and began taking photographs of their new home town, first as a hobby and then as a multi-generation profession that continues today. The family, also early pioneers in the development of the film industry both behind and in front of the camera, received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1999.
”LA stories is a century of photographs, from an exceptional family – a historic anomaly, a family with a heritage of storytelling though pictures,” said Frank Coiro, FATHOM founder. “There have been multiple Watson museum retrospectives, but this is the first time the public will have a chance to purchase these historic photographs.”
The L.A. Stories exhibition displays the rise and fall of press photography, from the early years to the zenith, when newspapers had the power to start or stop a war, through today’s world with the shift to diverse web based information. Viewing the exhibition, which is displayed chronically, one can see the effects of technology on press coverage — how new cameras and lighting changed the texture of the pictures and even how events were photographed.
The exhibition includes photos as diverse as President Franklin D. Roosevelt stumping on his campaign trail inside the Los Angeles Coliseum; Tina Turner at the Greek Theatre; the construction of the happiest place on Earth, Disneyland; Col. Charles Lindbergh and his pregnant wife Anne posing in front of the plane they would use to cross the Continental US and set a speed record; Quincy Jones and Carol Channing having a laugh at a Los Angeles charity event.
”The Watson photographers motto has always been, pictures that tell a story,” said Daniel Watson. “Growing up, I was surrounded by endless stories about the great LA newspapers from my dad, uncles and my great uncle. And now, when I look at all of these Watson photographs hanging in the exhibition, I don’t just see the story of a city, I can actually teleport myself into their skin as they made these pictures.”
The exhibition Opening will be held Saturday, August 16th, from 6 to 9pm and will display through September 20th. Throughout the month, Daniel Watson will present a series of lectures on the history of press photography.
FATHOM is Santa Monica’s newest art gallery and is located in Bergamot Station. The FATHOM program consists of vintage pop culture and emerging art and photography.
FATHOM | 2525 Michigan Ave. | Building D4 | Santa Monica, CA 90404”
“On July 8, 2014, RTDNA [Radio Television Digital News Association] and dozens of other media organizations sent a letter to the White House, urging President Obama to take steps toward the greater transparency and open government principle on which he campaigned.”
“The NYPD has sent out an internal memo that tells officers they aren’t allowed to take action to stop someone from photographing or filming them. This comes a whopping two years after Washington DC’s police chief sent out an almost identical memo.
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“THEN/NOW
Ave Pildas
ABOUT THE EXHIBIT
THEN: Black and white Jazz portraits from the 60’s
NOW: Recent Color street images
ABOUT THE PHOTOGRAPHER
Born and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio, Ave Pildas worked early in his career as a photo stringer for Downbeat Magazine in the Ohio Valley and Pennsylvania in the 1960’s, and has been a successful photographer and educator for the past 40 years.
In 1971 Pildas began working as the Art Director at Capitol Records in Hollywood and designed and photographed album covers for the label’s recording artists. He launched a career as a freelance photographer and designer soon after, specializing in architectural and corporate photography. His photographs have been exhibited in one man shows at the: Contemporary Arts Center, Cincinnati, Photographers Gallery, London, Janus Gallery, Los Angeles, Gallerie Diaframma, Milan, Cannon Gallery, Amsterdam, Gallerie 38, Zurich and numerous group shows. They have been featured in: The New York Times Magazine, ‘ZOOM’, ‘PHOTO’, ‘CAMERA’, ‘photographic’ and many publications both in the United States and abroad .
Photographs by Ave Pildas are included in the collections of the Museum of Modern Art, New York; the Bibliotheca National, Paris; the University of Arizona as well as numerous other public and private collections. He is a Professor Emeritus at Otis College of Design.
Pildas created intimate portraits of Jazz greats in live performance, at small clubs and Jazz Festivals in the Midwest, many have never been seen before. Ave currently lives in Santa Monica, CA in the solar powered, zero scaped home and studio he collaborated on with W3 Architects. He is digitally archiving his vintage work, and continues with new projects while inspiring, polishing and guiding young talent.
ABOUT THE 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 to 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, a forum for the aesthetic, the contemptible and the sublime.
Opening Reception: Thursday, August 7th 2014, 6-9pm”
“A drone shooting video of a California wildfire was grounded because fire officials feared it might interfere with efforts to contain the blaze burning near Sacramento, CA.
A California Department of Forestry and Fire Prevention spokesperson told the Los Angeles Times, the owner of the unmanned vehicle was asked by Sheriff’s Deputies to stop flying the drone to keep it away from the low-flying aircraft being used to fight the Sand fire.”
“In an important ruling in Texas, a federal judge held that the right to record police activity is a clearly established right protected by the First Amendment.
In a civil rights lawsuit, Antonio Buehler alleged that his constitutional rights were violated when he was arrested by the Austin Police Department multiple times for taking pictures of police activities. Buehler was first arrested when he came upon a police scene at a gas station, where he began recording the arrest because he felt that excessive force was being used. After that arrest, he formed a group called the “Peaceful Streets Project” and began regularly documenting police activity. He was arrested again and again for documenting police activity, according to the lawsuit.”
Longtime Membership Chair Rick Meyer will be participating in the Moving Day Los Angeles walk, benefiting the National Parkinson Foundation on October 25th, 2014.
Please consider supporting Rick by making a donation or attending the event.
More information can be found on http://www3.parkinson.org/site/TR/MovingDayEvent/General?px=1331656&pg=personal&fr_id=1842.
“With an endless amount of photos floating around on Twitter, it’s easy to find images of almost anything. But this large social-media bank of seemingly free-to-share photos can also lead to issues regarding ownership and copyright infringement.
A New York jury delivered a landmark decision on Friday when it sided with freelance photographer Daniel Morel after he sued Getty Images and Agence France-Presse for using photos that he posted on Twitter without his permission. Morel won $1.2 million for the unauthorized use of his images.”
“RTDNA has joined a group of journalism organizations to protest a provision in a bill moving through the U.S. Senate that would require permits and fees for journalists to cover news on public lands, such as national forests.
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“The iPhone has evolved in leaps and bounds since the smartphone first burst onto the scene in 2007, and one of the most impressive ways it has evolved is in its capability to take pictures. In the original iPhone, a camera was something of an afterthought; the current model has entire commercials dedicated to the camera.”
“Suffolk County, New York has agreed to pay freelance news videographer Philip Datz $200,000 to settle civil rights claims stemming from Datz’s unlawful arrest for recoding county police activity on a public street in 2011. In addition, the Suffolk County Police Department (SCPD) will institute an ongoing training program for its officers to safeguard “the constitutional right of the public and press to observe, photograph and record police activity in locations open to the public,” according to the settlement terms.”
“Storm chaser/photographer Mark Farnik has been criticized for his photo of a young tornado victim from Nebraska – what he calls “the most powerful, yet most difficult to make and look at image of my photojournalism career.””
“DURHAM, NC (June 18, 2014) –National Press Photographers Association member Philip Datz yesterday won a major settlement from the Suffolk County Police Department in a civil rights suit stemming from Datz’s arrest while filming law enforcement activity on a public street.
Under the terms of the settlement, Suffolk County agreed to pay Datz $200,000, implement a new training program (including a training video), and create a Police-Media Relations Committee.
The NPPA, attorneys from the law firm of Davis Wright Tremaine (DWT), and the New York Civil Liberties Union worked with Datz, a freelance videographer, to file a federal lawsuit after Suffolk County prosecutors dropped charges resulting from his 2011 arrest.
In July of 2011 Datz was filming police activity from a public sidewalk when Suffolk County Police Sergeant Michael Milton confronted him (video), demanding he leave the area immediately. Datz was wearing his press credentials at the time and was standing near several other onlookers, who were not asked to leave. Although no police lines had been established, Datz complied and then drove a block away. He was filming from there when Sergeant Milton came speeding up in his police cruiser, placed Datz under arrest for obstruction of governmental administration, and seized his camera and videotape.”
Frank Cowan speaks to PPAGLA members during the organization's media access seminar held in Glendale.
By Nancy Newman, PPAGLA past-president and Board of Directors Member
Professional photojournalists and students from across Southern California gathered for an informative lecture about “Media Access,” presented by the Press Photographers Association of Greater Los Angeles. The spring 2014 event, took place at the Moose Lodge Conference Center in Glendale, and featured keynote speaker Frank Cowan.
Attendees learned about the legal obligations and practices in gaining access to disaster and crime scenes from Cowan, who has been training Public Information Officers and members of the media on California Laws pertaining to press access for more than two decades.
In addition to the lecture, attendees took part in an engaging question and answer session, where specific incidents were discussed and potential solutions were offered for future breaking-news events.
Santa Monica student Amy Gaskin, who attended the event, said she learned practical applications that she can utilize, as she is beginning to cover more breaking news for her local newspaper. “I didn’t know about California Penal Code 409.5, which grants access to credentialed journalists, and am excited to learn that we have rights when gathering news in the field.”
The event was part of PPAGLA’s outreach program, designed to provide further education to members of the 500 member strong organization of television and newspaper photojournalists.
