Daily Photo News and Journalism Roundup for Thursday, July 23, 2020
A daily compilation of photography, journalism, and content creation news and resources written or curated by Sean Sosik-Hamor. Not everything posted is breaking news but is something that piqued his interest while researching or fact-checking other stories. Daily roundups may be briefer on days where Sean is working on other stories.
News Outlets Respond to AP’s Decision To Capitalize Black but Not White
By Sean Sosik-Hamor for Newsvoice
Associated Press on Monday announced that it will capitalize the word ‘Black’ in the context of race and culture but would not do the same for ‘white.’ The AP said, ‘white people in general have much less shared history and culture, and don’t have the experience of being discriminated against because of skin color.’ This coincides with the publication of the 55th edition of the AP Stylebook.
Marketing for Photographers by SmugMug
SmugMug and Flickr have teamed up with the tutorial masters at Phlearn to bring you a comprehensive guide to marketing yourself and your photography. From social media and sharing to paid ads and analytics, you’ve got access to nearly 200 pages of expert advice to help you boost your brand, and your sales.
SmugMug has released a free e-book entitled Marketing for Photographers: Learn to Think Like a Marketer in 2020.
Finding Photography and Journalism Jobs Online
Phlearn’s 31 Places to Find Freelance Photography Jobs Online is a great read even though it was released a year ago. I’ve been using many sites in the list for years but quite a few were new to me!
Reddit’s /r/Journalism, /r/JournalismJobs, and /r/PhotographyJobs also have a few nuggets if you’re lucky enough to catch a post just as it goes up. /r/Photography also has the occasional job discussion if you can power through the rest of the noise. And, while not photography-centric, /r/FreelanceWriters and /r/FindAPath feature some interesting threads as well.
Canon has also introduced their Image Connect service to help all photographers, no matter what camera gear they use, to continue to grow their business. Image Connect matches prospective clients with photographers and is currently running a Summer promo.
Hire a photographer to capture your next special event or your small business needs & receive a $100 gift card for photo shoots of $300+.
AP Stylebook, 55th Edition
Available for Kindle, print, or as an online subscription, the 55th edition of The Associated Press Stylebook and Briefing on Media Law (2020-2022) includes more than 200 new or revised entries, with chapters covering data journalism, business, religion and sports terms, as well as media law, news values, punctuation, social media and polls and surveys, plus a new chapter on digital security for journalists.
Adorama Discounts for Students
Adorama has launched the Creators GearUp college student discount program. The details are a bit sparse but the FAQ states: “The discount varies across the different products and categories.” Unfortunately, if you’re a verified Creators GearUp member, you will not be able to enroll or use the benefits of the Adorama Loyalty and Credit Card programs, including Adorama Rewards, VIP360, and/or Adorama Edge Credit Card.
Live Streaming With SmugMug Live!
Staying indoors during these unusual times may mean cabin fever for some, but for others, it means opening the doors to a world of live streaming. So guess what: SmugMug is going LIVE! Every week, we plan on bringing you into our world with a live stream hosted by our own Alastair Jolly.
Thursday, July 23rd @ 10am PST - "Live Music Photography" with Steve Brazill
Thursday, July 30th @ 10am PST - "Wilderness Landscape Photography" with Joshua Cripps
Thursday, August 20th @ 11am PST - "All the secrets of home scanning" with Adam Pratt
Check out the archives and schedule of upcoming topics!
