Phototagious: a zac baker blog

A boy born with no arms or legs but still has a very positive attitude about life.

I recently stumbled upon this site called b-roll.net which lets users upload their stories for review and critique. I have found some great examples of both multimedia storytelling and sequencing. This particular broadcast story does a great job of doing just that.

It’s about a boy named Gabe Adams who was born in Brazil and abandoned in a hospital without any arms or legs. The story begins with introducing the Adam’s family who are practicing Mormons. We learn about Gabe through the eyes of his mother and father who talk about the challenges that they have experienced raising him: they even made Gabe climb up the stairs by himself.

The story does a good job of incorporating different kinds of shots while telling the story. Long, medium, and short shots are employed to help move the story along in the beginning. The interview are also framed in such a way that help tell more of the story. For example, the teacher at the end was framed in front of another teacher reading the class a story. Some extreme closeups of Gabe drawing, painting, and even swimming underwater create visual interest and tell the audience more about this special boy who overcomes obstacles every day.

# multimedia storytelling sequencing

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Not only was this video very entertaining, but did an excellant job of explaining which first amendment rights photojournalists have in this world of social media.

I also enjoyed seeing “The Gregory Brothers” making a cameo. If you don’t know, the Gregory Bros are youtube famous via their “Auto Tune the News” videos. They take popular news clips and use audio engineering techniques to set the sound bites to music. You may already be familiar with some of their work such as Antoine Dodson’s “Hide yo kids. Hide yo wife,” and the “double rainbow” song.

What is interesting is how the Greg Bros, take media from other sources and completely modify it without asking permission. If anyone is familiar with free speech and the first amendment, it is these guys.

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Why we love Instagram, Hipstamatic, and the lo-fi photo trend

Why we love Instagram, Hipstamatic, and the lo-fi photo trend

Dingy, ill-colored, and washed out images are becoming increasingly ubiquitous on social media sites like tumblr, facebook, and twitter. It seems that a lot of my friends are putting filters on everyday subjects and images to make them more interesting. But, I feel like I honestly don’t need to see an instagram picture of each post-consumer recycled coffee cup after every Starbucks trip. Just please stop.

However I have noticed that when the image is composed appropriately, the app can do a nice job of adding emphasis. This page includes a slideshow of some interesting lo-fi photos that have tight crops and interesting compositions. The above article does a good job explaining the psychology behind why we like these image styles for our work.

(Source: macworld.com)

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Transitioning from photography to multimedia →

This link is a clearinghouse on tips to help you transition from simply taking photos to becoming a multimedia storyteller.

For me, I found the linked post to be very helpful when planing out my multimedia project. I guess the aspect that I’m worried most about is the story telling component. I have always had a bit of difficulty finding the right angle and reporting on a compelling issue or piece of news. The 10,000 section gave several great examples of effective multimedia stories. I suggest checking out the video titled Escape From Tomorrow which told a story using very limited narration.

You can click through using the link at the top or view the story here below. 

Some of the most talented multimedia producers in our industry today actually started their careers as photographers. Photographers make up the majority of staffs at nearly every inspirational multimedia company – Media Storm, Bombay Flying Club, Talking Eyes Media, Weyo, and Story4, to name a few. Whether out of necessity or personal aspiration, these photographers have successfully made the transition to multimedia production and now use their still cameras as only one storytelling option. So why did they do it, how were they successful, and how can you follow their lead?

While at The Roanoke Times, I worked under Seth Gitner, a former photographer who transitioned to multimedia in 1998 “when he discovered the power of pairing recorded audio with still photographs.” Seth now teaches multimedia journalism at Syracuse University, and has made several large contributions to the field of multimedia. While there I also worked alongside many talented photographers, including Josh Meltzer. Josh made his first audio slideshow in 1999, and has since seamlessly integrated video and audio into his storytelling. I watched as he mastered the art of videography during the production of “Age of Uncertainty,” a project that won POYi’s “Documentary Project of the Year.”

During the 2007 Poynter Summer Fellowship I remember being inspired by Julia Robinson, a photographer who knocked out an amazing audio slideshow one week, followed by an excellent video the next. And, to top it off, she’s still a great photographer! Check out a gallery of her favorite images from 2009 to see for yourself.

Above all, I must give due credit to Joe Weiss, whose multimedia programming skills brought about Soundslides which allowed photographers to more easily create multimedia by pairing audio with their photos.

I’m assuming you all have someone in mind when you think of a photographer who excels at both photography and multimedia. So how do they do it? Practice, read, learn, and practice.

There are excellent resources out there for photographers wanting to learn how to shoot for video, or double task to record audio and take photos in the field. Below is a list of 20 such resources from some of my favorite blogs to get you started:

MasteringMultimedia:How to make your audio slideshows better
Great audio starts in the fieldHow best to approach a video story
Sequencing: The foundation of video storytellingHow to make your video editing easier

MediaStorm:Ten Tips for Working With Music in MultimediaAdvice to Multimedia ProducersTen Ways To Improve Your Multimedia Production Right NowMediaStorm’s Multiclip Workflow What is a story? Three Steps to Improving Your Multimedia Video

MultimediaShooter:Multimedia Rules to Live By and Seven Steps to Training Yourself

Adam Westbrook:Shooting multimedia: a lot to juggle
Five myths about shooting video
10 new years resolutions to make you a better multimedia journalist
The powers and problems of the audio slideshow

10,000 Words:

How to create video storytelling that actually tells a story
How to shoot great video quickly and efficiently
8 Ways to save money on your next multimedia project
Multimedia… but why?

So there you have it. Take a baby step and pick up a video camera or audio recorder next time you are in the field. Or, flip through an introduction to programming book the next time you are in a book store. I promise you that it will be an exhilarating journey and one you will never regret!

# multimedia photography story telling

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USC students showed up in droves for MTV’s “The Buried Life.” The Russell House Ballroom was packed as the four “Buried Life” friends encouraged students to follow their dreams and live like they had a death bed bucket list. The question of the night: “What do you want to do before you die?” The USC student government sponsored “The Buried Life” in conjunction with Verizon Wireless Careers. It did not cost any money on student government’s part nor did it use any student activity fees. 1) From left to right: Ben Nemtin, Duncan Penn, Dave Lingwood, and Jonnie Penn make up “The Buried Life” cast. They travel around the nation asking young people the question: “What do you want to do before you die?” 2) Recent USC graduate and current Verizon Wireless employee, Lauren Snow gets the student audience excited about “The Buried Life.” Verizon Wireless Careers sponsored Monday night’s evening.3) Casey Long and Rachel Perry couldn’t hold in the laughter as “The Buried Life” cast shows videos from their second season on MTV. “The Buried Life” has done everything from streak across a soccer stadium to play basketball with President Barack Obama. 4) Ben Nemtin asks The Buried Life’s” famous question, “What do you want to do before you die?” Beginning as a two-week road trip in 2006, “The Buried Life” has toured the nation inspiring thousands of young people to enjoy life and live like they are dying. 5) Gina Perrotto received a “The Burried Life” onezie by tweeting her number to “The Burried Life” boys. The cast reached out to the audience several times throughout the night. 6) Ben Nemtin and Jonnie Penn from “The Buried Life” cast answer questions during the open mic portion of the night and listen to USC student’s dreams of what they want to do before they die. They received a variety of responses from “cure cancer” to “make a movie.”  7) Student body president Kenny Tracy, Suzi Kutcher, and Riley Cain, deputy chief of staff, enjoy themselves at “The Buried Life” show.   8) Duncan Penn and Jonnie Penn autograph a sign which local high schoolers Sasha Counts and Kaline Cardoso made. The huge sign said “#49 Meet the cast of The Buried Life.” They got to do just that at Monday’s show hosted by Carolina Productions.USC students showed up in droves for MTV’s “The Buried Life.” The Russell House Ballroom was packed as the four “Buried Life” friends encouraged students to follow their dreams and live like they had a death bed bucket list. The question of the night: “What do you want to do before you die?” The USC student government sponsored “The Buried Life” in conjunction with Verizon Wireless Careers. It did not cost any money on student government’s part nor did it use any student activity fees. 1) From left to right: Ben Nemtin, Duncan Penn, Dave Lingwood, and Jonnie Penn make up “The Buried Life” cast. They travel around the nation asking young people the question: “What do you want to do before you die?” 2) Recent USC graduate and current Verizon Wireless employee, Lauren Snow gets the student audience excited about “The Buried Life.” Verizon Wireless Careers sponsored Monday night’s evening.3) Casey Long and Rachel Perry couldn’t hold in the laughter as “The Buried Life” cast shows videos from their second season on MTV. “The Buried Life” has done everything from streak across a soccer stadium to play basketball with President Barack Obama. 4) Ben Nemtin asks The Buried Life’s” famous question, “What do you want to do before you die?” Beginning as a two-week road trip in 2006, “The Buried Life” has toured the nation inspiring thousands of young people to enjoy life and live like they are dying. 5) Gina Perrotto received a “The Burried Life” onezie by tweeting her number to “The Burried Life” boys. The cast reached out to the audience several times throughout the night. 6) Ben Nemtin and Jonnie Penn from “The Buried Life” cast answer questions during the open mic portion of the night and listen to USC student’s dreams of what they want to do before they die. They received a variety of responses from “cure cancer” to “make a movie.”  7) Student body president Kenny Tracy, Suzi Kutcher, and Riley Cain, deputy chief of staff, enjoy themselves at “The Buried Life” show.   8) Duncan Penn and Jonnie Penn autograph a sign which local high schoolers Sasha Counts and Kaline Cardoso made. The huge sign said “#49 Meet the cast of The Buried Life.” They got to do just that at Monday’s show hosted by Carolina Productions.USC students showed up in droves for MTV’s “The Buried Life.” The Russell House Ballroom was packed as the four “Buried Life” friends encouraged students to follow their dreams and live like they had a death bed bucket list. The question of the night: “What do you want to do before you die?” The USC student government sponsored “The Buried Life” in conjunction with Verizon Wireless Careers. It did not cost any money on student government’s part nor did it use any student activity fees. 1) From left to right: Ben Nemtin, Duncan Penn, Dave Lingwood, and Jonnie Penn make up “The Buried Life” cast. They travel around the nation asking young people the question: “What do you want to do before you die?” 2) Recent USC graduate and current Verizon Wireless employee, Lauren Snow gets the student audience excited about “The Buried Life.” Verizon Wireless Careers sponsored Monday night’s evening.3) Casey Long and Rachel Perry couldn’t hold in the laughter as “The Buried Life” cast shows videos from their second season on MTV. “The Buried Life” has done everything from streak across a soccer stadium to play basketball with President Barack Obama. 4) Ben Nemtin asks The Buried Life’s” famous question, “What do you want to do before you die?” Beginning as a two-week road trip in 2006, “The Buried Life” has toured the nation inspiring thousands of young people to enjoy life and live like they are dying. 5) Gina Perrotto received a “The Burried Life” onezie by tweeting her number to “The Burried Life” boys. The cast reached out to the audience several times throughout the night. 6) Ben Nemtin and Jonnie Penn from “The Buried Life” cast answer questions during the open mic portion of the night and listen to USC student’s dreams of what they want to do before they die. They received a variety of responses from “cure cancer” to “make a movie.”  7) Student body president Kenny Tracy, Suzi Kutcher, and Riley Cain, deputy chief of staff, enjoy themselves at “The Buried Life” show.   8) Duncan Penn and Jonnie Penn autograph a sign which local high schoolers Sasha Counts and Kaline Cardoso made. The huge sign said “#49 Meet the cast of The Buried Life.” They got to do just that at Monday’s show hosted by Carolina Productions.USC students showed up in droves for MTV’s “The Buried Life.” The Russell House Ballroom was packed as the four “Buried Life” friends encouraged students to follow their dreams and live like they had a death bed bucket list. The question of the night: “What do you want to do before you die?” The USC student government sponsored “The Buried Life” in conjunction with Verizon Wireless Careers. It did not cost any money on student government’s part nor did it use any student activity fees. 1) From left to right: Ben Nemtin, Duncan Penn, Dave Lingwood, and Jonnie Penn make up “The Buried Life” cast. They travel around the nation asking young people the question: “What do you want to do before you die?” 2) Recent USC graduate and current Verizon Wireless employee, Lauren Snow gets the student audience excited about “The Buried Life.” Verizon Wireless Careers sponsored Monday night’s evening.3) Casey Long and Rachel Perry couldn’t hold in the laughter as “The Buried Life” cast shows videos from their second season on MTV. “The Buried Life” has done everything from streak across a soccer stadium to play basketball with President Barack Obama. 4) Ben Nemtin asks The Buried Life’s” famous question, “What do you want to do before you die?” Beginning as a two-week road trip in 2006, “The Buried Life” has toured the nation inspiring thousands of young people to enjoy life and live like they are dying. 5) Gina Perrotto received a “The Burried Life” onezie by tweeting her number to “The Burried Life” boys. The cast reached out to the audience several times throughout the night. 6) Ben Nemtin and Jonnie Penn from “The Buried Life” cast answer questions during the open mic portion of the night and listen to USC student’s dreams of what they want to do before they die. They received a variety of responses from “cure cancer” to “make a movie.”  7) Student body president Kenny Tracy, Suzi Kutcher, and Riley Cain, deputy chief of staff, enjoy themselves at “The Buried Life” show.   8) Duncan Penn and Jonnie Penn autograph a sign which local high schoolers Sasha Counts and Kaline Cardoso made. The huge sign said “#49 Meet the cast of The Buried Life.” They got to do just that at Monday’s show hosted by Carolina Productions.USC students showed up in droves for MTV’s “The Buried Life.” The Russell House Ballroom was packed as the four “Buried Life” friends encouraged students to follow their dreams and live like they had a death bed bucket list. The question of the night: “What do you want to do before you die?” The USC student government sponsored “The Buried Life” in conjunction with Verizon Wireless Careers. It did not cost any money on student government’s part nor did it use any student activity fees. 1) From left to right: Ben Nemtin, Duncan Penn, Dave Lingwood, and Jonnie Penn make up “The Buried Life” cast. They travel around the nation asking young people the question: “What do you want to do before you die?” 2) Recent USC graduate and current Verizon Wireless employee, Lauren Snow gets the student audience excited about “The Buried Life.” Verizon Wireless Careers sponsored Monday night’s evening.3) Casey Long and Rachel Perry couldn’t hold in the laughter as “The Buried Life” cast shows videos from their second season on MTV. “The Buried Life” has done everything from streak across a soccer stadium to play basketball with President Barack Obama. 4) Ben Nemtin asks The Buried Life’s” famous question, “What do you want to do before you die?” Beginning as a two-week road trip in 2006, “The Buried Life” has toured the nation inspiring thousands of young people to enjoy life and live like they are dying. 5) Gina Perrotto received a “The Burried Life” onezie by tweeting her number to “The Burried Life” boys. The cast reached out to the audience several times throughout the night. 6) Ben Nemtin and Jonnie Penn from “The Buried Life” cast answer questions during the open mic portion of the night and listen to USC student’s dreams of what they want to do before they die. They received a variety of responses from “cure cancer” to “make a movie.”  7) Student body president Kenny Tracy, Suzi Kutcher, and Riley Cain, deputy chief of staff, enjoy themselves at “The Buried Life” show.   8) Duncan Penn and Jonnie Penn autograph a sign which local high schoolers Sasha Counts and Kaline Cardoso made. The huge sign said “#49 Meet the cast of The Buried Life.” They got to do just that at Monday’s show hosted by Carolina Productions.USC students showed up in droves for MTV’s “The Buried Life.” The Russell House Ballroom was packed as the four “Buried Life” friends encouraged students to follow their dreams and live like they had a death bed bucket list. The question of the night: “What do you want to do before you die?” The USC student government sponsored “The Buried Life” in conjunction with Verizon Wireless Careers. It did not cost any money on student government’s part nor did it use any student activity fees. 1) From left to right: Ben Nemtin, Duncan Penn, Dave Lingwood, and Jonnie Penn make up “The Buried Life” cast. They travel around the nation asking young people the question: “What do you want to do before you die?” 2) Recent USC graduate and current Verizon Wireless employee, Lauren Snow gets the student audience excited about “The Buried Life.” Verizon Wireless Careers sponsored Monday night’s evening.3) Casey Long and Rachel Perry couldn’t hold in the laughter as “The Buried Life” cast shows videos from their second season on MTV. “The Buried Life” has done everything from streak across a soccer stadium to play basketball with President Barack Obama. 4) Ben Nemtin asks The Buried Life’s” famous question, “What do you want to do before you die?” Beginning as a two-week road trip in 2006, “The Buried Life” has toured the nation inspiring thousands of young people to enjoy life and live like they are dying. 5) Gina Perrotto received a “The Burried Life” onezie by tweeting her number to “The Burried Life” boys. The cast reached out to the audience several times throughout the night. 6) Ben Nemtin and Jonnie Penn from “The Buried Life” cast answer questions during the open mic portion of the night and listen to USC student’s dreams of what they want to do before they die. They received a variety of responses from “cure cancer” to “make a movie.”  7) Student body president Kenny Tracy, Suzi Kutcher, and Riley Cain, deputy chief of staff, enjoy themselves at “The Buried Life” show.   8) Duncan Penn and Jonnie Penn autograph a sign which local high schoolers Sasha Counts and Kaline Cardoso made. The huge sign said “#49 Meet the cast of The Buried Life.” They got to do just that at Monday’s show hosted by Carolina Productions.USC students showed up in droves for MTV’s “The Buried Life.” The Russell House Ballroom was packed as the four “Buried Life” friends encouraged students to follow their dreams and live like they had a death bed bucket list. The question of the night: “What do you want to do before you die?” The USC student government sponsored “The Buried Life” in conjunction with Verizon Wireless Careers. It did not cost any money on student government’s part nor did it use any student activity fees. 1) From left to right: Ben Nemtin, Duncan Penn, Dave Lingwood, and Jonnie Penn make up “The Buried Life” cast. They travel around the nation asking young people the question: “What do you want to do before you die?” 2) Recent USC graduate and current Verizon Wireless employee, Lauren Snow gets the student audience excited about “The Buried Life.” Verizon Wireless Careers sponsored Monday night’s evening.3) Casey Long and Rachel Perry couldn’t hold in the laughter as “The Buried Life” cast shows videos from their second season on MTV. “The Buried Life” has done everything from streak across a soccer stadium to play basketball with President Barack Obama. 4) Ben Nemtin asks The Buried Life’s” famous question, “What do you want to do before you die?” Beginning as a two-week road trip in 2006, “The Buried Life” has toured the nation inspiring thousands of young people to enjoy life and live like they are dying. 5) Gina Perrotto received a “The Burried Life” onezie by tweeting her number to “The Burried Life” boys. The cast reached out to the audience several times throughout the night. 6) Ben Nemtin and Jonnie Penn from “The Buried Life” cast answer questions during the open mic portion of the night and listen to USC student’s dreams of what they want to do before they die. They received a variety of responses from “cure cancer” to “make a movie.”  7) Student body president Kenny Tracy, Suzi Kutcher, and Riley Cain, deputy chief of staff, enjoy themselves at “The Buried Life” show.   8) Duncan Penn and Jonnie Penn autograph a sign which local high schoolers Sasha Counts and Kaline Cardoso made. The huge sign said “#49 Meet the cast of The Buried Life.” They got to do just that at Monday’s show hosted by Carolina Productions.USC students showed up in droves for MTV’s “The Buried Life.” The Russell House Ballroom was packed as the four “Buried Life” friends encouraged students to follow their dreams and live like they had a death bed bucket list. The question of the night: “What do you want to do before you die?” The USC student government sponsored “The Buried Life” in conjunction with Verizon Wireless Careers. It did not cost any money on student government’s part nor did it use any student activity fees. 1) From left to right: Ben Nemtin, Duncan Penn, Dave Lingwood, and Jonnie Penn make up “The Buried Life” cast. They travel around the nation asking young people the question: “What do you want to do before you die?” 2) Recent USC graduate and current Verizon Wireless employee, Lauren Snow gets the student audience excited about “The Buried Life.” Verizon Wireless Careers sponsored Monday night’s evening.3) Casey Long and Rachel Perry couldn’t hold in the laughter as “The Buried Life” cast shows videos from their second season on MTV. “The Buried Life” has done everything from streak across a soccer stadium to play basketball with President Barack Obama. 4) Ben Nemtin asks The Buried Life’s” famous question, “What do you want to do before you die?” Beginning as a two-week road trip in 2006, “The Buried Life” has toured the nation inspiring thousands of young people to enjoy life and live like they are dying. 5) Gina Perrotto received a “The Burried Life” onezie by tweeting her number to “The Burried Life” boys. The cast reached out to the audience several times throughout the night. 6) Ben Nemtin and Jonnie Penn from “The Buried Life” cast answer questions during the open mic portion of the night and listen to USC student’s dreams of what they want to do before they die. They received a variety of responses from “cure cancer” to “make a movie.”  7) Student body president Kenny Tracy, Suzi Kutcher, and Riley Cain, deputy chief of staff, enjoy themselves at “The Buried Life” show.   8) Duncan Penn and Jonnie Penn autograph a sign which local high schoolers Sasha Counts and Kaline Cardoso made. The huge sign said “#49 Meet the cast of The Buried Life.” They got to do just that at Monday’s show hosted by Carolina Productions.

USC students showed up in droves for MTV’s “The Buried Life.” The Russell House Ballroom was packed as the four “Buried Life” friends encouraged students to follow their dreams and live like they had a death bed bucket list. The question of the night: “What do you want to do before you die?”

The USC student government sponsored “The Buried Life” in conjunction with Verizon Wireless Careers. It did not cost any money on student government’s part nor did it use any student activity fees.

1) From left to right: Ben Nemtin, Duncan Penn, Dave Lingwood, and Jonnie Penn make up “The Buried Life” cast. They travel around the nation asking young people the question: “What do you want to do before you die?”

2) Recent USC graduate and current Verizon Wireless employee, Lauren Snow gets the student audience excited about “The Buried Life.” Verizon Wireless Careers sponsored Monday night’s evening.

3) Casey Long and Rachel Perry couldn’t hold in the laughter as “The Buried Life” cast shows videos from their second season on MTV. “The Buried Life” has done everything from streak across a soccer stadium to play basketball with President Barack Obama.

4) Ben Nemtin asks The Buried Life’s” famous question, “What do you want to do before you die?” Beginning as a two-week road trip in 2006, “The Buried Life” has toured the nation inspiring thousands of young people to enjoy life and live like they are dying.

5) Gina Perrotto received a “The Burried Life” onezie by tweeting her number to “The Burried Life” boys. The cast reached out to the audience several times throughout the night.

6) Ben Nemtin and Jonnie Penn from “The Buried Life” cast answer questions during the open mic portion of the night and listen to USC student’s dreams of what they want to do before they die. They received a variety of responses from “cure cancer” to “make a movie.” 

7) Student body president Kenny Tracy, Suzi Kutcher, and Riley Cain, deputy chief of staff, enjoy themselves at “The Buried Life” show.  

8) Duncan Penn and Jonnie Penn autograph a sign which local high schoolers Sasha Counts and Kaline Cardoso made. The huge sign said “#49 Meet the cast of The Buried Life.” They got to do just that at Monday’s show hosted by Carolina Productions.

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laurenjenae: Spectacular Abandoned Theatres and Cinemas of the Northeastern United States Any venue designed for the entertainment of hundreds, or even thousands, of people in a single viewing is bound feel rather spooky once the crowds have despersed. Disused theatres and movie palaces are among the most mysterious abandoned buildings, and thanks to the advent of television and multiplexes, they exist in abundance. While their faded elegance makes for a melancholy scene, their vibrant colours and peeling grandeur offer a spectacular subject for photographers like Matt Lambros who captured these stunning images. Abandoned architecture has fascinated me since I was five years old. My grandmother used to take my brother and I in to investigate any old barn she happened to drive past. She was curious about what was left behind, and her inquisitive nature made a lasting impression on me.I grew up in Dutchess County, New York, and like most places there were quite a few supposedly “haunted” buildings begging for a closer look. Hudson River State hospital, one of the first places I went to on my own, was one of them. My friends and I used to drive around the campus late at night trying to scare each other. It was then that my interest in abandoned buildings evolved into a vehicle for artistic expression. I’ve spent ten years composing photographic obituaries for once-thriving buildings that are now crumbled and forgotten. My hope for my work is that it will shine light on beautiful, dated architecture and on the equal yet sinister beauty in decay. Matt Lambros laurenjenae: Spectacular Abandoned Theatres and Cinemas of the Northeastern United States Any venue designed for the entertainment of hundreds, or even thousands, of people in a single viewing is bound feel rather spooky once the crowds have despersed. Disused theatres and movie palaces are among the most mysterious abandoned buildings, and thanks to the advent of television and multiplexes, they exist in abundance. While their faded elegance makes for a melancholy scene, their vibrant colours and peeling grandeur offer a spectacular subject for photographers like Matt Lambros who captured these stunning images. Abandoned architecture has fascinated me since I was five years old. My grandmother used to take my brother and I in to investigate any old barn she happened to drive past. She was curious about what was left behind, and her inquisitive nature made a lasting impression on me.I grew up in Dutchess County, New York, and like most places there were quite a few supposedly “haunted” buildings begging for a closer look. Hudson River State hospital, one of the first places I went to on my own, was one of them. My friends and I used to drive around the campus late at night trying to scare each other. It was then that my interest in abandoned buildings evolved into a vehicle for artistic expression. I’ve spent ten years composing photographic obituaries for once-thriving buildings that are now crumbled and forgotten. My hope for my work is that it will shine light on beautiful, dated architecture and on the equal yet sinister beauty in decay. Matt Lambros laurenjenae: Spectacular Abandoned Theatres and Cinemas of the Northeastern United States Any venue designed for the entertainment of hundreds, or even thousands, of people in a single viewing is bound feel rather spooky once the crowds have despersed. Disused theatres and movie palaces are among the most mysterious abandoned buildings, and thanks to the advent of television and multiplexes, they exist in abundance. While their faded elegance makes for a melancholy scene, their vibrant colours and peeling grandeur offer a spectacular subject for photographers like Matt Lambros who captured these stunning images. Abandoned architecture has fascinated me since I was five years old. My grandmother used to take my brother and I in to investigate any old barn she happened to drive past. She was curious about what was left behind, and her inquisitive nature made a lasting impression on me.I grew up in Dutchess County, New York, and like most places there were quite a few supposedly “haunted” buildings begging for a closer look. Hudson River State hospital, one of the first places I went to on my own, was one of them. My friends and I used to drive around the campus late at night trying to scare each other. It was then that my interest in abandoned buildings evolved into a vehicle for artistic expression. I’ve spent ten years composing photographic obituaries for once-thriving buildings that are now crumbled and forgotten. My hope for my work is that it will shine light on beautiful, dated architecture and on the equal yet sinister beauty in decay. Matt Lambros laurenjenae: Spectacular Abandoned Theatres and Cinemas of the Northeastern United States Any venue designed for the entertainment of hundreds, or even thousands, of people in a single viewing is bound feel rather spooky once the crowds have despersed. Disused theatres and movie palaces are among the most mysterious abandoned buildings, and thanks to the advent of television and multiplexes, they exist in abundance. While their faded elegance makes for a melancholy scene, their vibrant colours and peeling grandeur offer a spectacular subject for photographers like Matt Lambros who captured these stunning images. Abandoned architecture has fascinated me since I was five years old. My grandmother used to take my brother and I in to investigate any old barn she happened to drive past. She was curious about what was left behind, and her inquisitive nature made a lasting impression on me.I grew up in Dutchess County, New York, and like most places there were quite a few supposedly “haunted” buildings begging for a closer look. Hudson River State hospital, one of the first places I went to on my own, was one of them. My friends and I used to drive around the campus late at night trying to scare each other. It was then that my interest in abandoned buildings evolved into a vehicle for artistic expression. I’ve spent ten years composing photographic obituaries for once-thriving buildings that are now crumbled and forgotten. My hope for my work is that it will shine light on beautiful, dated architecture and on the equal yet sinister beauty in decay. Matt Lambros

laurenjenae:

Spectacular Abandoned Theatres and Cinemas of the Northeastern United States

Any venue designed for the entertainment of hundreds, or even thousands, of people in a single viewing is bound feel rather spooky once the crowds have despersed. Disused theatres and movie palaces are among the most mysterious abandoned buildings, and thanks to the advent of television and multiplexes, they exist in abundance. While their faded elegance makes for a melancholy scene, their vibrant colours and peeling grandeur offer a spectacular subject for photographers like Matt Lambros who captured these stunning images.

Abandoned architecture has fascinated me since I was five years old. My grandmother used to take my brother and I in to investigate any old barn she happened to drive past. She was curious about what was left behind, and her inquisitive nature made a lasting impression on me.I grew up in Dutchess County, New York, and like most places there were quite a few supposedly “haunted” buildings begging for a closer look. Hudson River State hospital, one of the first places I went to on my own, was one of them. My friends and I used to drive around the campus late at night trying to scare each other. It was then that my interest in abandoned buildings evolved into a vehicle for artistic expression.

I’ve spent ten years composing photographic obituaries for once-thriving buildings that are now crumbled and forgotten. My hope for my work is that it will shine light on beautiful, dated architecture and on the equal yet sinister beauty in decay.

Matt Lambros

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BTS: How Sports Illustrated Shoots Football

My friend Patrick did an amazing job making this video! He went down to New Orleans and interviewed some of the best sports photographers in the business at one of the biggest games this year. All of this was shot and edited by him. I know how hectic it was, and it was well worth it. 

Don’t just watch, read all about it here: 

http://fstoppers.com/fstoppers-original-behind-the-scenes-with-sports-illustrated#disqus_thread


I found this video on my tumblr dashboard as I was finishing editing my own sports images. Wow, I can’t believe how technical and competitive this industry can be. According to the video an incredible amount of luck is involved in the sports photography industry. And the turn over from taking the images off the card to transmitting them to SI headquarters is absolutely mind-blowing.

Definitely make sure you have time to watch the whole thing as it gives a good overview of how photography has changed over the years. It was also interesting to hear how sometimes when the photographers thought that they didn’t capture any dynamic images, they actually did. But when they thought they had a fairly decent game, the editors begged to differ. Such is life.

# sports illustrated photography

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Oded Balilty/Associated Press Wednesday: Nechama Paarel Horowitz entered the men’s section of the wedding hall during her marriage ceremony with Chananya Yom Tov Lipa. Petah Tikva, Israel.  I love this image because the content is so rich. I spent more time trying to determine what exactly was happening and how I felt about it then I would spend watching the latest viral Youtube clip. But first let me address its technicality. Contrast. The end. This is primarily where the image’s power resides. The eye starts at bride Nechama Paarel Horowitz’s dress and persists to retreat back to it. “What is she looking at? What is that on her head? I wish I could see her face more.” My eye pattern resembled that of an atom, snapping back to the nucleus after exploring other outlying elements. The content is obviously powerful as well, but takes a bit of a back seat. I enjoy seeing a different culture within a culture. The Jewish Orthodox wedding even has an aptly, but hastily placed, temple back drop. Perhaps other culture’s wedding traditions are just as kitschy as ours. View Larger

Oded Balilty/Associated Press

Wednesday: Nechama Paarel Horowitz entered the men’s section of the wedding hall during her marriage ceremony with Chananya Yom Tov Lipa. Petah Tikva, Israel. 

I love this image because the content is so rich. I spent more time trying to determine what exactly was happening and how I felt about it then I would spend watching the latest viral Youtube clip. But first let me address its technicality.

Contrast. The end. This is primarily where the image’s power resides. The eye starts at bride Nechama Paarel Horowitz’s dress and persists to retreat back to it. “What is she looking at? What is that on her head? I wish I could see her face more.” My eye pattern resembled that of an atom, snapping back to the nucleus after exploring other outlying elements.

The content is obviously powerful as well, but takes a bit of a back seat. I enjoy seeing a different culture within a culture. The Jewish Orthodox wedding even has an aptly, but hastily placed, temple back drop. Perhaps other culture’s wedding traditions are just as kitschy as ours.

Posted 1 year ago

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This image by Eduardo Castaldod features Egyptian demonstrators marching towards Tahrir Square calling for the deposal of President Hosni Mobarak.

This image’s power comes from both content and composition. The striking image of the child at the forefront of this moment truly conveys the most emotion. The flag communicates a spirit of nationalism juxtaposed to the protestor’s purpose of overthrowing their leader.

The image is beautifully backlit with diffused lighting which renders a surreal reflection in front of their feet. The confident youngster is framed in between the buildings which adds increased emphasis and almost suggest divine approval.

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