David Handschuh on the Northern Short Course.

March 19-21, 2009 will mark the 28th presentation of the Northern Short Course in Photojournalism, a special education program of the NPPA, the National Press Photographers Association. The Northern Short Course provides an opportunity for photojournalists – both veterans and those new to the field – to gather, exchange ideas, and review portfolios. As David, a working photojournalist who broke into the business at age 17, explains in this podcast, photographers other than photojournalists are welcome to attend, share experiences, and learn from the professionals.

Links:

• www.northernshortcourse.com - For information on the Northern Short Course
• www.nycfoodphotos.com - David Handschuh’s Web site
• www.nydailynews.com - The newspaper David works for
• www.nppa.org - The National Press Photographer’s Association
• www.youtube.com - David was one of the three distinguished judges of NYI’s Photograph Your Hometown contest

This September marks the seventh anniversary of September 11, 2001, and we have a riveting discussion with New York Daily News photographer David Handschuh

David was one of the first photojournalists to reach the World Trade Center that bright September morning. The photographs he was able to take before he was seriously injured are some of the most arresting pictures taken that day. His account of his evacuation is personal, but highly relevant to everyone with an interest in how news is gathered in this country.

David also discusses his advocacy for a study of the long-term health issues for photojournalists and other media professionals who covered the World Trade Center in the aftermath of the 2001 attacks, and the larger issue of the stress and health issues faced by all photojournalists

New York Institute of Photography’s long-time student advisor Jerry Rice had the opportunity to enjoy taking classes with some of the most famous photography educators of the last century. In an earlier podcast, Jerry shared his recollections of taking the master class taught by the legendary Lisette Model at New York’s New School.

In this installment, Jerry recounts his study at the Rochester Institute of Technology in the 1960s. We think you’ll find it fascinating as Jerry recalls in detail the classroom methodology of Minor White.

• Wikipedia - Article about Minor White on Wikipedia
• Masters-of-Photograph.com - Examples of Minor White's work at masters-of-photography.com
• RIT - Link to RIT

Lisette Model was one of the most legendary photography teachers of the 20th Century, as well as a remarkable photographer. NYI Student Advisor Jerry Rice took her class at New York’s New School in 1960s. To learn more about Lisette, her life, her photography and teaching style, listen to this podcast.

To see examples of Lisette’s work, follow these links:

• Fahey Klein Gallery - 40 small photos of Lisette’s from a show of her vintage prints mounted in 2004 at the Fahey Klein Gallery in San Francisco, including portraits of the living Louis Armstrong and the deceased Billie Holiday.
• Artcyclopedia - Links to lots of sites mentioning Lisette Model.
• Cybermuse - Interesting site with lots of pictures taken by Lisette over the years including many self portraits shot with her Leica and Rolleiflex.
• Masters-of-photography.com - Features the work of many great 19th and 20th Century photographers.