Convergence Convergence Convergence

Another big announcement today! Yes the mother ship, National Geographic, has entered the assignment business with the announcement of a new business National Geographic Assignment. Under the helm of Alice Keating, a NG veteran, they will begin be representing 27 photographers covering all facets of assignment photography, even fashion.

Back in the fall, World Picture News, announced that they were changing their business model to focus exclusively on assignment work, so it looks to be more than a trend.

BBC PUBLICATION

After emailing and calling, calling and emailing, and being close a few times with publication, I finally got my immigrant story on the life of Sub-Saharan Africans in Spain published on the BBC web site. If you'd like to take a look here it is.

The Stories Behind the Stories

World Press Photo just announced a new section of their site with interviews with some of the winners from 2007 and 2008. 

Dispatches Magazine Debut

The long awaited debut of Dispatches Magazine finally happened today. VII founder, Gary Knight, is behind the magazine that hopes to break the mold of photojournalism oriented media.  Just read the mission statement as it's a criticism of the current news media an argument for more independent news.  I wish them all the success.

A Real Inspiration

Check out this YouTube clip on the work of Philip Blekinsop. It's truly inspiring!

Ron Haviv Interview on Charlie Rose

I came across this video the other day trolling around some other photography blogs. It's a great interview with Ron Haviv on Charlie Rose back in February 2001. Here he tells the stories behind some of his most iconic photos from conflicts he witnessed in Panama and the Balkans.