$85M deal to combine U-T, LA Times
Khai Le
“The owner of the Los Angeles Times has agreed to buy U-T San Diego, combining two of Southern California’s oldest and most recognizable media companies, executives announced Thursday.”
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Los Angeles Fire Departments Safety Seminar - DATE CHANGED
Khai Le
***The date for the Fire Safety Seminar has been postponed from Saturday, May 16th to Saturday, May 23rd due to scheduling conflicts with LAFD. We hope to see you there!***
We will be having a Los Angeles Fire Department safety seminar for PPAGLA membership and non-members in the media. It will take place on Saturday, May 23rd starting at 10am to 3pm.
Leading the seminar will be Peter Sanders, Public Information Officer from the Los Angeles Fire Department. This seminar will be important for our student members plus new information for our professional photographers and videographers.
The seminar will be located at the Los Angeles Fire Department, Fire Station 89 "B" Platoon, 7063 Laurel Canyon Bl. North Hollywood, CA 91605. It will be at the back end of the lot in the rear building.
U.S. Marshal Snatches Camera From Woman in Los Angeles, Smashes it to Sidewalk, Kicks it
Khai Le
“Strapped with an assault rifle, a United States Marshal stormed up to a woman recording from a residential sidewalk, snatching the camera from her hands and sending it smashing to the pavement before kicking it towards her in a shocking display of rage.
The marshal then walked off with a group of other armed cops who were part of a task force operation.”
Newsonomics: A coast-to-coast newspaper shuffle is taking shape
Khai Le
“From coast to coast, the spring scent of newspaper transactions hangs in the air. The big one — Apollo Global Management’s purchase of Digital First Media — is nearing completion. Meanwhile, sellers from New York City to southern California test the mettle (and wallets) of would-be buyers.
Expect that the biggest transaction of titles in recent history will be announced by the end of April. Apollo, acting within its exclusivity agreement to buy DFM, is now finishing its due diligence and arranging its financing of the $400 million deal. (“Apollo’s acquisition of Digital First Media”)
In total, millions of readers of U.S. newspapers and sites will see behind-the-home-page changes in who runs — and decides on the future of — their local news. Readers in DFM cities will wonder what Apollo’s ownership will mean — but readers of 10 papers in Pennsylvania, Texas, and New Mexico can now know their new owner.
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2015 Annual Awards Luncheon
Khai Le
A quick reminder that our annual awards banquet is coming up in a couple of weeks. Invitations were mailed out and should have arrived to members by now. We are set to have it at the Almansor Court in Alhambra on Saturday, March 28th at 11am. It's the best price at $29.95 if you purchase tickets prior to the event. On the day of the luncheon the price goes up to $35 at the door.
It's a great time for all of us to come together and enjoy ourselves!
For Questions please contact: David Fernandez visualtec@att.net
More information here: www.ppagla.org/blog/2015/2/12/2015-annual-awards-luncheon
PPAGLA Features Workshop With Award Winning Photographer Kirk McKoy
Khai Le
Explore a downtown L.A. location with an eye for the found moment of action with a sense of place.
Time will be split between shooting and critiques of best images.
12 student max.
Saturday, April 4, 2015 , 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Los Angeles Times
202 W 1st St, Los Angeles, CA 90012, use the spring street entrance. Parking one block west on Spring between 2nd and 3rd.
To reserve: contact Gerard Burkhart at: burkhagj@piercecollege.edu.
Use “FEATURES” in subject line.
KTTV’s Gina Silva Asks: ‘Why Do People Yell Profanities During a Reporter’s Live Shot?’
Khai Le
“Gina Silva, a reporter for Los Angeles FOX affiliate KTTV, has had enough. She’s sick and tired of people barging into her live shots and shouting, “F*&k her right in the p*&sy!”
In a recent post on KTTV’s site, Silva aired her grievances and took a decidedly feminist stance against the behavior:”
O.C. Register owners quit: Aaron Kushner, Eric Spitz resign executive duties
Khai Le
“Aaron Kushner and Eric Spitz, the co-owners of the Orange County Register’s parent company, Freedom Communications, resigned Tuesday from executive duties at the paper and the firm, the Register reported.
The move comes less than three years after an investment group led by Kushner bought Freedom in 2012 and announced a bold plan to aggressively expand its news products. Those efforts failed.”
Society of Professional Journalists presents: Send in the drones
Khai Le
KPCC'S CRAWFORD FAMILY FORUM
474 S. Raymond Ave, Pasadena, CA 91105
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11 2015
7:00 PM — 8:30 PM
In Los Angeles, the paparazzi work the streets and TV news helicopters take to the skies. But will we soon see the day when journalists routinely rely on drones to get the job done?
The Greater Los Angeles chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists invites you to attend a panel discussion on the implications of adding the tiny aircraft to the news gathering arsenal: What are the opportunities? How will they be regulated? What about air safety and personal privacy?
Los Angeles Times staff writer David Zahniser will moderate the panel featuring Dr. Gregory McNeal, professor of law and public policy at Pepperdine University; Peter Bibring, senior staff attorney at the ACLU of Southern California; and Jason Henry, staff writer for the San Gabriel Valley Tribune and a drone hobbyist.
KTLA Reporter, Honorary PPAGLA Member Stan Chambers Dies at 91
Khai Le
“Stan Chambers, the veteran local TV news reporter whose career at KTLA spanned more than six decades, died Friday, according to his family. He was 91.
Chambers passed away shortly after 10:30 a.m. at his Holmby Hills home surrounded by family, according to his daughter Mary Moro. He is survived by his wife Gigi, 11 children, 38 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.”
2015 Annual Awards Luncheon
Khai Le
The 2015 PPAGLA Annual Awards Luncheon will be on Saturday, March 28 2015.
Starting at 11:00am - 4:00pm
The Location is Almansor Court at 700 S. Almansor St. in the City of Alhambra Ca. 91801
The buffet will have beef,chicken, and fish entrees. Several salads and vegetables with assorted desserts.
The Bar will be cash only.
The Price for the Event is $29.95 per person ( RSVP ) and at the Door will be $35.00
The Invitations will be mailed in the last week of February. You will be able to RSVP then too.
For Questions please contact: David Fernandez visualtec@att.net
Photography Exhibition After Mikiko Hara: Floating in the Moment
Khai Le
“Mikiko Hara is one of four Japanese photographers who were featured in the exhibition In Focus: Tokyo that was held at the Getty Center August through December, 2014. Mikiko visited Los Angeles last fall to teach a master class hosted by the Getty Museum’s Education Department as part of a partnership program with local community colleges.
Photography students from College of the Canyons and Pierce College participated in the master class lead by Mikiko and had a unique opportunity to learn her artistic philosophy and distinctive “snapshot style”. This exhibition showcases the fruits of those students’ hard work inspired by Mikiko Hara.”
Opening Night Reception: Friday, February 6, 7pm-9pm
Light refreshments will be served.
Exhibition Hours:
Tuesdays & Thursdays: 12pm-7pm
Wednesdays & Fridays: 12pm-4pm
Saturdays (Feb.14 & 28): 12pm-4:30pm
*Closed on Mondays and Saturdays Feb. 7 & 21
Venue:
JFLA Auditorium (5700 Wilshire Blvd. #100 Los Angeles, CA 90036)
Street parking is available near JFLA. Click Here for Parking Info
(NO PARKING VALIDATIONS PROVIDED)
Admission: Free
No reservation required
Co-organized by:
College of the Canyons, Pierce College
Supported by:
The J. Paul Getty Museum
Why Sports Illustrated laid off all of its photographers
Khai Le
“Can news organizations survive without photographers on staff? That question jolted the media world Friday after Sports Illustrated laid off its entire roster.
Photographers haven’t been hit with a layoff of that scale since The Chicago Sun-Times cut its entire 28-person photo staff in 2013. The newspaper said it would use freelance photographers and ask its reporters to do some shooting of their own, though it did end up rehiring four.
The move by Sports Illustrated, owned by Time (TIME), was particularly notable because beautiful photographs dominate its print pages and online articles. And while it seems unthinkable for a publication so reliant on high-caliber images to cut its photographers, it had only six of them on its staff. Many photos on its pages come from Getty Images, the Associated Press and other providers.”
New Officers
Khai Le
The Press Photographers Association of Greater Los Angeles is proud to announce the election of Lou Gabrielle, Karen Quincy Loberg, Nancy Newman, and Jim Ober to the board. Jason Wittman will serve as an alternate board member.
Louis Gabriele has more than 35 years of film and television news experience in the news industry. Thirty-three of those years have been with NBC News. During his career he was awarded several times for his work in news and documentaries. He is also a member of the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences as well as the UCLA Alumni Association. Gabriele has also been representing NABET-CWA members in many capacities.
For the past 14 years and 9 months, I’ve been in love with my job as a staff photographer at the Ventura County Star. I’ve been shooting since my father told me never to touch his camera. I was about four years old at the time. Doors have opened for me since that include a BFA in film from Art Center College of Design, freelance work with LIFE magazine and being exhibited at the Annenberg Space for Photography. I’m just getting my groove on now, there’s a lot more to come. I would consider it an honor to be elected onto the board and delighted to add my energy and creativity into the PPAGLA. I’d like to not only contribute to the education of college student members but also see if we can offer a program for high school students, even grade school children, helping to create a better understanding of what it is that we do, its importance and how they can grow their skills as good young photojournalists.
Nancy Newman is currently serving on the PPAGLA Board of Directors. She has served from 2012-2014, 2004-2007, and 1991-1997. She is a Past- President, and has also served 2 years as Vice-President. After the Princess Diana tragedy, Nancy initiated, and created a team to create the organizations Code of Ethics, a document which she wrote, and which still stands today. She has overseen Dodger Night, the Annual Awards Banquet, and also co-chaired the PPAGLA "The New World of Media" conference for our members. Nancy was a staff photographer for the Pasadena Star-News, the San Gabriel Valley Tribune, and the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin. She has run her own photography business, Nancy Newman Photography for the last 17 years, serving major clients and corporations nationwide. In addition to her work with PPAGLA, Nancy mentors students pursuing photojournalism, and looks forward to the opportunity to continue giving back to PPAGLA, and to a profession which she says has given her so much.
Jim Ober is currently on the board of Directors, and served as President in 1984, He has been continuosly involved with the the PPAGLA since he joined in 1971 and served as Treasurer in 1972, He was the editor of Just One More for many years, and is currently the Ad Chairman for Just One More. He is a 1964 graduate of Mt. Carmel High School and Pepperdine College, and learned the newspqper business there and during his four years of high school in the Scholastic Sports Assn which was part of the Los Angeles Examiner. In 1968, while still in college, he went to work for the LA Herald Examiner until 1979 when he started his own business, Trackside Photo, which specializes in off-road racing photography. He also was a principal in a p.r./ad agency, Dietrich, Ober & Rettie, Inc., whose clients included BFGoodrich and Cosworth Racing Engines. He continues his work photo work running Trackside Photo and his hobby is working on his vintage Studebakers.
Unauthorized Photojournalism Images Turned Into Custom Smartphone Cases on Amazon
Khai Le
“A gut-wrenching image of a lifeless child being carried away from the scene of a bomb blast appeared today, emblazoned on an iPhone case for sale on Amazon.
The image was originally shot by The New York Times photographer Tyler Hicks, who’d captured the it earlier this year. The photo had appeared on the front page of The Times.
The paper did not grant permission for Hicks’ photograph to be used by these Amazon-authorized sellers, and most certainly not for an iPhone case.”
Enter the Year End Contest
Khai Le
Entry pages for the 2014 year end contest are now online. All entries are due Jan. 15, 2015.
Videographers can go to this page to view the contest rules and enter.
Photographers can go to this page to view the contest rules and enter.
Contact khai@khai-le.com with any issues or questions regarding the contest upload process.
2015 Board Election
Khai Le
PPAGLA Professional Members have from until Dec. 31st to cast your votes for your next Board of Directors for 2015 year. Ballots are cast online only and will only take a couple of minutes. Click on this link to start the voting process. The election is only open to Professional Members. Associate and student members cannot vote.
Your vote is important to all of us - Please VOTE by December 31st!
There are 4 open positions and 5 candidates, members may make a maximum of 4 yes votes.
http://goo.gl/forms/RZyrLmbeZQ
Photojournalists Hire Lobbyists to Fight for Favorable Drone Rules
Khai Le
“Reports that you might need a pilot license to use drones commercially have provoked the National Press Photographers Association into hiring lobbyists from the Holland & Knight law firm to fight for more relaxed drone-flying standards from the FAA according to a report from the Hill. Two former House of Representative staffers have registered as lobbyists for the group to talk to the FAA as it drafts rules for commercial drones.”
Toys for Tots Collection
Khai Le
PPAGLA invites you to join us as we celebrate the holiday season!
We are, once again, asking you to share the joy of the holidays and bring an unwrapped toy, valued up to $20, to our evening event.
We have reserved a small dining room at Tony's BellaVista and will have pizza for all.
Tony's (no-host) bar will be open for service.
We look forward to seeing you!
- Date: Saturday, Dec. 6, 2014
- Time: 6pm-10pm
- Location: Tony's BellaVista, 3116 W. Magnolia Blvd, Burbank
PPAGLA Student Amy Gaskins places third in College Media Association Pinnacle Awards
Khai Le
Community Colleges can create great photojournalists.
Santa Monica College’s Amy Gaskin Placing Third against giants like Western Kentucky and the University of Kentucky in the College Media Association Pinnacle Awards is a deeply satisfying proof.
Ms. Gaskin was reeling from the sleeplessness of the Eddie Adam’s Workshop in October, but forged ahead on more deprivation by covering California Chrome at the Breeders Cup during the last weekend in October.
A day after publication on the SMC Corsair website last spring the Chrome story was the second most searched story on Google, behind the Sports Illustrated story. Old pro’s at the Breeders Cup have been talking about it and surprised to find the shooter working in their midst.
At the EAW Ms. Gaskin’s interviewed with former Sports Illustrated photo editor Jimmy Colton. Colton said in an email interview, “I told her that her work on the California Chrome story would have been a winner regardless of the horse's status. Some really fine images behind the scenes as well as gorgeous light in some of the race action. She was one of the most enthusiastic students I have ever met during my 24 years at EAW!”
There is insight in Ms. Gaskin’s work, coupled with a curiosity about people and society, photographic excellence, and drive. Speaking as an educator, Ms Gaskin best embodies the qualities we hope to instill in a successful new generation of visual journalists.