A Baltimore photojournalist who covered the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse spoke about the impact of documenting such an event, calling it one of the worst things he’s seen in his years working. “This is up there,” James Searls told WWLTV, a New Orleans-based CBS affiliate, in an interview with Devin Bartolotta. “This is easily … Read more
Motaz Azaiza A Palestinian photographer who rose to fame for his raw imagery from inside Gaza has reflected on his new-found celebrity since being evacuated from his war-stricken home. Before the October 7 Hamas attacks and the subsequent Israeli assault on Gaza, Motaz Azaiza had around 27,500 Instagram followers. Since then, the photojournalist has grown … Read more
Sebastião Salgado. | Fernando Frazão/Agência Brasil Legendary photographer Sebastião Salgado has announced his retirement from shooting in the field. The 80-year-old Brazilian tells The Guardian that years of working in hostile environments has taken its toll and it’s time to call it a day. “I know I won’t live much longer. But I don’t want … Read more
The Los Angeles Times reports that it has begun laying off employees on Tuesday, with at least 115 newsroom staff slated to be let go. The cuts amount to more than 20% of the newsroom, which comprises writers, photographers, and other vital positions. The new round of cuts is one of the most significant workforce … Read more
Press photographer Mostafa Alkharouf is dragged to the ground by Israel Border Police in East Jerusalem. Shocking footage filmed on Friday shows a press photographer being beaten by Israel Border Police in East Jerusalem. Mostafa Alkharouf who works for the Anadolu news agency was accosted by several police officers after covering a prayer protest. Warning: … Read more
Rachael Rodgers is a photographer who documents her road trips on Instagram. But her travel companions aren’t family members or friends — they’re dogs without permanent homes. Rodgers, who lives in the small hamlet of Exshaw in Alberta, Canada, said she has traveled with hundreds of dogs across Canada, plus three U.S. states — Washington, … Read more