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When Photojournalists Forget the Words

When Photojournalists Forget the Words

by Stanley LearyMarch 7, 2026March 30, 2026

Doug Mills shares the story behind a historic black-and-white photograph from Ground Zero, capturing President George W. Bush embracing a firefighter amid the rubble and rescue workers following the September 11 attacks. Over the years,…

Celebrating Visual Storytelling at UTC’s 10th Annual Photo Night

Celebrating Visual Storytelling at UTC’s 10th Annual Photo Night

by Stanley LearyMarch 5, 2026March 30, 2026

Billy Weeks interviews Brynn Anderson of the Associated Press during the 10th Annual Photo Night at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. Anderson shared stories from more than a decade covering major sporting events—including the…

What You Should Be Working on to Become a Photojournalist

What You Should Be Working on to Become a Photojournalist

by Stanley LearyMarch 2, 2026March 30, 2026

If you want to become a photojournalist, you need to understand something up front: this isn’t about taking pretty pictures. It’s about telling stories that make people feel something. And that requires two things working…

Finding Your Own Path in Photography

Finding Your Own Path in Photography

by Stanley LearyOctober 31, 2025February 18, 2026

James Nachtwey speaking at the Atlanta Photojournalism Seminar, 2024.Hearing him share his life’s work reminded me why I chose this profession. His courage, empathy, and relentless pursuit of truth have shaped generations of visual storytellers…

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