Women In Photojournalism: Expanding Our Visions
DURHAM, NC (July 6, 2007) - How will you survive in today’s changing newsroom? Will you be left behind or learn what it takes to keep up with the changes? Come to Austin, TX, for the NPPA Women in Photojournalism Conference August 17-19, 2007, to learn skills which will help you survive today’s changing newsroom.
The Women in Photojournalism Conference has been traveling across the country for the past 18 years. The conference features a full program for both print and television photojournalists.
Speakers will include Pauline Lubens, The San Jose Mercury News; Melissa Lyttle, The St. Petersburg Times and creator of “APhotoaDay”; Preston Gannaway, The Concord Monitor; April Saul, The Philadelphia Inquirer; and Tom Kennedy from Washingtonpost.Newsweek Interactive. Billy Calzada and Anita Baca, from the San Antonio Express News, will offer a limited seating workshops in “Creating your own Soundslides Presentations” both on Saturday and Sunday. Seating is limited to 30 each day.
The television program is designed to help everyone, from the beginner to the seasoned professional. There will be video workshop on “Storytelling 101”, “Back to Basics”, “Finding Those Magic Moments in Your Stories."
The weekend kicks off with a welcome reception and special “Walkabout” on Friday night August 17, 2007 sponsored by Canon. The Congress Avenue Bridge is the home of North America’s largest colony of bats. Every night at sunset, the bats take off into the night. It’s truly one of the most amazing sights you’ve ever seen. Pictures taken from that will be judged and winners will be selected. Saturday August 18, 2007 features a special gallery reception and exhibit featuring the winning images from the “Expanding Our Visions” photography contest.
The Women In Photojournalism Conference:
• This conference is not “FOR WOMEN” only. It is open to everyone.
• The conference features a full weekend of compelling and useful workshops.
• This conference features the best photojournalists in the country.
• Workshops are intended to give everyone tools to go back to their newspaper and put what they learn to work.
• Portfolio critiques will be offered.
The conference will be held at the Hyatt Regency Town Lake/Austin This location is one of the best hotels in downtown Austin. NPPA has negotiated a special rate of $125 a night for single/double occupancy. It is in walking distance of Palmer Auditorium, the legendary Sixth Street entertainment district, and the State Capitol. Deadline for special rate is August 1, 2007. Rates go up after that date to $259 a night. To make your reservations please call +1.512.477.1234
For more information please go to www.womeninphotojournalism.org or contact Pat Holloway at +1.816.868.9914.
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