Photo Journalism

The Journey Begins, Philly – Norfolk

August 10, 2010
By Steve Funk
The Journey Begins, Philly – Norfolk

The school year comes to an end, only creating new beginnings. With a rush to move all of our belongings from our apartments things become fuzzy with one object clearly in focus…our departure. As with any big trip there is always something to slow you down; a small delay on cosmetic body work on...
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Mini Cameras: Part Three of Three

August 5, 2010
By Bonnie
Mini Cameras:  Part Three of Three

Some people like Extremes. They like Big or Little. For those people, with a fondness for the Extreme and the Camera—we present mini cameras. Some cameras work. Some carry keys, and others; well they are just to be adored. The Retro Mini Digital Camera isn’t out yet, But I can’t wait- It’s so tiny—hopefully it will be out soon...
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Four Close Friends and Their VW Van Voyage Across the US

July 30, 2010
By Steve Funk
Four Close Friends and Their VW Van Voyage Across the US

Editors note: This is a dream many of us have had.  To take some time to travel across the United States in a Volkswagen van with some friends.  The romance with the road is as old as the horse!  Steve Funk and his friends are going to share this journey with us.  So without...
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A Photographer’s Journal: Tables Turned

May 26, 2010
By Peter Tobia
A Photographer’s Journal: Tables Turned

For ten years I would pass George almost everyday on my way to work. Sometimes I would roll down my window and give him spare change or maybe a dollar or two. Sometimes I’d give him food left over from a Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner. If I caught the light we would chat and...
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Rearview Photographic Approach

April 25, 2010
By Peter Tobia
Rearview Photographic Approach

After helping my wife Lisa turn the soil in her plot in Queen Village Community Garden, I wandered around taking pictures. Found a small piece of a mirror and started taking pictures of what it reflected. What is reflected in the mirror, which is front lit, and the overall scene which is back lite...
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A Photographer’s Journal: Nice Introduction

April 23, 2010
By Peter Tobia
A Photographer’s Journal: Nice Introduction

On a fall afternoon, I headed to northeast Philadelphia to photograph the singer/songwriter Carole King who was campaigning for John Kerry in his run for president in 2004. I waited outside for her arrival as people gathered inside a local politician’s headquartes. King finally showed up and entered the building to greet the locals...
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A Photographer’s Journal: Stopping for Petro in Conakry, Guinea

April 16, 2010
By Peter Tobia
A Photographer’s Journal: Stopping for Petro in Conakry, Guinea

Arriving in Conakry, Guinea, two workers with the International Rescue Committee greeted me at the airport and welcomed me to West Africa. After clearing customs, we drove to the hotel to drop off luggage and equipment and then head to a refugee camp on the border with Sierra Leone. Rebels with the Revolutionary United...
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What’s Your Blues Name? Find Out!

April 1, 2010
By Peter Tobia
What’s Your Blues Name?  Find Out!

Here is a fun game we all can try, because Peter Tobia photographed this sign, somewhere! Let’s see, My Blues Name is Brown Money Washington!  I never would have guessed that. What is yours?!?!  Try it for yourself and send it to your family and friends, I bet most people don’t know their Blues...
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A Photographer’s Journal: You Never Know, A True Story

March 30, 2010
By Peter Tobia
A Photographer’s Journal: You Never Know, A True Story

A call came into the newsroom on Thursday evening that the Camden Police were dragging the Cooper River in Camden, NJ for the body of a young woman who had been reported missing since Monday. As a photographer for the local newspaper I was sent out to cover the assignment. As I arrived at...
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Photo Friday: Caption Contest

March 17, 2010
By Hal
Photo Friday: Caption Contest

They LIKE big butts and they cannot lie… ••• Congratulation Shani, you made us laugh out loud! There is a new photo now, all of you please give writing a caption for that one a shot! You could win a prize like all the other caption contest winners have!
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Quote of the Day…

Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work.

- Thomas Edison