WASHINGTON, DC, 8 June 2011 — Tara Kocourek made this film during my 2-5 June 2011 Backpack Journalism Workshop in Washington, DC. Tara’s background as still photographer is evident in this piece, a quiet examination of one artist’s quest for creative self. She used an HDSLR with separate recorder to ensure powerful images and professional […]
WASHINGTON, DC, 3 June 2011 — Daniel Sadicario uses the versatility of a portable, hand-held digital camera to capture effective images of a Washingtonian man working his garden in the nation’s capital. Dan is one of five participants at the Backpack Journalism Workshop With Bill Gentile in Washington, DC. Above, workshop Kate Fenner interviews her […]
WASHINGTON, DC, 3 June 2011 — Check out Lee Poston (right) a participant in my Backpack Journalism Workshop, who ran into Joe Montegna while shooting a documentary at the famous Ben’s Chili Bowl in the nation’s capital. Lee says Joe was “incredibly gracious, warm and friendly — and hungry.” (Photo courtesy of Joe Montegna Family.)
WASHINGTON, DC, 3 June 2011 — Lee Poston (above center) interviews visitors at Ben’s Chili Bowl in Washington, DC, while working on a documentary about the historic restaurant. It was Poston’s second day of shooting during the four-day Backpack Journalism Workshop With Bill Gentile in Washington, DC. WASHINGTON, DC, 3 June 2011 — Sam Slosberg […]
WASHINGTON, DC, 2 June 2011 — The latest Backpack Journalism Workshop got off to a terrific start today with participants digging into good stories with some compelling characters. Above, assistant instructor Maria Howell goes over Final Cut Pro with Sam Slosberg. Above, Kate Fenner listens to assistant instructor Kelly Donnellan. Above foreground, Daniel Sadicario works […]
WASHINGTON, DC, 30 May 2011 — Backpack journalist Carmen Gentile recounted in this video for USA TODAY how he was shot in the face with a rocket-propelled grenade (RPG) while on assignment in Afghanistan. Gentile, apparently not a close blood relative, has recently returned to Afghanistan to report for USA TODAY. The video of Gentile […]