Photojournalist Ashley Gilbertson has spent considerable time in Iraq, and even more time dealing with the aftermath. NPR's Alex Chadwick spoke with Gilbertson his experiences and the changes he found in himself after returning home. They also discuss Gilbertson's new book, Whiskey Tango Foxtrot, a collection of images and commentary from his time in Iraq.
The Frontline Club is hosting an event, along with VII Photo Agency, to discuss the issues confronting journalists reporting from the frontlines. The talk will be held on Tuesday, November 13, at 7pm, at Powerhouse Arena in Brooklyn. Speakers will include Jon Lee Anderson, Robert Fisk, Fran Unsworth, Chuck Lustig, Ron Haviv, and Ghaith Abdul-Ahad. A tribute to photojournalist Alexandra Boulat is also planned, following the talk. The program is free, with registration online at the Frontline Club's website.
For those in New York City, there will be a special showing at 7:30 this evening at The Bubble Lounge of the extended 18-minute version of the film Never Coming Home. An updated version of the project is also now available on MediaStorm. Tonight also marks the launch of the book version of the project from photojournalist Andrew Lichtenstein. Originally published on MediaStorm in 2005, Never Coming Home, by Lichtenstein and audio producer Zac Barr, has been expanded to include never-seen-before stories from several other American families who lost loved ones in Iraq. WHEN: Tonight, October 29, 6:30-8:30pm (film viewing at 7:30) WHERE: Bubble Lounge, 228 West Broadway, New York, NY WHAT: Book launch and showing of extended version of film
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Just a reminder- the Atlanta Photojournalism Seminar is coming up on November 30 & December 1, in Atlanta, GA. Deadline for contest entries is November 7. Speakers this year will include Kristin Ashburn, Renee Byer, Dan Beatty, Gary Coronado, Pat Drew, and Will Yurman. For those interested, there will be additional Workshops on Friday, those who register can select from Multimedia, Sports, Documentary Photography, Location Lighting, and Legal Issues in Photography.