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AAJA Photo Hangouts 2020

Virtual - on a personal device near you.
Las Vegas, NV

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Thank you everyone for attending AAJA Photo Hangouts. If you have any questions, please feel free to send us a message. Hope to see you next year!

Coming to a personal screen near you...due to the covid-19 pandemic, we are going virtual this year. the AAJA PAG would like to invite you to our third ever "Photo Hangouts" where you get to learn from some of the top editorial photographers in the US (and this year, Hong Kong), see their work and listen to the stories behind the images.

The Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) is a non-profit organization committed to ensuring a fair representation of Asian Americans in the work place and in the media. The Photojournalists Affinity Group (PAG) is a sub group of AAJA and is focused on supporting and providing guidance to photojournalists and documentary photographers with educational programs and mentors to help further their careers.

Photo Hangouts was created to educate, motivate and inspire photographers who are interested in pursuing careers in editorial and/or documentary photography. These Photo Hangouts were made possible by the Pulitzer Center, which promotes in-depth engagement with global affairs through its support of quality international journalism across all media platforms and an innovative program of outreach and education.

We brought together some of the best editorial photographers in the country to share their knowledge and experience to help you tell better stories. Each session is 60 minutes long - approximately 40 minute presentation from our esteemed photographers, followed by Q&As.

Our confirmed speakers are (all times Eastern):
Monday, August 10, 5:30-6:30pm
Rosem Morton, Independent Journalist
Covering Covid-19: An Insider's Look
As a nurse, Rosem will provide an insider look into the pandemic that is currently spreading in our nation and around the world. She has the unique perspective of a healthcare worker who has seen first hand the trials and tribulations of the covid-19 virus.

Monday, August 10, 7:00-8:00pm
Robert Hanashiro, USA Today
Photographing Celebrities and Athletes
Robert will talk about his portraiture work photographing some of the most notable celebrities and athletes in the country. Hell show his work and talk about what it takes to get the shot, from gear, to logistics to funny anecdotes.

Tuesday, August 11 5:30-8:00pm (double session)
Bernadette Tuazon, CNN Digital
Jin Ding, International Women's Media Fund
Pitching Session: How to Deliver a Great Pitch
Bernadette and Jin will talk about how to pitch story ideas to editors and grantors. After a short break, we will have a 'pitching session' where attendees can make a brief presentation about a project they are working on and get immediate feedback from industry professionals.

Wednesday, August 12, 5:30-6:30pm
Richard Tsong-Taatarii, Minneapolis Star Tribune
Covering Civil Unrest
Richard has been at the heart of the George Floyd protests and the renewed Black Lives Matter Movement and will provide an in-depth visual look into the events that have taken place in Minneapolis since George Floyds death.

Wed. Aug. 12, 7:00-8:00pm
Nicki Sun, TechNicki Speaking
Tech Talk: DSLR Accessories
Geek out with us as Nicki talks about video accessories for DSLRs that will help you get better footage for your documentary projects. Lighting and gimbals and more, oh my! This will be geared toward video journalists who often find themselves going solo on assignments, but there will be lots of cool gadgets that we could all use to make our workload easier.

Wednesday, August 12, 10:00-11:00pm
Laurel Chor, Nat Geo Explorer
Covering the Hong Kong Protests
A Nat Geo Explorer, Laurel has been covering the protests in Hong Kong since Day 1 of last year. She has worked in multiple roles as a writer, photographer and videographer and will give us a more in-depth look into what has been happening in Hong Kong. This is a late start to accommodate the time difference with Hong Kong.

Come prepared to learn from some of the best in the business.

Location

Virtual - on a personal device near you.
f16 Information Highway
Las Vegas, NV 89139
United States

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