Congrats to Eric Sheler for taking first place in the 5th Challenge: Portrait/Personality. I would also like to thank Preston for doing a great job on critiquing most all photos submitted and giving great feedback to build off of.
Thanks to everyone for taking their time contribute, I can’t wait to see what you guys have for the next challenge. – Christopher Griffin
Challenge 5 Results: Portrait/Personality, 1st: Eric Sheler, 2nd: Lisa Zunzanika, 3rd: Chris Griffin, HM: Sam Bendet, HM: Brittany Barker and HM: Sam Rogers.
Eric selected “Color” as the next 20 Day Challenge. We all look forward to seeing what you come up with.
Take part in the 20 Day Challenge by signing up on Facebook. You may also follow the link to view the winners and other entries.
Christopher Lee Griffin has started a 20 Day Challenge Page on Facebook for anyone that wants to sign up and participate. Stop by, sign-up and participate! Military photojournalists and photographers from all around the world are already fans and participating.
A theme will be set every 20 days for you as a photographer to go out and cover using your own creativity. There will be a different Judge every challenge to decide the top photo. Only one shot can be submitted per theme. The winner will pick the next theme and photo will be placed as the group icon.
“1984 Newhouse Military Photographers” is a new small book which has a few portraits of students in that class, 25 years ago. It was recently put together by Rayburn Beale, who was a grad student at that time, and friend of many of the MPJ students.
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NOTE: Candidates with Federal status may apply under PUBLIC announcements in addition to the corresponding MERIT PROMOTION announcement but must submit separate applications for each vacancy to be considered for both. To be considered under Merit Promotion as well as to be considered under Special Hiring Authorities (e.g., VRA eligible, severely disabled individuals, former Peace Corps and VISTA Volunteers, etc), you must apply under vacancy announcement number: ___OC-10-008B__ . The Broadcast Media & Technology Center plans, coordinates and administers the production and contracting of television work for the Department and its agencies. Also, it operates a central audio and videoconferencing facility for the Department, an internal USDA television broadcasting network as well as a multimedia production and content delivery facility. In addition, the Center oversees a television and radio news service, which provides news to broadcast stations and syndicated broadcasters nationwide via the airwaves, a dial-up service and the Internet. The Center works cooperatively with other divisions of the office of Communications and the agencies and offices of the Department. It also works with the White House, other Departments and agencies at the Federal, State, or local level.
Incumbent serves as a productions assistant, assisting project managers, directors and producers in the production of video programs, television stories and multimedia/new media projects.
A Bachelors of Arts degree specializing in communications, film, television or New Media is desirable. Work also demands knowledge of theory and application of production techniques, knowledge of audio visual production from inception to completion, basic edition on NLE systems and some skill in HD format cameras and their operation as well as lighting for video.
Assistant Managing Editor Michele McNally, who oversees photography for The New York Times, answered questions from readers June 22-26 on the topics of Photography and Photojournalism. A great read and suggested by Don Sutherland (Doc).
The casket of Skip Ivins arrives by motorcycle at First Baptist Church of Upper Marlboro, MD on Friday, the 19th of June. He passed away earlier in the week after a long battle with cancer. Over 200 friends, family and co-workers gathered to pay their final respects. (Photo by Ken Hammond)
There will be two viewings at Lee Funeral Home in Owings, MD which is just south of Dunkirk MD on MD State Route 4. The address is 8125 Southern Maryland Blvd (aka Rt 4), Owings MD 20736. Viewings will be this Thursday, the 18th of June, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Phone number is (301) 855-0888.
Church services will be held at First Baptist Church of Upper Marlboro, MD on Friday, the 19th of June starting at 11:00 a.m. There will be a gathering after the services at the church where food will be served. All are welcome. The address is 7415 S Crain Highway (U.S. Highway 301), Upper Marlboro MD 20772.
Skip will be interred at Arlington National Cemetery at some future time. There is a backlog right now so we were not able to have the burial on the same date as the church services.
In order to help families that are traveling the same journey with cancer that Skip and I have traveled, we have set up a special fund to have donations sent in lieu of flowers. The donations will be used to help other families in similar circumstances. Please send donations to M&T Bank, 632 East Bayfront Rd, Deale MD 20751. The name of the account is “This Ride is on Skip.” POC at the bank is Eva Roy at (410) 867-6238.
There will be military pall bearers at the funeral services and we encourage all military members to wear their Service Dress/Class A uniforms.
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“1984 Newhouse Military Photographers” is a new small book which has a few portraits of students in that class, 25 years ago. It was recently put together by Rayburn Beale, who was a grad student at that time, and friend of many of the MPJ students.
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