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Each year the Savage seminar is a great educational and inspirational weekend for photojournalists.  This year I have the proud honor of speaking.

The circumstances around my presentation are probably less than inspiring.  With the state of newspapers in shambles, news of mass layoffs occurring daily, and many working and student photojournalists left wondering about the viability of their chosen professions, the NNPA thought it would be topical for me to talk about my experience leaving the industry.

It’s my goal to help any photographers who want to continue making a living through photography to have a clear view of some of their alternatives and help them maneuver around some of the obstacles they may face.

I know many of the people who follow my blog are photojournalists.  This is a call for your help. Whether you plan to attend or not (and I hope you will!) what kinds of questions do you have?  What specific points would you like to see me address?  What’s on your mind?  Please leave comments below.

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While in Grand Island this weekend I met up with Laurie and Bryce to shoot their engagement session.  I loved being back in my old favorite shooting grounds!  I thrive on variety and enjoy the challenges of new places, but there is something to be said about totally mastering a location.  I may be the only photographer in the world who repeatedly shoots in the Eddy Street underpass, but I LOVE IT!!!  Sure, it’s deafeningly loud, filled with broken glass, and sometimes smells of urine.  But the light, color and texture down there is amazing!  Like I told Laurie and Bryce, it’s not the type of place you would want to spend an afternoon–the the photos are SWEET!

Then we went to Mormon Island State Park…another fav of mine.

And my subjects?  I was able to work effortlessly with Laurie and Bryce.  Thanks for such a great time!  I’m looking forward to the Cottonmill in June!