December 27, 2006 - Winning images from the October 2006 WNPA monthly clip contest are online. The gallery can be viewed here:
Posted by Administrator as Clip Contest Update at 1:17 PM EST
December 27th, 2006
CLIP CONTEST: October Gallery Online
What do you think is cool?
Hey guys…
So, now that we know who our speakers are, it’s time for my annual fundraising (door prizes!) for the convention. I will talk to my usual folks who have been VERY generous, but I’m wondering if there is anything out there that you think would be cool to win. And no…Porsche is not an option. I would say that our donated items have ranged in price from $10 to $350 depending on the item. I am also wondering if you guys might consider talking to your editors regarding a donation/door prize from you newspaper. As an example, The Post-Crescent is going to donate another camera this year…I know that Rick Wood is enjoying his Leica digital point and shoot from last year! No donation/door prize is too small and we had a lot of fun giving things away to those who attended last year’s convention. So…fire away and let me know what you think…either post an idea or email me at dpowers@postcrescent.com, and the sooner the better! Thanks…Dan.
Posted by Guest Author as 2007 Convention at 11:24 AM EST
Staff Change At The Post-Crescent
Hey all…
As you may know, we finally hired a photographer to fill the shoes of Kristyna Wentz-Graff who moved on to The Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel. Well, after about five months the person we hired decided to leave us and photojournalism entirely. That being said, I’m happy to say we have hired our most recent intern Michael P. King. He starts in late June or early July, after he graduates from college. He might attend the WNPA convention, so please welcome him to Wisconsin! Thanks…Dan.
Posted by Guest Author as Job Watch at 11:24 AM EST
December 21st, 2006
Clip Contest: FTP login changes made
If you’re submitting your clip wins via FTP, the login settings were recently changed. Visit http://www.wnpaonline.com/clipwins.shtml to see the updated information.
Posted by Administrator as Webmaster's Column at 12:14 AM EST
December 19th, 2006
Clip Contest: Standings Updated Through October
John Maniaci Wisconsin State Journal 735
Corey Wilson Press Gazette 730
Mark Hoffman Journal Sentinel 720
Dan Lassiter Janesville Gazette 620
Evan Siegle Press-Gazette 580
Dan Powers Post-Crescent 455
Mike De Sisti Post-Crescent 370
Kevin Poirier Kenosha News 305
Terry Mayer The Week 300
Kirk Wagner Post-Crescent 275
Marc Larson Press-Gazette 260
Mark Hertzberg Journal Times 240
Steve Kinderman Leader-Telegram 235
Bruce Halmo Sheboygan Press 235
Gregory Shaver Journal Times 235
Al Hoch Janesville Gazette 190
Tom Loucks Daily Tribune 170
Patrick Ferron Post-Crescent 160
Sam Castro Sheboygan Press 150
Michael King Post-Crescent 140
William Glasheen Freelance 130
Brad Rupert Press Gazette 130
Michelle Stocker Capital Times 120
Mary Langenfeld Times-Tribune 100
Sharon Cekada Post-Crescent 90
Craig Schreiner Wisconsin State Journal 50
Ron Kuenstler Community Newspapers, Inc. 50
Mike De Vries Capital Times 50
Mike Roemer Freelance 40
Dwight Nale Post-Crescent 40
Kristyna Wentz-Graff Journal Sentinel 40
Posted by Administrator as Clip Contest Update at 3:55 PM EST
October Clip Results are In
Greetings News Photographers,
The clips from October were judged by Ken Lyons, Lee Fiedler and Bobby Coker at The Orlando Sentinel in Orlando, Florida.
Kudos to Mark Hertzberg for some great news photography and Dwight Nale for ripping the camera out of their hands and showing his staff how to take great pictures instead of just telling them.
Award winners please send your entries to Scott Anderson so they can appear online;
http://www.wnpaonline.com/clipwins.shtml
Spot News
1. Mark Hertzberg-Deputy’s car in accident
2. Corey Wilson- Fatal Shooting Chalk Outline
3. Dan Lassiter-Dump Truck Fire
General News
1. Mark Hertzberg-Horlick Truancy Patrol
2. Mark Hertzberg-Cosey found guilty of murder
3. Terry Mayer-Fallen soldiers combat boot display
Feature
1. Kirk Wagner-Miniature horse equine therapy
2. Patrick Ferron-Wal-Mart Santa birthday present
3. Mark Hertzberg-Racing Sausages Tailgate Party
Portrait
1. Evan Siegle-Tim R. at Paul’s Pantry
2. Gregory Shaver-Lee Vazquez and bicycle
3. Tom Loucks-Don Farrish with coffee
Sports
1. John Maniaci-Hoosier Sacked
2. Dwight Nale-Packers Battering Ram
3. Mark Hoffman-Al Harris tips Chris Chambers
Feature Multiple
1. Evan Siegle-Operation K9 Love
2. Terry Mayer-Officer Martin & school security
3. Bruce Halmo-M60A3 Tank returns to town
Thank you all for entering and please send your winning entries to Scott Anderson
http://www.wnpaonline.com/clipwins.shtml
Posted by jmaniaci as Webmaster's Column, Clip Contest Update at 3:08 PM EST
December 16th, 2006
Jim Brandenburg to be speaker at WNPA
Famed National Geographic photographer Jim Brandenburg will be speaking at the 2007 convention on Saturday, March 31 at the Milwaukee Art Museum.
His appearance has been made possible due to the generous support of Canon U.S.A.
An excellent slide show of some of his favorite images narrated by himself can be found at:
http://www.startribune.com/319/v-slide_show/story/687910.html
More of his work can be found at:
http://www.jimbrandenburg.com
Posted by Mark Hoffman as 2007 Convention at 12:12 AM EST
December 14th, 2006
A Message from Joyce Guldan
Dear WNPA members,
Please accept my belated thanks in honoring the memory of my husband, Dale through your generous gift of co- sponsoring the photo exhibit of the Dale Guldan Collection at V.P. gallery of Fine Photography, in Milwaukee .
Your sponsorship provided for a generous contribution which was put to good use in
providing for my children’s college education.
My son, Sam, is preparing to graduate this summer from UWM with a B.S. degree in Organizational Administration, and is also completing his Associate Degree from Gateway Technical College in Aeronautical Sciences. Sam’s goal is to become a commercial Pilot.
My daughter, Sarah, is planning to apply to the School of Business at UW- Madison in her junior year. These are exciting times in both of their lives.
I want to thank all of you once again for all of your support in what has been a very
trying time for our family. You are very special to my family and me.
Sincerely,
Joyce Guldan
Posted by Administrator as WNPA Report at 10:29 AM EST
December 8th, 2006
Pulitzer Prize winner David Leeson first confirmed speaker for 2007 WNPA convention
Dallas Morning News photojournalist David Leeson is the first confirmed speaker for the 2007 WNPA convention Friday-Saturday March 30-31 in Milwaukee.
He recently wrote a thought-provoking essay on Sportsshooter.com on the the future of photojournalism. Here is the link:
Leeson - The Future of Photojournalism
We have not decided on a location yet, pending the announcement of our Canon Explorer of Light speaker. The Milwaukee Art Museum has some advantages and disadvantages and we’ll need to balance those issues.
This year’s contest will be run by Nathan Pier.
It’s never to early to start editing your entries.
Instructions & rules are expected to be the same as they have in past years. Look for a mailing in the next couple of weeks. They will also be posted on the website.
We have a room block at the Hotel Metro. If you’re interested in a room there, please contact me at mhoffman@journalsentinel.com.
We’re hoping to announce our other speakers in the next couple of weeks. If you have suggestions please drop me a line.
I hope to see you there,
Mark Hoffman
Posted by Mark Hoffman as 2007 Convention at 12:53 PM EST
December 7th, 2006
2006 POY: A Multimedia Category?
This is the official discussion thread for talking about whether or not this year’s Wisconsin News Photographer Association’s Photographer of the Year competition should consider adding a multimedia category.
Here are some arguments and counterarguments to get us going:
Why we should add a multimedia category:
Photojournalists across the state and across the country are devoting more and more time to videography, sound recording and multimedia production. There should be a reliable way to award merit for their work and innovations in the same way we already recognize the time-honored traditions that are in place.
Why we need to avoid adding a multimedia category:
Not all projects are the same, it would be like judging apples versus oranges. A project made on soundslides should not be compared with an elaborate Flash presentation that the photojournalist contributed to, but did not produce. Also, the judging process could be problematic, and ultimately time-consuming.
Discuss …
NOTE: the first two comments were moved from a previous thread
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