Sep
02

Photographer Joao Silva Talks Injuries and the State of Photojournalism

Photographer Joao Silva lost both of his legs last year to an IED landmine explosion in Afghanistan. He kept shooting as he was dragged to safety and treated by medics. But to hear him tell it, he’s just an ordinary guy who ran into some bad luck. I heard the mechanic click. I knew: this… Continue reading »

Jul
07

French Festival Celebrates Photojournalism

Visa pour l’Image, the premier International Festival of Photojournalism will take place August 27 through September 11, 2011 in Perpignan, France. The annual festival will feature screenings of news stories from the previous year, allowing opportunities for professional photojournalists to meet their peers, and with numerous exhibitions. It will also include seminars, symposiums and a… Continue reading »