Capturing Tragedy: Behind the New York Times Lens
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- Опубліковано 28 вер 2024
- Ever wondered what it's like to capture tragedy as a photojournalist for the New York Times? In this video, I share my experiences covering a stampede on assignment for The New York Times.
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Very emotional, Justin, and thank you for sharing. The essence of PJ is to bear witness to some event that is unfolding - and you certainly were doing so with this story. Power to you and all those PJs that bring us the news day in, and day out. So much happening in this world right now, and efforts like this are often taken for granted. As many have said, your channel is unique and it is such a great insight into photography without the usual YT spin. Take care.
Hey Justin - dude - I love your stuff. I love it that you are the real deal, that's so important. I'm a photographer in Perth, Western Australia. I cover all the big events in the city, I'm always at national celebrations, protests, gigs. I'm used to brushing shoulders with the other professional photographers around the traps. We kind of all know each other now and watch our backs on a shoot. I'm saying this, because when an imposter turns up, they stick out like a sore thumb. There are so many imposters here on YT. They spruik themselves as professional photographers, but all they are is gear shufflers. You are not that, you are the real deal and I love it. Always look forward to your fantastic videos!
That’s very kind of you to take the time to write this Phillip, I appreciate that brother :).
thanks for sharing your experiences❤
Thanks for watching
Reliving some of the tragic events we cover as photojournalists can evoke a cascade of emotions. A few months ago, I posted a 50-year retrospective of my work on Facebook. In that time, I covered many situations I would like to forget. Unfortunately, some images are so burned into my mind that I will relive them until the day I die. I did not post those images, even though most were published. As you said, we compartmentalize our emotions to do the job, but the effect they have later makes us human.
Really like these vids your doing Justin, very insightful
Thank you, I’ve got a lighter one about an advertising shoot coming this weekend . Hope you like it.
Nice frames of a very sad/difficult situation. Respect.
Super interesting. Thanks also for sharing some details of your camera and lens setup
Thanks Paul.
it’s beautiful and knowing someone is out there capturing work with compassion and humility is huge. thank you for sharing
Thank you Nicholas.
Justin, I really appreciate this segment that you made. Can you please offer some insight as to how to approach these very emotionally charged situations with the sensitivity that is needed, and without seeming intrusive?
Thanks Steven, I touched on it a little bit in the episode but I feel I just use body language and I keep my distance and I use general good manners in this situation and and in all situations as I’m a very well mannered person for the most part.
Thanks for sharing. Just reviewing the work of Sabastiao Salgado and realizing that sometimes the difficult needs to be seen.
Thanks Gary.
Hi Justin to my understanding in Cambodia More than 300 people were killed and hundreds more were injured in a stampede at an annual water festival in Cambodia, watching your video it’s quite horrifying takes a lot of compassion to do what you just did even though you mentioned you have a lot of feelings that you have to hold back, again congratulations excellent work excellent reportage again good luck on your next assignments that you do. cheers from Las Vegas Mike🙏✌
Thanks Mike , yes it was the annual water festival . It was all quite tragic , hope they’ve made things safer since.
Very interesting insights Justin. The Baltimore Bridge disaster is fresh news here stateside and I’m certain there are pro photographers experiencing some of this same baggage related to their work.
And….in my experience, NOTHING someone is paid for, paid regularly for doing, and paid well for is ever as easy is it may look to others.
Keep up the good work, your videos and stories inspire this amateur shooter right here.
So sad to read that news , terrible . Thanks for taking the time to comment as knowing what people think and feel helps and inspires me to improve my channel.
Thank you for sharing 😊
Thanks for sharing your experience on this most difficult and important story. Possibly it takes just the right balance of a connection (with) and separation (from) your subjects and the story in order to effectively communicate with you viewers. Bravo.
Thanks Darrel, I think you said it well, balance is key.
Good Photogernalism is reality through the lens, Great photojournalism is emotion through the lens .
Hi Justin, this a whole different ball of wax compared to a nice street scene. I've wondered how people like Nachtwey deal with this stuff. Thanks for bringing it to us, its clearly distressing for you. Keep it coming mate. Thank you again.
Thank Mike, yeah, someone’s like James I can’t even imagine . I’ve only covered tragedy a few times which is already too much and that’s mostly of what he covers.
You do good work despite the occasional tragic circumstances which separate us from our comfort zones. It is much more than pretty photography that most of us enjoy. It is much appreciated!
Thank you , I always appreciate your input and I’m so happy that this series is coming to life again . I tried something similar a few years back and my mom and my dogs watched it and that’s it and they didn’t even comment on it :).
@@AskMOTT LMAO. I’d probably get the same response from my wife and dogs. Although my adopted dog from Korea (to safe it from the despicable food culture) is staring at me as I make this reply.
If it’s appropriate, Happy Easter! And good luck on your next assignment. I don’t agree with the NYT philosophically, but buy it mainly for the photojournalism. 😊
Well done Justin.
Thank you 🙏
Thanks!
Thank you Richard , so kind and generous of you :).
Fascinating story and interesting photos. What camera and lens did you use most of the time? Thanks
Back then I used a Canon 5DM2 now I use a Leica SL2-s and an M
@@AskMOTT Thanks for responding.
Your sensitivity being human transcends through your photography. Bravo!
Thanks Roz :)
I wonder what you thought of that new Civil War movie
Haven’t watched it yet , was it good ?
@@AskMOTT very polarizing film that either paints war photo journalists in good light or bad although tbh i just vibed with the film in general on a more visceral level
Wow! Great story, great photos. On a visit to a third-world country, how do you choose where to eat? I'm sure you stick to bottled water, bottled Coke, and bottled beer.
I kinda hate zoos :(.
A nice addition to the series, Justin. You mentioned that you value formal training in photojournalism. Does this include a degree or college classes? What do you consider formal training?
The thought process and real life tips (always keep your batteries charged) is always helpful! Keep it up!
Thanks Jay, for me it mean forms training means studying ethical journalism which is a too long of a list to mentioned here but things like not removing things or people from an image , not paying for access, etc.
Thanks for sharing Justin. A very tough assignment but incredibly well covered from those photos. Respect.
Thanks Colin, was conflicted about doing this episode but I’m happy that I did .
@@AskMOTT I hear ya. Dredging up those memories is never easy. Thanks mate
I love this series so much as I am weaving my way into the world of pphotojournalism, and these videos are so helpful and meaningful.
That’s so kind George but save your money as it doesn’t pay well ha ha. You’re very kind and generous, thank you .
Really interesting and helpful to see and to hear your thoughts on your assignments. Thank you.
Thanks, im going to make this a weekly thing because the feedback has been so positive.
Lovely sensitive video about an important and interesting event and reporting. Thank you!
Thanks you Alan, I’m happy the feedback has been so positive as I was worried no one would watch considering the topic.
Thanks for this video, man 🙂 This was a wonderful story - sympathetic and insightful. Good job. I'm here for other stories 😊
Thank you Jan, I’ll be making this a weekly thing I hope :).
You are right; this one brought tears to my eyes but it reminded me that I am human (and a softie too). It's true that photo-journalism is not for everyone (myself included). So, I tip my hat to all of you who represent this genre as ethically as you can. Be safe, Justin.
Thank you Gene, made me cry as well several times , tragic event. Hope you have a pleasant weekend.
Well told. I also hope and believe good comes from sensitively telling tragic stories such as this.
Thanks John, I hope they made some changes since to how organize these big festivals.
Good video. Good photography. Important work. Thank you. - Tim.
Thank you Tim.
Enjoying this series.
Thank you Tom :)
Thanks for sharing, Justin
Thank you John, I know this one is hard to watch.
Really appreciated this: difficult subject but good to talk about, and to get an insight into how the very moving images were captured.
Thank you Kristen, I’m glad I did this episode and this series has breathed new life into my channel.