Visual journalists have been on the front lines of the pandemic, injured at protests and attacked at the Capitol insurrection. Holding a camera makes those who are reporting on events a visible target for law enforcement or people angry at the media. And working remotely is not an option when you’re the community’s eyes and ears at the scene. So how do we care for photojournalists facing more pressure than ever under exhausting and dangerous circumstances?
Join the National Press Club Journalism Institute and the National Press Photographers Association for honest answers to this question from visual journalists who understand the challenges and importance of capturing history.
The panel will feature:
- Nicole Frugé, director of photography, San Francisco Chronicle
- Rich Glickstein, recovering photojournalist, trauma therapist and social worker
- Michael Santiago, staff news photojournalist, Getty Images
- Edward Wilson, chief photographer, WRAL
- Moderator: Akili Ramsess, executive director, NPPA
Participants will leave the program with:
- An understanding of how trauma affects visual journalists and how to provide support
- Practical guidance for staying safe
- Tips for active allyship and diversifying storytelling
Registration is now open for this free program, which will take place from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. EST on Friday, February 12, 2021.