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Photo Pitches 2020 (copy 02)
📷 Photo Pitches! September Week 3
Photo Pitches!
NEWS | OPINION | ARTS & CULTURE | GUEST COLUMNS | FEATURES | MULTIMEDIA
G'day mates! Crikey, these photo pitches are beauts!
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I hope your week went well! If any of the following pitches interest you, feel free to email me to get some more details.Just like last week, there are tons of opinion articles that need photos! Also make sure to check out the stuff I mention at the bottom of this email.
OpinionCampus Saint JeanIf you live near CSJ, take a photo of the campus or the CSJ sign!ScootersTake a photo of Lime & Bird e-scooters!Quarantining with parentsThis is about the challenges and opportunities of returning home due to classes being online. Got any ideas for this one?Masks at the gymI was thinking a photo of someone working out while wearing a mask would work!Permanent shift
An article about the move online being permanent. I was thinking a good photo would be someone crying over their computer while on Eclass
September weather
A bleak look at bleak weather. Photos of overcast skies in Edmonton would work perfectly!
Smartphones vs flip phonesGot both? Take a photo of them side by side!
Online festivalsTake a photo of a computer tuned in to an online festival!Lockdown 2.0A photo of the signs outside stores that tell you to wear a maskArts & CultureWorkspaces
PhotostoriesGot an idea for a photostory?Show off any recent photo's you've taken that tell a story or collectively form a concept! For inspiration, this month's theme is all about hope for the future and next month is about sustainability! Shoot me an email if you've got an idea.VideoStay tuned!Due to COVID, I'll be doing a solo "test-run" filming videos in a safe manner before opening it up to volunteers starting October!
FYI:Section
Title of the article the pitch is coveringDescription of the article and what you have to photograph!
Workshops
September 25th - LightingOctober 2nd - VideoOctober 9th - Street photographyOctober 16th - Free editing programs
October 23rd to November 6th - open to ideas!
If there's anything in particular you'd like to learn more about just let me know. I've got plenty of free workshop slots that you can decide!Also if you plan on attending any of these let me know if you'd prefer the workshops to be YouTube videos or Zoom calls. YouTube allows me to prerecord and perfect everything while Zoom allows me to answer questions you have while it's happening.
A Brief Photo Guide
Unsure about what you're supposed to do as a photo volunteer? Don't know what a "pitch" is? Worry not! Check out this quick guide that covers the basics of the Gateway's photo section. If you read the photo guide last year, this one has some new info in light of COVID-19.
Join the Gateway Slack and Facebook group!
These will allow me to message you in a more informal and instant setting so quick messages can be sent quickly and easily! It also makes it easier to message a bunch of you at the same time.
Sign the Volunteer Agreement
Questions?
If you have any questions at all please send me an email or ask me next photo meeting!
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Christien