WHO'S WATCHING, a sexual predator lives within one mile of most homes in the state of Florida.
This is an extremely powerful image, as the illustration of the faces of sexual predators in a little girl's front yard while playing hopscotch perfectly captures the dangers that children face on a daily basis, and does so much to imply and affect the reader with only some simple editing. It's very powerful.
STUDENT RETENTION, some Central Florida School have 70% turn over in students each year.
I really like this image as it completely catches your eye and makes you want to read the story. He uses very interesting ways to represent stories through photographs, and visual aspects are so vital to making a solid story. He plays with being literal, but not so literal to the point of annoyance.
Sarah Daniels gets in a last minute ballet rehearsal before leaving for a nine-month stage tour of "Bear in the Big Blue House."
I really like the way that he plays with space in this photograph. All of the black space with her in all white in the top of the frame captures the eye, and is a really cool framing technique. If one wanted to analyze it further, the huge black space with her looking tiny and innocent in all white could perhaps be a metaphor for all of the hard work or difficulties she faces as a dancer doing year long tours.
Patrick Lillis holds a self portrait titled "Baggage".
I thought this was a really interesting picture, and paired with only the caption, causes me as the audience to delve a little deeper and infer things from just the picture, which is a sign of powerful photography. The way that the painting of himself replaces his actual face in the picture combined with the title of his self portrait makes me wonder if the painting really looks like him, or if it looks nothing like him and is just a way that he may see himself. I liked this technique a lot.
A home in Indian River County is an Island to it’s self after rains from Hurricane Jeanne left it surrounded by water.
I thought this picture was fantastic in both a photography sense and a journalism stance. First off, it's very pleasing to the eye as the colors are vibrant and clear, and the framing showcasing all of the water surrounding this house accentuates how isolated it is and how little remains as a result of the damages.
A couple stand with their infant in the door of a van they call home in a Houston encampment known as Reaganville.
This is a very powerful image, as it makes the reader feel like they are stepping into the setting in which the photograph shows. It's an honest picture, and the grainy black and white film he chose to use encapsulates the environment perfectly. Even just the look on the faces of the people in the picture seem to represent the hardship and strife they're faced with living in this environment, and it causes the reader to gain some empathy and understanding, instead of the judgement that often comes with people who live in trailer parks. It causes the reader to think a bit deeper.
The space shuttle Endeavour lifts off from the pad for it’s maiden voyage into space.
I love this picture because it's very aesthetically pleasing and visually appealing to the eye. I really like the widespread panning style he chose to utilize for the picture, and the way the clouds frame the rocket-ship to make it look almost beyond real. The glow of the rocket that he captured also represents the possibilities and amazing opportunities that come with space exploration.
Deputies restrain David Letterman’s stalker Margaret Mary Ray as she becomes belligerent and aggressive during her competency hearing.
Though a bit disturbing, this photograph is extremely powerful and important in that it captures perfectly the poor mental state that this woman may be in, and makes the audience feel like they're right there in the scene experiencing this uncomfortable and even scary moment. This picture represents why photojournalism is so important, it can capture a moment in time that says so many words with just a still image.
A mother comforts her son after his father attacked her and then wielded the knife at deputies who shot and killed the man.
This photo is obviously very touching and powerful, and definitely evokes emotion in the viewer. The picture caught a moment in which all of the pain these two are feeling is completely evident, and equally heartbreaking. I think the black and white film was an appropriate choice for the picture as well.
Sunset reflects off of White Rock Lake in Dallas, Texas.
I absolutely love this picture and the way that is plays with color and silhouette, making it look almost like an illustration. The way that he framed it accompanied with the shadow of the man and the child, combined with the vibrant colors of the sunset makes it an extremely visually appealing picture.
Video: Jesse's Story
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Esz31sWh0Wc#t=45
Though the re-enactments are sometimes a bit cheesy, the video itself is quite powerful. It's an issue that isn't talked about enough and represents the terrifying and intimidating process that goes along with not only the abuse itself, but also the stigma and embarrassment that can come with attempting to expose the molester.
Sarah Daniels gets in a last minute ballet rehearsal before leaving for a nine-month stage tour of "Bear in the Big Blue House."
I really like the way that he plays with space in this photograph. All of the black space with her in all white in the top of the frame captures the eye, and is a really cool framing technique. If one wanted to analyze it further, the huge black space with her looking tiny and innocent in all white could perhaps be a metaphor for all of the hard work or difficulties she faces as a dancer doing year long tours.
Patrick Lillis holds a self portrait titled "Baggage".
I thought this was a really interesting picture, and paired with only the caption, causes me as the audience to delve a little deeper and infer things from just the picture, which is a sign of powerful photography. The way that the painting of himself replaces his actual face in the picture combined with the title of his self portrait makes me wonder if the painting really looks like him, or if it looks nothing like him and is just a way that he may see himself. I liked this technique a lot.
A home in Indian River County is an Island to it’s self after rains from Hurricane Jeanne left it surrounded by water.
I thought this picture was fantastic in both a photography sense and a journalism stance. First off, it's very pleasing to the eye as the colors are vibrant and clear, and the framing showcasing all of the water surrounding this house accentuates how isolated it is and how little remains as a result of the damages.
A couple stand with their infant in the door of a van they call home in a Houston encampment known as Reaganville.
This is a very powerful image, as it makes the reader feel like they are stepping into the setting in which the photograph shows. It's an honest picture, and the grainy black and white film he chose to use encapsulates the environment perfectly. Even just the look on the faces of the people in the picture seem to represent the hardship and strife they're faced with living in this environment, and it causes the reader to gain some empathy and understanding, instead of the judgement that often comes with people who live in trailer parks. It causes the reader to think a bit deeper.
The space shuttle Endeavour lifts off from the pad for it’s maiden voyage into space.
I love this picture because it's very aesthetically pleasing and visually appealing to the eye. I really like the widespread panning style he chose to utilize for the picture, and the way the clouds frame the rocket-ship to make it look almost beyond real. The glow of the rocket that he captured also represents the possibilities and amazing opportunities that come with space exploration.
Deputies restrain David Letterman’s stalker Margaret Mary Ray as she becomes belligerent and aggressive during her competency hearing.
Though a bit disturbing, this photograph is extremely powerful and important in that it captures perfectly the poor mental state that this woman may be in, and makes the audience feel like they're right there in the scene experiencing this uncomfortable and even scary moment. This picture represents why photojournalism is so important, it can capture a moment in time that says so many words with just a still image.
A mother comforts her son after his father attacked her and then wielded the knife at deputies who shot and killed the man.
This photo is obviously very touching and powerful, and definitely evokes emotion in the viewer. The picture caught a moment in which all of the pain these two are feeling is completely evident, and equally heartbreaking. I think the black and white film was an appropriate choice for the picture as well.
Sunset reflects off of White Rock Lake in Dallas, Texas.
I absolutely love this picture and the way that is plays with color and silhouette, making it look almost like an illustration. The way that he framed it accompanied with the shadow of the man and the child, combined with the vibrant colors of the sunset makes it an extremely visually appealing picture.
Video: Jesse's Story
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Esz31sWh0Wc#t=45
Though the re-enactments are sometimes a bit cheesy, the video itself is quite powerful. It's an issue that isn't talked about enough and represents the terrifying and intimidating process that goes along with not only the abuse itself, but also the stigma and embarrassment that can come with attempting to expose the molester.
Great job on this. You picked some examples I had not considered when I looked at his website.
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