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Hello everyone! I’m Sidney, the new photo editor for the 2025/2026 year!
A bit about me: I study sustainable agriculture (random, I know) and started shooting for the Ubyssey about three years ago. I like going on beach walks to look for seals, doing jigsaw puzzles and watching movies that I don’t understand.
I’ll be doing pitchlists a little differently this year. For each pitchlist email, I will also be including random photography facts, history, technical settings or anecdotes. Why? Because I feel like it. Also, I don't want to write about my day.
This week, I have a TV recommendation for all of you!
Tales by Light is a documentary series which follows different photographers on their photo assignments around the world. The cinematography is incredible and I swear everytime I watch the trailer, I get goosebumps. So if you find yourself with excess time and the need to look at pretty pictures, I highly recommend :)
LOOK AT THIS!! I ASPIRE TO BE BOTH THIS BEAUTIFUL ELEPHANT AND THE PHOTOGRAPHER ALL AT ONCE [Screenshot from Tales by Light season 2.]
First time contributing? Start here!
1. Check out these guides to the Ubyssey photo section and what makes a good photo.
2. To claim a pitch, reply to this email and wait for confirmation from me that it's still available.
3. If you need to borrow a camera, let me know when you sign up for a pitch.
4. Take as many photos as you think fit the assignment, then select the best 5–10. Feel free to use editing software as needed (and let me know if you need Lightroom access).
5. Send photos in JPG format and make sure each file is between 1–3MB.
6. Name the photos as follows: YYYYMMDD_first initial_last name_pitch_file number (e.g., 20210908 i falsetti sky train 1)
7. For coverage of people and events, please provide a brief caption to go alongside each photo.
8. Email photos in a folder to [email protected]. If sharing via Google Drive, please make sure I have access!
Photo pitches
Please send in all photos by 12 p.m. on the deadline (unless the event you are covering is happening that day). If you need to borrow a camera, let me know when you sign up for a pitch.
Culture
Take a profile photo of Mila Zuo, a film producer and Associate Professor in the Theatre and Film department. Deadline: May 14
News
Take a photo of people using the greenspaces at Wesbrook Place or outside the Old Barn Community Centre. Deadline: May 11
Happy May!
Sidney