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Ubyssey Photo
February 26, 2025

Loads of pitches

Hello there, (in Obi-wan’s voice)

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And now, it's time for PITCHES!

Announcements

  • My office hours are on Mondays 2-3 p.m. If you want to know more about the photo section at The Ubyssey or want to learn more about photography in general - you can catch me in our office (NEST 2208)

  • General meetings every Friday at 4 p.m.! (NEST 2208)

  • Ubyssey elections are coming up! This is your opportunity to shine. If you are interested in running for the photo editor position for next year, please email me to schedule a meeting about it!

same old, same old

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.

Sports

These games require coverage at specific times and locations. The angle of the photo should be more in action pictures instead of still pictures.

  1. Attend and take photos of baseball game on either Friday at 2:00 P.M., Saturday at 1:00 P.M. or 4:00 P.M. and/or Sunday at 11 A.M. in Tourmaline West Stadium. Attend just one!
    Deadline: March 4th

  2. Attend and take photos of women’s hockey playoff games on either Friday 7:00 P.M. or Saturday at 7:00 P.M. in Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Arena. Attend just one!

    Deadline: March 4th

  3. Attend and take photos of women’s basketball semifinal game on Saturday at 3:00 P.M. in War Memorial Gym.
    Deadline: March 3rd

  4. Attend and take photos of women’s volleyball game on either Friday at 5:30 P.M. or Saturday at 6:00 P.M. in War Memorial Gym. Attend just one!
    Deadline: March 4th

News

The AMS elections are in full-swing and I will need 3 people with me for results night on March 14th at 8 p.m. If you are interested in covering them with me, please reply to this email, and I will provide you with further information.

Features

  1. Take a headshot of Serena Kealy, a art history student and fashion designer. This is for ‘Our Campus’. Email me for more contact information!
    Deadline: March 10th

  2. Take a headshot of Dr. Eli Puterman from School of Kinesiology. This is for ‘Our Campus’. Email me for more contact information!
    Deadline: March 10th

Chill out,
Saumya