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Ubyssey Photo
March 12, 2024

More Light Please

Last (full) month of classes. How the time flies.

Announcements

  • Ubyssey Elections season is coming up! I will be graduating this year so the photo editor position is very very much up for grabs. If you have any questions about the role or would like to run, let me know <3

  • SPOOF VISUAL PITCHES: Every year the Ubyssey publishes an April Fool’s issue of another popular publication. This year we’re spoofing Bon Appétit! You can find the pitches here, please email [email protected] (Sidney) or [email protected] (Elita) to pick up a pitch or ask for any clarification.

    (More) Pitches below ↓

missing class bc of daylight savings

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., 20230922 i you homecoming 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 11am 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

  1. Photo of MacInnes field for an article about intramural sports, you can get creative with this. Due March 13.

  2. Photo of the Ski and Board club equipment room for an article about their free rentals initiative. Due March 14.

SPOOF

Plugging spoof pitches again! Please email [email protected]a (Sidney) or [email protected]a (Elita) to pick up a pitch or ask for any clarification.