Pitches to read on the bus

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Ubyssey Photo
January 24, 2024

Pitches to read on the bus

Oh bus lines how I've missed you.

Announcements

  • Photo meeting this week on Friday at 1:15PM in the office (NEST 2208).

  • Staff meetings are at 4PM on Fridays, drop by and meet other writers, photographers and editors! If you can’t make our regular photo meetings you can also catch me here.

  • Alumni night is this Friday 6-8PM, come and meet some of our amazing Alumni! RSVP here.

Pitches below ↓

Though I will say the R4 is the worst bus, I hate her.

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_pitch_first initial_last name_file number (e.g., 202309022 homecoming i you 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. Profile: AMS Women in Sports Club for NGWSD. Due Jan 31.

  2. Profile: Christina Howard, a ultra triathlete and PhD student at UBC for NGWSD. Due Jan 31.

  3. Profile: U Sports rookie of the year Sarah Rollins for NGWSD. Due Feb 1.

Opinion

  1. How Lululemon’s partnership with UBC athletics is an example of sportswashing. A photo of someone holding a Lululemon bag in front of the UBC sign, and/or a Lululemon bag on the MacInnes field. Due Jan 31.

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