The rise of photo issue

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Ubyssey Photo
November 13, 2024

Hello there, (in Obi-Wan’s voice)

Apologies for interrupting on reading break. I hope you are all enjoying it and taking the time to refresh yourselves before finals. For those of you who are busy with readings and writing research papers, I sympathise with you. Currently, I am lying in bed, sick, and working on an economics research paper that is beyond my scope. But, as they say, you gotta do what you gotta do.

The photo issue is upon us, and I’m very excited! In the announcements and below, I have hyperlinked the document containing all the information regarding our photo issue for this year. Please take a look!

Announcements!

  • The photo issue is approaching us soon, and I am looking for contributors to collaborate with me on this project. I have 3 specific photographers and photojournalists in the list whom I would like to interview. Please choose one and email me the name of the photographer you would like to work with. I am only looking for two contributors for each photographer! If you are interested in joining but are not selected initially, feel free to email me, and we can figure ways to get you involved in this project as well!

  • My office hours for this term will be on Mondays from 12-2 p.m. and on Fridays from 11-1 p.m. If you have any questions regarding the photo section, feel free to reach out!
    Location: Nest 2208

  • No general meeting this week!

Pitches below ↓

paris is my alter ego

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 s kamra 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 12pm 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.

Photos

Take a look at this photo issue document and email me with which photographer you would like to interview and take photos!

Sports — November 14th

  1. A photo of banners or signs around BC Place/ Waterfront St./ Howe promoting 111th grey cup in Vancouver.

News — November 18th

  1. Take a photo of the new UBC theory building opening up in Wesbrook.

Stay hydrated and stay away from flu,
Saumya