Civilian Journalism 2.0

This Thursday, March 29 from 7 to 9 PM, New York’s Tisch School will be hosting a panel discussion about civilian photojournalism. As with all media, massive changes are underway in photography. A major shift in elevating the role of the amateur who, equipped with digital cameras and cell phones capable of recording images, now […]

This Thursday, March 29 from 7 to 9 PM, New York's Tisch School will be hosting a panel discussion about civilian photojournalism.

As with all media, massive changes are underway in photography. A major shift in elevating the role of the amateur who, equipped with digital cameras and cell phones capable of recording images, now plays a major role in visually defining the world we live in. Will images, such as those from the London bombing captured by cell phones, or photographs from Abu Ghraib ultimately replace those made by professionals? What will be the role of the professional in this reconfigured world?

Moderated by the Photography & Imaging department's Professor Fred Ritchin. The event is free to all NYU students and faculty and is $5 for everyone else.

Panelists:
Pancho Bernasconi, Getty ImagesJake Dobkin, Gothamist.comKenny Irby, Poynter InstituteMark Lubell, Magnum Photos New YorkJeffrey Scales, The New York TimesWarren Habib, Fotolog.com.

Cantor Film Center36 East Eighth Street, Room 200
New York, NY 10003