These days, the traditional media landscape is not a pretty sight. Scores of photojournalists have been laid off as newspapers have cut staffs, reduced publication days and in some cases, closed altogether. “Do more with less” and “right sizing” have become part of the workplace lexicon.
So it’s easy to become discouraged as newspapers lose their position in American society.
I came across this video a couple of weeks ago. It offers a different way for us to approach our job as photojournalists.
Celebrate What’s Right With The World
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The video gets a little syrupy at times but don’t lose the message in that sweetness.
And if you’ve lost your job or you’ve just finished a five-assignment day and have an overbearing editor looking over your shoulder this video is not going to make things right. But it does, at least, offer another perspective on how to approach life and work differently and how, perhaps to make it better.
–Gordon King
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Gordon,
Thank you for taking the time to find and offer for viewing the wonderful video “Celebrate What’s Right With The World”! For the lack of better words, it was indeed inspirational. His philosophy (and yours, I can tell from your introductory statements) re-aligns ones sights. I especially was touched by the Scotish stories at the end, as roots to Scotland run thick and strong for our families. So many Scotts being touched by a world clan meeting for the first time in 200 years spun from a business/photo assignment is incredible.
I have tried to express what is right with the world in my photography. I am just appreciative that someone else could put so well into words these simply eloquent and fundamental lessons. Thanks again, Sam