First Guest: Elizabeth Conley, Houston Chronicle Elizabeth Conley gave up a career in pharmacy with great pay and great health benefits for her and her son. However, in exchange of counting pills, Conley is pressing the shutter button of her cameras. Her life as a newspaper photojournalist has given her a front row seat for the lives of the people in her community. To see pictures and links from Elizabeth Conley Click here On Assignment: Alan Berner, Seattle TimesTo see Alan Berner’s picture and links Click here Subscribe on Apple Podcast and Spotify Blog: http://bnppodcast.comEmail: drider@bnppodcast.comFacebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/NewriderMediaFacebook Group: Behind the News Photographer Podcast GroupInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/newridermedia Music:Aspir by Scott Holmes

BNP Podcast: Behind the News Photographer

BNP Podcast #11: Houston Chronicle Photographer, Elizabeth Conley, Seattle Times Photographer, Alan Berner On Assignment

First Guest: Adventure Photographer, Corey RichAdventure Photographer Corey Rich talks about the stories he has experienced and compiled into his new book, Stories Behind the Images, now available to buy.  Like the Facebook page, BNP Podcast: Behind the News Photographer to be entered to win a signed copy of Stories Behind the Images. Click here To see pictures and links from Corey Rich Click here   On Assignment: Alisha Jucevic, staff photojournalist, The ColumbianTo see Alisha Jucevic’s picture and links Click here  Subscribe on Apple Podcast and Spotify Blog: http://bnppodcast.comEmail: drider@bnppodcast.comFacebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/NewriderMediaFacebook Group: Behind the News Photographer Podcast GroupInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/newridermediaTwitter:  Music:Aspir by Scott Holmes

BNP Podcast #10: Adventure Photographer, Corey Rich, The Columbian Staff Photographer, Alisha Jucevic

First Guest: Brittany GreesonDetroit freelance photojournalist, Brittany Greeson joins us as our first guest. Greeson talks about working as a freelancer in Detroit and her story on the Flint Water Crisis. Plus she talks about how she tried 360 video for the New York Times.To see pictures and links from Brittany Greeson Click here On Assignment: Kelly Presnell, Arizona Daily StarTo see Kelly Presnell picture and links Click here Subscribe on Apple Podcast and Spotify Blog: http://bnppodcast.comEmail: drider@bnppodcast.comFacebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/NewriderMediaFacebook Group: Behind the News Photographer Podcast GroupInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/newridermediaTwitter:  Music:Aspir by Scott Holmes 

BNP Podcast #9: Brittany Greeson , Kelly Presnell

This episode is dedicated to the memory of documentary photographer Robert Frank who recently died at the age of 94.  First Guest: Kurt MutchlerSenior Science Photo Editor Kurt Mutchler talks about winning in the 2019 Best of Photojournalism competition held by the NPPA, getting started in photojournalism and what it is like to work for National Geographic Magazine. See his work at: https://bnp.newridermedia.com/?p=410 Links:Kurt Mutchler website: https://www.kurtmutchler.com/ On Assignment Guest: Elizabeth ConleyHouston Chronicle Photographer Elizabeth Conley gives a personal reflection on why she likes to cover Memorial Day and how she captured a moment between a mom and brother of a fallen solder. See her picture at: https://bnp.newridermedia.com/?p=410 On Assignment Link:Elizabeth Conley website: www.elizabethgconley.com Houston Chronicle website: www.houstonchronicle.com Instagram:www.instagram.com/egconleyTwitter: @egconley  Links for BNP Podcast:Website: http://bnp.newridermedia.com/Email:bnp@newridermedia.comInstagram: newridermediaTwitter:@NewriderMedia

BNP Podcast #8: Kurt Mutchler, Elizabeth Conley

This episode is based on the Intern Nights held at San Jose State University in the 1990’s and currently at other photojournalism colleges throughout the country. Each guest on this episode has just finished an internship at either a major newspaper or with a grant for student visual storytellers.   First Guest: Marlena Sloss, Growing up In Alaska, Marlena Sloss was introduced to the art of photography by a local nature photographer, but it was her BA in psychology where Sloss became interested in Photojournalism. This Ohio University graduate just finished her internship with the Washington Post and has served as a student representative for the National Press Photographer Association (NPPA). While working with NPPA, Sloss helped revamp the mentoring program between students and working professionals.  Links: Marlena Slosswebsite: marlenasloss.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/marlenasloss/).  On Assignment:Nathaniel Bailey Nathaniel Bailey went a different route to an internship when he was awarded the 2019 Reinke Grant for Visual Storytelling. On Assignment Link:Nathaniel Baileywebsite: www.nbaileyphotography.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nathanielbailey/Rienke Grant for Visual Storytelling:  https://www.boydsstation.org/reinke-grant Links for BNP Podcast:Website: http://bnp.newridermedia.com/Email: bnp@newridermedia.comInstagram: newridermedia Music:Aspir by Scott Holmes 

BNP Podcast #7: Intern Special Marlena Sloss, Nathaniel Bailey

Episode Guest: Demetrius FreemanGrowing up in Atlanta Demetrius Freeman was given encouragement and camera by his friend’s father, that was when Freeman discovered his love for photography. Eventually Freeman was hired as a photographer for the Mayor of New York City. Today Freeman is a freelance photographer in New York City.Links:Website: https://demetriusfreeman.comInstagram: demetrius.freeman On Assignment: Margo ReedPhiladelphia Photojournalist, Margo ReedLink:Website: http://www.margoreed.photos/Instagram: margoreedphoto Links for BNP Podcast:Website: http://bnp.newridermedia.com/Email:bnp@newridermedia.comInstagram:newridermediaTwitter:@NewriderMedia Music: Aspir by Scott Holmes

BNP Podcast #6: Demetrius Freeman, Margo Reed

Episode Guest: Sean RayfordFreelance Photographer Sean Rayford decided he wanted to cover the Caravan heading for the Mexico/US border. Without a major media outlet to fund his trip from South Carolina to Tijuana, Rayford turned to crowd funding to pay for his photo story of people trying to cross the border.  Guest Links:www.sodacitizen.comwww.seanrayford.comwww.instagram.com/theangrywhalewww.twitter.com/SeanRayfordwww.facebook.com/rayfordphoto On Assignment: Khadejeh Nikouyeh Links for BNP Podcast:Website: http://bnp.newridermedia.com/Email: bnp@newridermedia.comInstagram: newridermediaTwitter:@NewriderMedia Music:Aspir by Scott Holmes

BNP Podcast #5: Sean Rayford, Khadejeh Nikouyeh

Episode Guest: Ami Vitale She has photographed people who survived wars but now National Geographic Photographer and film maker Ami Vitale uses her photography to shed light to issues impacting wild life. Vitale has captured pandas working their way off the endangered species list and the last of the northern white rhino. Guest Links:Ami Vitale’s website: https://www.amivitale.com/ On Assignment: Sean ElliotOn Assignment Link:Sean Elliot website: http://www.seandelliot.com/Original story: https://www.theday.com/article/20190315/NWS01/190319576Other pictures from the story: https://www.theday.com/apps/pbcs.dll/gallery?Site=NL&Date=20190315&Category=MEDIA02&ArtNo=315009999&Ref=PH  Links for BNP Podcast:Website: http://bnp.newridermedia.com/ail:bnp@newridermedia.comInstagram: newridermediaTwitter:@NewriderMedia Music:Aspir by Scott Holmes

BNP Podcast #4: Ami Vitale, Sean Elliot

Episode Guest: Matt GadeOn this 4th of July episode Doug talks to photojournalist Matt Gade from the Daily Republic in Mitchell, South Dakota, about what it takes to cover a small town. Guest Links:Matt Gade website: https://www.mattgadephoto.com/index On Assignment: Alyssa StoneAlyssa Stone talks about her picture of a girl running through American flags. On Assignment Link:Alyssa Stone website: http://alyssastonephotography.com Links for BNP Podcast:Website: http://bnp.newridermedia.com/ail:bnp@newridermedia.comInstagram: newridermediaTwitter:@NewriderMedia Music:Aspir by Scott Holmes

BNP Podcast #3: Matt Gade, Alyssa Stone

Episode Guest: Lisa KrantzAward winning photojournalist for the San Antonio Express-News Lisa Krantz talks about getting started in photojournalism, her stories Rowan’s Reach and A Life Apart: The Toll of Obesity and what it takes to cover stories with difficult endings.Lisa Krantz website: http://lisakrantz.comOn Assignment: Robin LoznakZuma photographer Robin Loznak Talks about taking a picture of a chicken crossing the road.Robin Loznak website: http://robinloznakphotography.blogspot.comLinks for BNP Podcast:Website: bnp.newridermedia.comEmail: bnp@newridermedia.comInstagram: newridermediaTwitter: @NewriderMedia Subscribe onApple Podcast and Stitcher

BNP Podcast #2: Lisa Krantz, Robin Loznak

Episode Guest: Sue MorrowEditor of the News Photographer Magazine, Sue Morrow and Doug talk about how Sue started in photography, the Kalish Workshop, her latest project on the Last Chance Corral titled Born to Die and how she is following in the footsteps of past editors of the News Photographer Magazine. Guest Links:Born to Die: borntodie.orgKalish Workshop:  kalishworkshop.orgNational Press Photographers Association: nppa.orgJoining the NPPA: nppa.org/join  On AssignmentRandall Benton From the Sacramento Bee talks about his picture of the International Space Station flight path between the Sun and the Earth. Check out bnp.newridermedia.com to see Randel’s picture Links for BNP Podcast:Website: bnp.newridermedia.comEmail: bnp@newridermedia.comInstagram: newridermediaTwitter: @NewriderMedia Subscribe onStitcherComing soon to Apple Podcast

BNP Podcast #1: Sue Morrow, Randall Benton

The mission of the BNP Podcast is to tell the stories of visual journalism professionals so their experience can inspire people and further understanding of the news industry.

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BNP Podcast: Behind the News Photographer

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