A funny thing happened on the way out the door
I’m not a reporter, generally. I’m not signed up for the Magazine, Newspaper and Online Journalism capstone project at Newhouse. I went in around 9:30 this morning to bone up on my Z1U, and planned to be home before lunch.
I spent most of today doing research for Handshake Magazine (the MNO capstone project) on the federal seizure of seven–no, six–no, nine–websites accused of illegally streaming first-run Hollywood movies and other copyrighted content.
Syracuse Balloon Festival
Weather didn’t really cooperate this year. Only made it out Friday evening. We tried to go Saturday morning, but they canceled the flights.
Funerals and memorials
Shooting memorial services is never easy. You try to stay out of the way, while still getting what you need. I was fortunate enough to get this one as the pall bearers were bringing the casket from the hearse to the chapel. As you can see from the uniforms, officers from several different departments came to the memorial.
Live Music
Shot two vastly different shows last week. Medeski Martin and Wood at the Westcott and Phish at the War Memorial. Medeski Martin and Wood was a pretty relaxed affair. No photographer babysitters, no PR people. Show up, shoot what you want, leave when you want. Contrast that with Phish … I shot 700 frames in [...]
Africa and things
RallyX_22Aug2009_114830, originally uploaded by jdepould. I’ve been back from Africa for about two weeks, just getting situated with classes starting last week. The return trip from Sierra Leone was eventful. I missed my original flight. With a little luck (and a lot of help from American Express), I got on the next flight out. Spent [...]
Funk N Waffles
Funk N Waffles is a restaurant in Syracuse, New York, which does all sorts of crazy (and not so crazy) waffles. I spoke with co-owner Adam Gold about the restaurant, the economy and his plans for the future.
