6abc releases names of pilot, photographer killed in news helicopter crash

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6abc releases names of pilot, photographer killed in news helicopter crash
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WASHINGTON TWP., N.J. – 6abc has released the names of the two victims of Tuesday night’s helicopter crash.

The pilot was 67-year-old Monroe Smith and the photographer was 45-year-old Christopher Dougherty. According to Dougherty’s LinkedIn page, he is a Kutztown University graduate.

Both were killed in the crash.

6abc says the pair have a long history with the station and have been working as part of the Action News team for years.

“It is in a remote section of the forest,” said New Jersey State Park Chief George Fedorczyk.

New Jersey State Park Police say they got the call for a missing helicopter just before 11 p.m. Tuesday. Flight tracker data show the helicopter’s altitude dropping as it was returning to Philadelphia.

About an hour later, a debris field was found in Wharton State Forest, an area that is part of the densely-wooded Pinelands, about 25 miles southeast of Philadelphia.

6abc says Smith and Dougherty were returning from an assignment at the Jersey Shore when the Chopper 6 crashed around 8 p.m. An FAA investigator arrived on scene overnight.

“Due to the remote location of the scene and the limited visibility it was determined at that point that the investigation will be suspended until sometime after daybreak,” Fedorczyk said.

The helicopter is a 2013 American Eurocopter, which 6abc leases from North Carolina-based U.S. Helicopters Inc.

6abc added, those who fly in the chopper play an integral role in news gathering.

The station launched its first helicopter in February of 1980, the first in Philadelphia for TV news.

The NTSB is investigating and says an initial report will come in 30 days.

We at 69 WFMZ-TV express our sincere condolences to our friends and news partners at 6abc Action News and the families, friends and colleagues of the pilot and photographer who died in the crash.

The helicopter and its crew have long been instrumental in helping us tell the stories of breaking news in Berks County, the Lehigh Valley and beyond from above, and we are deeply saddened by the loss of the two veteran journalists.

Studio Immersion: Spike Lee and Photography

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Studio Immersion: Spike Lee and Photography

Sunday, February 4, 2024

2–6 pm

Education Studios, 1st Floor

Tour our special exhibition Spike Lee: Creative Sources with a museum guide and learn how the filmmaker is influenced by sports, music, family, and Black culture. See how photographers David Lee, Gordon Parks, and Richard Avedon create dynamic compositions that capture the essence of their subjects. Then, head to the studio, where artist and educator Jaizi Abedania will guide you through camera operation, studio lighting, and digital inkjet printing. Learn to create expressive portraits that tell your story through pose, props, and fashion. End the day with a professionally printed photograph to take home. Cameras will be provided. 

Tickets are $100 and include admission to Spike Lee: Creative Sources. Member tickets are $80. Not a Member? Join today!

Year in Photos: 2023 Through the Lens of Our Photographer

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Year in Photos: 2023 Through the Lens of Our Photographer

This was the year Washington started with three pandas and ended with none. A year that spanned from hazy summer days (thanks, Canada) to late-fall winds buoying the inflatable version of an expelled congressman. And, as usual, the city was the backdrop to many a march, protest, and demonstration. Through it all, staff photographer Evy Mages was there capturing the year on her camera. Take a look at her visual diary of 2023.

January 4: A tour guide brings visitors through the Capitol.

January 25: Jill Biden’s inaugural attire joined The First Ladies Collection in the National Museum of American History.

January 29: Birders look to the sky at the National Mall.

February 24: A supporter at a candlelight vigil on the anniversary of Russia invading Ukraine.

March 5: CPAC attendees awaited former President Donald Trump’s arrival.

March 25: High-wire performer Philippe Petit performs at the National Building Museum.

May 16: A Maryland fan showed their love for Old Bay with a free tattoo ahead of Preakness.

July 4: The Fourth of July celebration at George Washington’s Mount Vernon featured a naturalization ceremony for 90 new citizens.

July 8: A smoky haze fell over DC after wildfires in Canada, and the air quality reached “Code Maroon,” the most hazardous.

August 3: Supporters and protestors gathered outside the DC Courthouse during Trump’s arraignment.

August 7: Beyoncé fans dressed up at FedEx Field for the Renaissance World Tour.

Photograph by Evy Mages.

Photograph by Evy Mages.

August 21: Panda Xiao Qi Ji celebrated his third birthday with a frozen fruit cake at the National Zoo.

August 26: Martin Luther King III, Al Sharpton, and others marched together at the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington.

August 29: Square dancing returns to Rock Creek Park for the first time since 2018.

September 29: Virginia residents Eric and Linda Oakes with Victoria, one of 4,000 beagles rescued last year from a facility in Cumberland.

October 25: A group of M3gans were spotted at the 36th annual High Heel Race in Dupont Circle.

November 8: Pandas Tian Tian, Mei Xiang, and Xiao Qi Ji leave the National Zoo. For the first time in 23 years, there are no pandas in Washington.

November 17: Ben’s Chili Bowl co-founder Virginia Ali at the U Street restaurant a month before her 90th birthday.

November 28: A 15-foot-tall inflatable version of expelled Congressman George Santos bounced in front of the Capitol.

December 7: About 750 Washington Post staffers staged a day-long strike.

December 13: Oprah Winfrey unveiled her life-size portrait, painted by Shawn Michael Warren, at the National Portrait Gallery.

December 18: Sandra Day O’Connor, the first woman to serve on the Supreme Court of the United States, laid in repose in the court’s Great Hall.

Job: WLS-TV News Photographer

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Job: WLS-TV News Photographer

CHICAGO (WLS) — WLS-TV, Chicago, is seeking an experienced ENG News Photographer. Candidates will have a proven track record in the fast-paced, high-pressured environment of daily local news gathering. Candidates should possess excellent people skills, and a strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

– Working knowledge of P2 camera systems, Adobe Premier Pro editing and bonded cellular transmission technologies (Dejero and Live U)

– Able to operate ENG and SNG vehicles and live remote equipment.

– Applicants must be able to lift and carry 30 lbs. of equipment.

– Able to work all shifts including nights, weekends and holidays.

Required Qualification:

Applicant should have a minimum of 5 years of experience in a major market.

Education:

A college degree and a valid driver’s license, with a good driving record.

Additional Information:

– This role is considered on-site, which means the employee will work from a Company designated location on an ongoing basis.

– This position is covered under the Company’s collective bargaining agreement with NABET – CWA

To apply, please log on to: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/ and search for Job ID: 10072890 or use the link: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/job/chicago/news-photographer-wls-tv/391/58824098000

About ABC Owned TV Stations:

The Disney Entertainment Television group creates original entertainment and news content for the Company’s streaming platforms and its cable and broadcast networks.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise with the following business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, Disney Parks, and Experiences and Products. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with WLS Television, Inc., which is part of a business we call ABC Owned TV Stations.

WLS Television, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.

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Missoula photographer shares story ‘Brawl in the Sky’ photo

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Missoula photographer shares story ‘Brawl in the Sky’ photo

Brian Christianson has been a photographer in Missoula for a decade and a professional one for about three years with an eye for landscape photography.

“It is a way to engage acutely with an individual moment because you have to be engaged with the light with the form to understand the interplay, to watch the interplay of light and form. You have to be tuned in; you can’t be tuned out,” Christianson explained.

People love his work, but it was this almost ethereal view of Saturday’s semifinal game from up on Mount Sentinel that spread through Griz Nation. It’s a photo he’d been thinking about for a week.

“I really was thinking a lot about how the light of the stadium — because it was going to be an afternoon to dusk game could potentially yield a nice balance between the lights of the stadium and a sunset,” Christianson said.

But then came the fog from an inversion and that was a factor, “I call it Brawl in the Sky and I understand the moniker “brawl” is generally reserved for the Cats versus Griz, but it just felt like a battle between the clouds and the inversion.”

Brawl in the Sky

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It’s a photo of an almost ghost-like Washington Grizzly Stadium in the fog, as the sun sets while an epic battle of football rages below.

“By the time it was dusk, and the light was starting to balance and the light of the stadium was sort of coming through, the clouds cleared a little bit above the stadium because it was too dense for most of that experience,” Christianson said. “It cleared for a little bit just enough to let the details of the stadium you can see Montana and Grizzlies; you can see the players on the field and the lights coming through paring with what was one of the most spectacular sunsets I’ve seen in a while.”

“It just happened to be a very special day for the Grizzlies and the energy around that area obviously was immense and even the energy of the stadium — 600, 700 feet above the floor was felt deeply,” Christianson continued. “I was listening to the game on my headphones and my phone died. It was kind of chilly and my phone died, so I thought I’ll just listen to the roars of the crowd. So, I didn’t even know who won until the fireworks went off.”

Brian Christianson
Brian Christianson has been a photographer in Missoula for a decade and a professional one for about three years with an eye for landscape photography.

Once it was posted on social media, Brian’s website blew up with people wanting a print. Within 24 hours, it was the most popular photo in his career so far.

“And then I got overwhelmed with it,” Christianson laughed. “I had to shut down my website, or at least that product for 24 hours to catch up and try to get my feet underneath myself to figure out how to meet all this demand.

With the help of friends and family, he is all caught up and taking orders again. He understands the photo is special.

“That was a fight, that was a total fight and being up on the M on Mount Sentinel really made you feel like this game was in the sky.”

You can see more of his work at https://www.brianchristiansonphotography.com/ and can also find his work at the Artists’ Shop in downtown Missoula and a local art fairs.

Pat’s pics: UWO photographer shares fave images from 2023

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Pat’s pics: UWO photographer shares fave images from 2023

Nobody sees the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh quite like Pat Flood does.

Through his camera lens, he focuses on the action, joy and beauty of UWO’s three campuses. His images capture attention on UWO’s website, on its main social media accounts and in a myriad of communication and marketing materials.

Check out Flood’s favorite pictures from 2023 and learn how he created them in his own words.

Bethany O Photography Supports Self-Esteem Rising to Empower Women and Girls

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Bethany O Photography Supports Self-Esteem Rising to Empower Women and Girls
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Bethany O Photography recently backed Self-Esteem Rising, an empowerment initiative by the Hance Family Foundation for women and girls nationwide.

EAST GREENWICH, RHODE ISLAND, UNITED STATES, December 20, 2023 /EINPresswire.com/ — Bethany O Photography, a leading photography studio known for capturing moments of beauty across New England, recently lent its support to Self-Esteem Rising, an initiative by the Hance Family Foundation dedicated to empowering women and girls across the nation.

To support the noble cause of Self-Esteem Rising, Bethany O Photography launched a unique initiative. For a $100 donation to Self-Esteem Rising, individuals received a remarkable $450 credit towards a professional photo session at their studio, garnering a total donation of $1600. This initiative not only provides an opportunity for individuals to contribute to a worthy cause but also allows them to capture and celebrate their own confidence and self-esteem through the art of photography.

Self-Esteem Rising, an evolution of the Hance Family Foundation’s mission, envisions a future where women feel empowered and self-confident in every facet of their lives. The organization provides transformative programs for schools, colleges, universities, parents, and corporations. These programs focus on essential skills, such as accepting compliments, developing coping methods to turn negatives into positives, and fostering independence and confidence.

About the effort, Bethany O Photography owner Bethany O’Connor said: “Through the lens of our studio, we believe in the transformative power of self-confidence and empowerment. Supporting Self-Esteem Rising is our way of capturing not just beautiful images but also fostering a future where every woman and girl feels empowered, confident, and ready to face the world.” She continued: “”As someone who has personally grappled with self-esteem challenges in the past, this cause truly hits home for me. It’s a meaningful journey, driven by a personal understanding of the importance of self-confidence and the impact it can have on one’s life.”

About: With over a decade of experience in the industry, Bethany O Photography stands as a premier photography studio nestled in the heart of East Greenwich, Rhode Island. Specializing primarily in boudoir photography, the studio brings a unique blend of artistry and professionalism to every session.

For more information, please visit: https://www.bethanyo.com/

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