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POYi Photojournalism Lecture & Discussion Today!

    Photojournalism Sessions
    Sunday, December 14
    1:30-4pm
    Louisiana State Museum Arsenal
    Enter through the Cabildo @ Jackson Square

    Dr. Tony Lewis, Louisiana State Museum’s Curator of Visual Arts, will present an illustrated talk entitled “From Szathmari to Magnum: The Origins of Photojournalism” from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.

    Following Dr. Lewis’ talk, Dr. Leslie Parr, Associate Professor at Loyola University’s School of Mass Communication, will lead a panel entitled “Promise and Peril: The Changing Face of Photojournalism.” Panelists include Doug Parker, Times-Picayune photo editor; Ted Jackson; Rick Shaw, Director, Pictures of the Year International; and freelance photographer Lori Waselchuk.