Photos from the 2009 summer journalism workshop. … [Read more...] about A look back at MIPA Camp 2009
MIPA 2009
What’s the future of photojournalism?
Ever since she was old enough to pick up a camera, 17-year-old Lindsay Boeckl said she has dreamed of photographing for National Geographic. An avid fan of the publication, she set her sights on becoming a photojournalist, with the goal of majoring in photography and minoring in journalism during college. Now, however, Boeckl worries that the transition from printed papers to … [Read more...] about What’s the future of photojournalism?
Living up to expectations
All my life, my parents have had so many expectations of me that I could never live up to. From the time I was little, they expected me to be a straight-A student. Judging by my current GPA, I can tell you that expectation was never met. Then they expected me to become a big-shot lawyer. Not only do I not have the GPA for that, but I don’t have the heart, passion, or drive … [Read more...] about Living up to expectations