Alot has changed from the last time Ive posted a blog post.
1. I traveled to New York City for The New York Times Portfolio Review (It was amazing)
2. I submitted my application for The Eddie Adams Workshop ( I really hope I get in, but if I dont I will just regroup and apply next year)
3. At the end of this week, I will be completing my 3rd week as an intern at the Associated Press. (I am blessed that I have the opportunity to learn and contribute to AP. Staffers such as Charles Rex Arbogast have taught me things that I am excited to put to use in my professional career.)
4. Started on a personal project, so look forward to it.
SO NOW FOR THE BLACKHAWK STANLEY CUP FINAL COVERAGE ... .. .
Last night I documented hows fans cheered on their favorite team in Chicago. I photographed images on the CTA Red Line train, in bars and in the streets of the Wrigleyville neighborhood of Chicago. Last night reminded me why I love photojournalism. Its not because of the joy of capturing a pretty image (although that is nice), it is more about telling the stories of people. While shooting last night it dawned on me several times that I was documenting history. Capturing moments that will never happen again. That is why photojournalism matters because we are the true visual historians. Images are posted below.
Chicago Blackhawks fan Broderick Myers, react to a scored goal by the team, Monday, June 15, 2015. (AP Photo/Christian K. Lee)
Chicago Blackhawks fans celebrate in the Wrigleyville neighborhood after the Chicago Blackhawks won the Stanley Cup, defeating the Tampa Bay Lightning Monday, June 15, 2015 in Chicago. (AP Photo/Christian K. Lee)
Chicago Blackhawks fan Maikal Yamauchi, age 18, is carried by other fans while they celebrate in the Wrigleyville neighborhood of Chicago after the Chicago Blackhawks defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning to win the NHL hockey Stanley Cup, Monday, June 15, 2015. (AP Photo/Christian K. Lee)
A Chicago Blackhawks fan climbs a street pole while celebrating in the Wrigleyville neighborhood of Chicago after the Chicago Blackhawks defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning to win the NHL hockey Stanley Cup, Monday, June 15, 2015. (AP Photo/Christian K. Lee)
Chicago Blackhawks fans commute on the CTA Red Line train to watch the team compete in the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Finals, Monday, June 15, 2015. (AP Photo/Christian K. Lee)
Chicago Blackhawks fans celebrate while exiting the Addison exit of the CTA Red Line train. The Chicago Blackhawks defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning to win the NHL hockey Stanley Cup, Monday, June 15, 2015. (AP Photo/Christian K. Lee)
Chicago Blackhawks fans celebrate a goal during the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Finals, Monday, June 15, 2015. (AP Photo/Christian K. Lee)
Chicago Blackhawks fans celebrate a goal during the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Finals, Monday, June 15, 2015. (AP Photo/Christian K. Lee)
Two Chicago Blackhawks fans are detained while celebrating in the Wrigleyville neighborhood of Chicago after the Chicago Blackhawks defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning to win the NHL hockey Stanley Cup, Monday, June 15, 2015. (AP Photo/Christian K. Lee)
Chicago Blackhawks fans light a flare while celebrating in the Wrigleyville neighborhood of Chicago after the Chicago Blackhawks defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning to win the NHL hockey Stanley Cup, Monday, June 15, 2015. (AP Photo/Christian K. Lee)
A Chicago Police vehicle’s window is broken by a thrown brick as Chicago Blackhawks fans celebrate on Addison Street in the Wrigleyville neighborhood after the Chicago Blackhawks won the Stanley Cup, defeating the Tampa Bay Lightning Monday, June 15, 2015 in Chicago. (AP Photo/Christian K. Lee)