Where can I find interviews about your career?
September 29, 2009 in Also posted in Africa, India, Interviews, Kashmir, Multimedia, Seminar, Websites, conflict, internet, photography, travel, workshopsThe talented Steve Casimiro, a photographer and editor for National Geographic's Adventure magazine has created a wonderful blog called the Adventure Life. I was honored that he invited me for this interview.http://www.theadventurelife.org/2009/07/ami-vitales-beautiful-cultures-and-powerful-documentary/ Field Notes from a National Geographic story I did on the ... Read More
Is photojournalism dying?
September 29, 2009 inOf course photojournalism is not dying but it has always been a struggle to find support even since I began. Just because magazines and newspapers are going through a difficult period does not reduce the need for great storytelling and I believe now is a perfect time to find opportunity and re-create ourselves for other mediums. I feel its a glorious time for photojournalism and story telling. Our medium is changing and the new opportunities are out there but take a little more work to find. I ... Read More
Is objectivity an illusion?
September 8, 2009 inYes, I believe objectivity is an illusion but I also believe that there are a multitude of viewpoints and that no one "Truth" exists. I believe that unless we understand and give voice to these perspectives, reason remains veiled. Ignorance in each other's stories leads us to assume we know them. It allows us to maintain perceptions of differences based on our own pre-conceived ... Read More
What gear do you carry?
September 8, 2009 in Also posted in Nikon, photographyI use Nikon bodies and usually just a few lenses but the choice of lenses really depends on the nature of the assignment. If I am shooting wildlife, I need very different lenses, (longer) then when I am doing portraits of a culture. Mainly I like to travel lightly and bring 2 bodies, 3 lenses and a Gitzo tripod. I'll usually buy medicines in country as they are always cheaper there. Lastly, but perhaps most importantly, I like to bring gifts. It is the minimal that I can do to bring small ... Read More
