A picture paints a thousand words and it has always been the case that a great photo can light up any page of a newspaper.
In today’s world of digital technology and citizen journalists lurking on every corner, photographers and photography have never been so important. Here you will find all the stories we have carried about this sector of the industry.
Every picture tells a story… This shot from the Derby Evening Telegraph was taken to illustrate the return of good old-fashioned policing to the streets of Derbyshire. Under the headline “Peace of mind is back on the streets”, the paper
Eastern Counties Newspapers has carried off two awards at a regional sports photography competition. Keith Whitmore, of the Eastern Evening News, carried off the two major trophies in the Sport England East Regional Service to Sport and Sports Photographic Competition
A photographer from Bath is preparing to leave journalism after 50 years in the business. Brian Stevens, who works for the Bath Chronicle, is planning to retire in September. He was with the Wiltshire Gazette at Devizes and the Swindon
Page 2 of 2 Finbarr said: “I took pictures, he attacked me and the manager arrived, all at the same moment. I carried on taking pictures throughout and got what I wanted. “I had a discussion with the manager on
Photographer Mike Maloney is about to be presented with an honorary degree from the University of Lincolnshire and Humberside. The Lincoln-born snapper will become a Doctor of Arts in recognition of his work as a newspaper photographer, and for his
A photographer with The Northern Echo is celebrating his success in one ofthe country’s most-prestigious competitions. Stuart Boulton was named runner-up in the arts and entertainment category of the Nikon Press Photography of the Year competition. He was the only
An exhibition of photos by Southern Daily Echo photographer Andy Scaysbrook, which aims to raise awareness about ovarian cancer, has been launched today. The photographs, which are on display at St James Club in London, feature a number of famous
Kids at a Lincolnshire primary school know all about the world of photo-journalism following a visit from a local paper’s chief photographer. Roy Ealden, who works for the Lincolnshire Echo, was a special guest at Leslie Manser school’s after-school club
A freelance photographer at the Redditch Advertiser has won a top accolade for his entry in the National Business Calendar Awards. Nic Gaunt was presented with a certificate of merit in the contest after facing stiff competition from entries by
Sports photo agency Empics has signed a new name to the team. The major player is former Press Association chief executive Robert Simpson, who has been appointed chairman of the agency. Empics managing director Phil O’Brien said: “This is a
A Dorset Echo staff photographer has claimed he was knocked to the ground by a visiting team official after Weymouth were knocked out of the FA Trophy. A member of Southport FC’s backroom staff allegedly knocked Finnbarr Webster over after
A photo archive is offering more than 100,000 photos for sale through the Internet. The initiative, from the Shropshire Star, has proved a hit since it went live in June. The aim of shropshirestarpix.com was to make most of the
An innovative reprint service at the Grimsby Telegraph looks set to cut the costs by half. Picture editor Dave Moss has launched the system, which he believes could be a first. He has succeeded in contracting out the photosales reprint
Page 1 of 2 A press photographer was banned from Asda for life after pursuing his prey into the store after a court case. Finbarr Webster staked out Weymouth magistrates’ court for a whole day waiting for Amos Thompson, convicted
A photographic record of the floods in the Shrewsbury area before Christmas has proved so popular it has almost sold out. The Great Millennium Floods, published by the Shropshire Star, is an 84-page account of what happened and how people
Page 1 of 3 Reuters photographer Jonathan Evans has been named Fujifilm Photographer of the Year in the 2000 Picture Editors’ Awards. He was handed the award at the Guildhall in the City of London, where 38 other photographers were