The last couple of days, in between assignments I’ve been able to catch a bit of the judging of POYi at Mizzou.
I’ve been blown away by the inspiration I get from this contest’s open judging format.
It’s so inspiring, and at the same time humbling. To see all the Strongest Work In The World fly by on the screen is a rare treat.
After watching today’s Sports Photographer of the Year – Portfolio judging, I am just as blown away. It brought to mind that to reach that high a bar, one has to have the strength of character to stay true to your own vision, give the best of what you’ve got each and every day – each and every assignment, no matter how dull or routine it may seem to you. There is a portfolio picture possible in each one.
It’s the same for someone shooting for Sports Illustrated or the NYT as it is for someone shooting for a small daily. They can each stand next to each other on that stage.
And to get through a whole year of shooting, we all need a little inspiration once in a while.
Tune in tomorrow at: http://poyi.org/
to see:
Monday, Feb. 20
Sports Story Editing – Newspaper
Sports Story Editing – Magazine
Sports Multimedia Story
