Photoville

Sep 132018
 archive : 2018

No Plan B: The Talk

Learn about life on the road as an assignment photographer and the nuances of working at a large media company in this fun and lighthearted talk with renowned photographer David Carol.

Presenters: David J. Carol

Location: Brooklyn Bridge Park – Emily Warren Roebling Plaza

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Presented by:

  • Leica Camera

Learn about life on the road as an assignment photographer and the nuances of working at a large media company in this fun and lighthearted talk with renowned photographer David Carol. David’s photography career from his start in 1984 as the first assignment photographer for The Image Bank photo agency through his 29 years as Director of Photography at CBS outdoor to his current gig as Co-Founder of Peanut Press, a publisher of photography books. Enjoy his fun and lighthearted stories about life on the road, life as an assignment photographer and what its like to work at a big media company.

Presenter Bios

  • David J. Carol

    David J. Carol is a photographer, writer, curator, editor, teacher, lecturer and publisher. He attended the School of Visual Arts and The New School for Social Research where he studied under Lisette Model. He was the first assignment photographer for The Image Bank photo agency (now Getty Images) at the age of 26. He recently retired after 25 years as the Director of Photography at Outfront Media (formerly CBS Outdoor) to co-found Peanut Press Books, a publisher of fine photography books.

Organizations

  • Leica Camera

    Leica Camera

    Ignite your passion for photography with Leica Camera at Photoville

    Discover the allure of Leica photography at Photoville through curated photowalks complemented by a Leica on Loan program. From action photography to environmental portraiture, you’ll experience Leica photography and guidance by acclaimed Leica photographers. 

    Leica Camera is founded on a tradition of optical excellence and a conscious focus on the essentials of exquisite image making. For over a century, the brand has motivated visual storytelling through the quintessential union of craftsmanship, design and experience, providing essential tools that influence the art, culture and creation of photography. Photoville attendees can see this firsthand at the Leica Pavilion, which will showcase a one-of-a-kind photographic experience through a variety of interactive Leica activities designed to ignite your passion for photography.

    https://leicacamerausa.com/

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