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 November 17, 2004 - San Clemente, CA - ZUMA
Press is proud to add
multi-award-winning photojournalist CHRIS CURRY to its prestigious roster of
talent. The staff photographer of Illinois daily Peoria Journal Star
offers a fresh, honest perspective on stories close to his heart.
Curry is well known for his in-depth documentary, "Old Order in a New
World," on the Amish community near Arthur, Illinois--a project that posed a
real challenge considering how the Amish shun photography. After winning the
heart of a local minister, who took pity on Curry, the photographer was
gradually accepted by the community, one member at a time.
"Chris' experience speaks volumes about the virtues of patience and
perseverance," says Scott Mc Kiernan, director and founder of ZUMA
Press.
"His images from the Old Order community are timeless, intimate and real. I
look forward to supporting future reportage initiatives that Chris brings to
the plate."
Curry's "Old Order in a New World" received numerous awards and accolades,
including a POY for Feature Photography and the Best of Photojournalism
Cliff Edom New America Award. He is also the proud recipient of the Canon
Award by the Sasakawa Sports Foundation, first place by Editor &
Publisher in the multiple picture story category, five Copley Ring of
Truth Awards and six Associated Press Managing Editor Awards, among
others.
Based in Illinois, Curry just completed a five-city speaker tour with the
NPPA's Flying Short Course and was recently honored with an invitation to be
faculty at the Atlanta Photojournalism Seminar.
He is currently wrapping up a portrait essay ("Senior Workforce") and hopes
to turn it into a book project. Curry specializes in features, documentaries
and environmental portraits. He is now represented worldwide exclusively by
ZUMA
Press. To book him for an assignment, please contact Trish Murphy at
949.494.7704.
zNews
ZUMA worked every angle of the story, leading up to and following the death
of Palestinian Liberation Organization President Yasser Arafat to deliver a
complete storytelling package of the leader's life and legacy.
In Ramallah, ZUMA's NADAV NEUHAUS and KEVIN UNGER were quick to respond to
the news of Arafat's death. Despite the precarious security, the two did a
great job covering the emotionally charged funeral and the public's
outpouring of grief. Kudos also go out to ZUMA contributors--ILYA
PITALEV/Kommersant, AXEL/Action Press, WAIZMANN/Action Press and Visual
Press Agency, among others--who also submitted timely and powerful coverage
from across the Middle East.
To view ZUMA's expansive collection of selects of Yasser Arafat, search for
keyword ZCARAFAT or click here.
ZUMA continues to edit and pick out selects from all incoming coverage
related to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. To view this concise edit,
search for the keyword ZCPALESTINE or click on the banner below.
zEvents
 All are welcome to attend Scott Mc Kiernan's Cutting-Edge Photojournalism
class at UCLA.
Date: Thursday, November 18, 2004
Time: 7-9 p.m.
Venue: Room 212 Lindbrook Center, 10920 Lindbrook, Westwood, California
Guest Speakers: World renowned "creative consultant" DEBRA WEISS and her successful photographer client/ZUMA shooter
extraordinaire, MARK LEIBOWITZ.
Topic: Portfolios and Branding Yourself. The lecture will editing your material, portfolio designs and redesigns, various self-promotional concepts and creating a marketable identity that will improve your opportunities for success.
Linear Systems, South Bay Studios and Hasselblad USA are hosting an
open-house event where the latest digital-imaging technology from Hasselblad
will be showcased and demonstrated in a studio setting.
Date: Thursday, November 18, 2004
Time: 12-8 p.m.
Venue: South Bay Studios, 20434 South Santa Fe Avenue, Long Beach,
California 90810
R.S.V.P.: Larry Carney at Linear Systems, 909.899.4345, or email Larry@linear-systems.com.
zEntertainment Tear Sheets
ZUMA's top entertainment photojournalist, LISA O'CONNOR, snapped a classic
Hollywood moment at the 2004 MTV Video Music Awards in Miami. The image
shows a tense moment between singer JESSICA SIMPSON and husband NICK LACHEY.
The image ran doubletruck in the November 15, 2004, issue of US
Weekly (see pages 56-57) and as a full-page spread in the November 22,
2004, issue of Life & Style Magazine (page 22). Way to go, Lisa!
Meanwhile, KPA-ZUMA's leading lady, RENA DURHAM, scored the November 15,
2004, cover of Life & Style with the sexy portrait of actress CAMERON
DIAZ, whom she shot at the Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle premiere.
Nice job, ladies!
zSports Picks of the Week
Left
Heavyweight CHRIS BYRD lays into JAMEEL "Big Time" McCLINE with a jab at Madison Square Garden. Photo by ANTHONY J CAUSI/Icon SMI/ZUMA Press.
Center
Russia's MARIA SHARAPOVA returns a ball to Serena Williams at their 2004 WTA Tour Championship match. Sharapova won 4-6, 6-2, 6-4. Photo by
ARMANDO ARORIZO/ZUMA Press.
Right
Georgia Tech wide receiver NATE CURRY (#5) flew past the University of Connecticut bench to make the first down in the second quarter of play in
Atlanta. Photo by ALAN MOTHNER-US PRESSWIRE/ZUMA Press.
Call for Entries!
Attention all ZUMA photographers and partners: The next issue of
DOUBLEtruck, ZUMA's cutting-edge photojournalism magazine, is going
into production. Think your images have what it takes to run doubletruck? If
so, we want to see them!
All entries must be received on or before November 30, 2004. For more
submission guidelines, click here.
Save $$ on Gear
As a value-added benefit to working with ZUMA, we are happy to extend our
supplier relationships to our photographers. This month, Linear Systems is
offering a great package deal on the new Canon EOS 20D. Members can click here to find out
more.
zReportage Update
Extremist Warriors
High-risk security personnel the world over are turning to Israel's battle- hardened International Security Academy (ISA) to hone urban- and guerrilla-warfare skills and gain insight into Arab resistance movements and militant Islam.
Text and photos by NADAV NEUHAUS/ZUMA Press.
To view more click here.
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