Non-Profit U.S. Postage PAID University of Missouri University of Missouri-Columbia Missouri School of Journalism 109 Lee Hills Hall Columbia, Missouri 65211 573.882.4882 / 573.884.4999 in f o @ m o p h o t o w o r k s h o p . o r g ww w. m o p h o t o w o r k s h o p . o r g THA N K S TO OU RS P O N S O R S Missouri Press Association Foundation Right: School Girl, by Richard Mensing, 1966 Missouri Photo Workshop, Louisiana, Missouri Below Right: Fisherman, 1966 Missouri Photo Workshop, Louisiana, Missouri 55TH MISSOURI PHOTO WORKSHOP returns to Louisiana, MO, the home of MPW 1966 . THE MISSOURI PHOTO WORKSHOP was founded half a century ago by the late Clifton C. Edom of the Missouri School of Journalism. It was inspired by the gritty, content-rich pho- Sept. 21 - Sept. 27, 2003 tographs created by the documentary photo unit of the pre-WWII Louisiana, Missouri Farm Security Administration under the direction of Roy Stryker. Louisiana Stryker and FSA photographer Russell Lee worked closely with Edom in the creation of the Workshop and served as faculty mem- St. Louis bers during its early years. Joining them on the faculty have been many of America’s leading newspaper and magazine photographers and photo editors. A roster of faculty and students reads like a Who’s Who of photojournalism. This year’s faculty includes some of “The Missouri Photo Workshop today’s most energetic, productive and articulate documentarians. still teaches you how to create compelling, human stories with All are experts dedicated to passing on the fundamentals of photo your camera. In these times, research, shooting and editing to those who hope to carry on these that’s revolutionary.” values andtechniques in the future. Dennis Dimick, Senior Editor / National Geographic APPLICATION DEADLINE: AUGUST 3, 2003 “ F u l t o n ’s Lady of Mer c y,” by Ellen Ozier, Durham-Herald Sun, 2002 Missouri Photo Workshop, Fulton, Missouri THE TOWN OF LOUISIANA IS THE MISSOURI WORKSHOP THE RIGHT CHOICE FOR Y O U ? • Louisiana, Missouri, Participants should be committed to the art of using the still camera as an instru- population 3,863, will host ment of investigation and reporting. No pictures may be posed at the the 55th annual Missouri Photo Workshop. Workshop. The faculty believes that great photos can be found in most situa- tions where the photographer thoroughly understands the character and moti- • Mississippi River town was vations of his or her subjects and the essential details of their erl a t i o n s h i p s . founded in 1818. Gr eater understanding follows from persistent observation and from rigorou s • One of Missouri’s oldest evaluation of the facts revealed about the subjects through the photographs. towns with houses dating to Workshop participants include newspaper, magazine and freelance editorial the pre-Civil War era. photographers, social scientists and college and high school educators. This is • Served as a branch camp for an advanced, not an amateur, workshop. A20-photo portfolio, a letter of appli- German POWs during WWII. cation and a ref e r ence from a professional or teacher must accompany your • In 1966, Louisiana hosted the application. Prior editorial experience is not necessary, only evidence of an apti- 18th annual Missouri Photo tude for visual communication and a professional attitude. Workshop. • July 11, 1972 marked the first reported sighting in Louisiana of a “Big Foot” type creature called MO-MO, the Missouri Monster. • Home of Sen. John B. Henderson who introduced the 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution abolishing slavery. Left: Tia Chapman, a photographer with the Hartford Courant, chats with patrons at “Mom’s Restaurant” while working on her photo story at the 2002 Missouri Photo • Situated in the middle of “50 Workshop in Fulton. Photo by: Brian Lee miles of Art” a burgeoning Above: Rev. McAlister talks to Chic Herring during their arts community along the morning coffee at Mom’s. Photo by: Tia Chapman Mississippi River. FA C U LT Y • You will work with a team Joany Carlin Melissa Farlow Bill Luster George Olson of expert faculty. Section Editor Fre e l a n c e Senior Enterprise Photographer Di r ector of Photography The Oregonian National Geographic Louisville Courier-Journal Sunset Magazine • G roup critique sessions each evening allow you to Randy Cox MaryAnne Golon Geri Migielicz Randy Olson follow the progress of others Senior Editor, Visuals Pi c t u r e Editor Di r ector of Photography Fre e l a n c e and receive feedback from all The Oregonian TIME Magazine San Jose Mercury News National Geographic faculty. Dennis Dimick Kim Komenich Margaret O’Connor Lois Raimondo • Faculty is subject to change. Senior Editor/ Environment St a f f Photographer Di r ector of Photography St a f f Photographer National Geographic San Francisco Chron i c l e The New York Tim e s The Washington Post The Application DON’T FORGET TO… • Enclose a brief letter about Complete this form and send it along with $500 and a portfolio to: why you want to participate in the Missouri Photo Workshop. Missouri Photo Workshop TY P E O F PAY M E N T: 109 Lee Hills Hall C H E C K # _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Please check here Enclose a brief letter or University of Missouri M A S T E R C A R D if you need to be • DI S C O V E R provided with a re f e rence from a pro f e s s i o n a l Columbia, Missouri 65211 V I S A digital camera 573.882.4882 journalist or educator outlining C R E D I T C A R D N O. 573.884.4999 fax how he or she thinks you [email protected] E X P I R AT I O N D AT E would contribute to and www.mophotoworkshop.org S I G N AT U R E benefit from the workshop. Ask them to please emphasize Da t e Social security number what they think you most need this is req u i r ed to receive Continuing Education units for attending to get from the workshop. Na m e • Enclose up to twenty Org a n i z a t i o n photos no larger than 8x10, twenty 35mm slides in an 8 Tit l e 1/2x11 inch transparency file, or a Zip or CD with digital images. Work addres s NOTE: Please provide a self-addres s e d Home addres s stamped envelope or pre-paid airbill for ret u r n of your porfolio. Work phone Home phone Email addres s DEADLINE: AUGUST 3, 2003 • Workshop tuition is $500. Sc h o l a r s h i p s Please include it with your appli- Please indicate which scholarship you would like to apply for below by checking the box cation. This includes the cost of all and enclosing a brief letter explaining your qualifications and need for financial assistance. photographic materials and Fujicolor processing. Participants Helge Hummelvoll Scholarship (tuition) Given to a photojournalist from outside the United States in memory of Helge Hummelvoll, a are responsible for their own food Norwegian photojournalist killed while on assignment in Sudan, Africa. and lodging. Missouri Press Association Scholarship (tuition and expenses) Given to a participant who is a member (or whose organization is a member) of the Missouri • No refunds after September 7, Press Association. Please enclose proof of membership. 2003. If your application is not Nikon Emerging Professional Scholarship (t u i t i o n ) accepted your check and portfolio Awa r ded to an applying photographer who displays enthusiasm and a talent for a career in photojournalism. will be returned promptly. Bill & Duane Honorary Directors Scholarhsip(tution and oatmeal) Given in honor of former co-directors Duane Dailey and Bill Kukendall and funded by their friends. • Additional information on Awa r ded to an applicant with interests in photographing those who work with their hands in rural America. housing, the workshop and the Cl i f f & Vi Edom Scholarship (tuition) town of Louisiana will be sent upon Given to a first place Documentary category from the College Photographer of the Year competition. acceptance of your application. Angus McDougall Award (tuition) Given to a photojournalist from the newspaper winning the Pictures of the Year International Angus McDougall Overall Excellence in editing award. Qantas Photojournalism Scholarship(determined by Qantas) Awarded to the recipient of the Best Photographer prize in the New Zealand Qantas Awards. Sponsored by Nikon, New Zealand. September 21 - 27, 2003 Louisiana, Missouri.