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Recent Work For The New York Times
My work, Nature, photojournalism, Published work, Seattle, Still photography, SustainabilityFrom a recent assignment published in today’s Business Day section of The New York Times: “Monsanto Given Legal Shield in a Chemical Safety Bill.”
Recent Video Work for Quartz: Bill Gates Interview
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I recently assisted the talented crew at Quartz, which is a new and quickly growing news portal packed full of talent poached from other top publications. They’re making a name for themselves with a weird, awesome news app and their fresh, interesting videos. Last week, we visited the office of Bill Gates to hear about his upcoming annual letter, which was finally released today.
Here are three videos from that day’s shoot: Clean Energy, India, and Africa. Quartz does a great job with its video animations.
Women in Computer Science for The New York Times
Diversity, Education, Lighting, My work, photojournalism, Published work, Seattle, Still photographyNationally, only 14% of university computer science graduates are female. The University of Washington has raised that level to about 30% and is receiving an award sponsored by Google for their efforts. Learn more by reading the story on NYT.com.
Below: Portraits of UW graduate student Sonja Khan.
Shell oil controversy | Recent work for The New York Times
My work, photojournalism, Published work, Seattle, Still photography, SustainabilityBelow: Shirley Morrison, center, along with fellow members of the “Seattle Raging Grannies,” speaks in protest of Royal Dutch Shell during a hearing of the Port of Seattle Commission in Seattle, Washington on May 12, 2015. The hearing was held to examine the permit of Foss Maritime and its agreement with Shell, to decide the future of a Shell oil drilling rig’s potential presence in the Port of Seattle. The Port voted 3-1 to delay the mooring of the oil rig, but the rig is still expected to arrive today despite the vote.
Needle Exchange | Recent work for Reuters
My work, photojournalism, Published work, Seattle, Still photographyThis was a challenging story at times, but important. Needle exchanges are controversial, especially the People’s Harm Reduction Alliance, because it now provides meth pipes. It is the nation’s largest needle exchange program, and while critics might argue that it encourages drug use, the organizers will say that the benefits outweigh any drawbacks. Read the story by Eric M. Johnson here.
A man prepares to inject himself with heroin using a needle obtained from the People’s Harm Reduction Alliance, the nation’s largest needle exchange program, in Seattle, Washington April 30, 2015.
(L to R) Shilo Murphy, Misty Kohal, and Jeff Sablosky prepare to open the People’s Harm Reduction Alliance, the nation’s largest needle-exchange program, in Seattle, Washington April 30, 2015. The People’s Harm Reduction Alliance now offers free bubble-ended pipes as part of a pioneering but illegal program launched last month in an indirect bid to curb infectious diseases. REUTERS/David Ryder
A pipe for crack cocaine use, a needle for heroin use, and a pipe for methamphetamine use are shown at the People’s Harm Reduction Alliance, the nation’s largest needle-exchange program, in Seattle, Washington April 30, 2015.
A man injects himself with heroin using a needle obtained from the People’s Harm Reduction Alliance, the nation’s largest needle exchange program, in Seattle, Washington April 30, 2015.
Shilo Murphy, executive director of the People’s Harm Reduction Alliance, the nation’s largest needle-exchange program, is pictured at the exchange’s University District location in Seattle, Washington April 30, 2015.
Pipes for methamphetamine use are pictured at the People’s Harm Reduction Alliance, the nation’s largest needle-exchange program, in Seattle, Washington April 30, 2015.
Volunteers wait for clients at the People’s Harm Reduction Alliance, the nation’s largest needle-exchange program, in Seattle, Washington April 30, 2015.
Shilo Murphy, executive director of the People’s Harm Reduction Alliance, the nation’s largest needle-exchange program, wears the exchange’s logos on his shirt and jacket in Seattle, Washington April 30, 2015.
Kayaktivism for The New York Times
My work, photojournalism, Published work, Seattle, Still photography, SustainabilityRecent work for The New York Times: I recently covered the ongoing controversy in Seattle surrounding the mooring of a Royal Dutch Shell Arctic drilling rig at the Port of Seattle en route to its oil exploration in Alaska. This weekend will bring large protests both on land and on Puget Sound. The Obama Administration just approved Arctic oil exploration. Read the story here.
SEATTLE, WA – MAY 7, 2015: Elizabeth Chiaravalli (C) directs a group of activists during a “kayaktivist” training organized in advance of a floating protest of Royal Dutch Shell in Seattle, Washington on May 7, 2015. Beginning May 16, activists will hold three days of demonstrations, including a kayak flotilla on the waters of Puget Sound, to protest the presence of Shell’s Arctic drilling rigs in the Port of Seattle. CREDIT: David Ryder for The New York Times
SEATTLE, WA – MAY 7, 2015: Activists Rachell Turner (L) and Jordan Van Voast (C) prepare for a “kayaktivist” training. CREDIT: David Ryder for The New York Times
SEATTLE, WA – MAY 7, 2015: Activists, including Elizabeth Chiaravalli (C), cheer together during a “kayaktivist” training. CREDIT: David Ryder for The New York Times
SEATTLE, WA – MAY 7, 2015: Activists huddle together at the beginning of a “kayaktivist” training. CREDIT: David Ryder for The New York Times
Seattle May Day Protests | Recent work for Reuters
My work, photojournalism, Seattle, Still photographyAs usual, May Day in Seattle began peacefully with a permitted march led by immigrant rights activists, but later turned into a violent ordeal during the anti-capitalist protest. By the end of the night, there were at least 15 arrests and three police officers injured, according to authorities. The protest turned violent as police used “flashbang” grenades, pepper spray, and other means during an hours-long cat and mouse with a group of over a hundred that threw rocks and other objects toward police. Cars and shop windows were damaged along the way, as well.
Demonstrators participate in May Day protests in Seattle, Washington May 1, 2015. International Workers’ Day, also known as Labour Day or May Day, commemorates the struggle of workers in industrialised countries in the 19th century for better working conditions.
Demonstrators and members of the media flee moments before a police “flashbang” explodes during an anti-capitalist protest in Seattle, Washington May 1, 2015.
Police detain a demonstrator during an anti-capitalist protest in Seattle, Washington May 1, 2015.
A demonstrator swears at police while holding a middle finger up during an anti-capitalist protest in Seattle, Washington May 1, 2015.
A police officer prepares to fire rubber bullets at demonstrators during an anti-capitalist protest in Seattle, Washington May 1, 2015.
Police detain a demonstrator during an anti-capitalist protest in Seattle, Washington May 1, 2015.
Photographer Scott Lum recovers after being injured during an anti-capitalist protest in Seattle, Washington May 1, 2015.
Police use pepper spray against demonstrators during an anti-capitalist protest in Seattle, Washington May 1, 2015.
Police detain a demonstrator during an anti-capitalist protest in Seattle, Washington May 1, 2015.
A demonstrator holds a middle finger up toward the police during an anti-capitalist protest in Seattle, Washington May 1, 2015.
Demonstrators assist an injured man during an anti-capitalist protest in Seattle, Washington May 1, 2015.
Demonstrators and members of the media flee moments before a police “flashbang” explodes during an anti-capitalist protest in Seattle, Washington May 1, 2015.
Demonstrators and members of the media flee as a police “flashbang” explode4 during an anti-capitalist protest in Seattle, Washington May 1, 2015.
Demonstrators build a fire near fresh graffiti at Seattle Central College during an anti-capitalist protest in Seattle, Washington May 1, 2015.
Theo Chocolate Factory | Recent Work for Bloomberg
photojournalism, Published work, Seattle, Still photographyTheo Chocolate is based in Seattle’s Fremont neighborhood and makes chocolate from exclusively organic and Fair Trade Certified beans.
Raw cocoa beans await processing at the Theo Chocolate factory in Seattle, Washington.
Scotch flavored chocolate pieces exit a bath of melted chocolate in a machine in the confection kitchen.
An employee places a box of chocolate bars onto a conveyor belt in preparation for shipping.
An employee prepares boxes of chocolate bars for shipping
Scotch flavored chocolate pieces await preparation in the confection kitchen.
Children from the Roaring Mouse Creative Arts Studio receive chocolate samples while on a tour of the factory.
Marijuana Vending Machines | Recent Work for Reuters
My work, photojournalism, Published work, Seattle, Still photographyToday Seattle had two marijuana vending machines come online for the first time at a medical marijuana dispensary. Prepare to see more of these soon!
The screen of a vending machine that contains cannabis flower, hemp-oil energy drinks, and other merchandise is pictured at Seattle Caregivers, a medical marijuana dispensary, in Seattle, Washington February 3, 2015.
Lynyrd Puyat displays one gram of the Girl Scout Cookies strain of marijuana that he purchased for $15 using a vending machine at Seattle Caregivers. Puyat was the first to use the machines, which came online in Seattle for the first time Tuesday.
Stephen Shearin demonstrates the use the machines by buying a mango flavored Canna Energy hemp-oil drink. Shearin is the President of American Green, which provides the machines
Stephen Shearin is pictured near his company’s vending machines.
STD Research for The New York Times
My work, photojournalism, Published work, Seattle, Still photography, University of WashingtonS.T.D. Care for Two: Read the story at NYT.com (Photos by me for The New York Times)
From the article:
” … William, who asked to be identified by his middle name to protect his privacy, was able to include some good news. The sort-of girlfriend — his term — would not need to face the hassle and embarrassment of being tested.
His clinic had issued prescriptions for them both; William himself could give her the antibiotics. For free. Immediately.”
Dr. Matthew Golden, a public health researcher in Seattle, says that giving medicine to a patient and a partner is like giving a vaccine.
A “partner pack” is a method of delivering medication for STDs to partners of diagnosed patients.
Seahawks fans in Seattle for Getty Images
My work, photojournalism, Published work, Seattle, Sports, Still photographyToday was a heartbreaker. See you next year. Congrats, Patriots.
