A Part Time Future: Adjunct Teaching Dynamics in Three Parts

March 07, 2013 - Any number of anecdotes point to a sharp rise in the number of adjunct faculty currently teaching in photographic education. The 2012 Mac-on-Campus Photography Survey goes further and helps us understand the depth of this trend. While such data can tell us some things, practical examples can offer a clearer view to both advantages and limits of adjunct positions.

Consider the following three case studies as a guide to successful approaches in pursuing a photographic education career. For a broad view, we have chosen a young adjunct at the start of her career, a mid-career individual selected for a faculty post because of his dedication as an adjunct and a successful artist who seeks to give back by teaching part-time in different venues.

More »

Inside Selection: Bjorn Haldorsen, graduate of ICP's Documentary and Photojournalism program

September 14, 2012 - In this PDNedu photographer profile, we highlight an emerging talent whose work we discovered during a recent portfolio review event. We met with Bjorn Haldorsen in June 2012, during career day for students and recent graduates at the International Center of Photography in New York City.
More »

Photo Gigs: Tina Ahrens, co-founder and chief operating officer, Emphas.is

September 04, 2012 - A new and innovative platform for photojournalism, Emphas.is proposes a unique bond between photojournalists and their audience, and in the process, aims to create a new financial model for 21st century photojournalism.
More »

Nikon Advertorial: Guiding Light

May 03, 2012 -  Nikon Mentor Series Photographer Mark Alberhasky Will Pack Light Thanks to his New Nikon 1 More »

PDNedu Asks Photographers

May 01, 2012 - Q: Name the one photographer who has had the most impact on your career and describe their influence.  More »

One to Watch: Louie Palu

May 01, 2012 - Postcards from the Heart of Darkness
More »

Special Report: Positive Role Models

May 01, 2012 -  Three photography programs staffed by dedicated educators who balance teaching with successful photography careers

“Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.”
— Benjamin Franklin

At a time when photo education is increasingly influenced by trends such as online learning and systems to economize time and minimize contact, stories about personal guidance by educators who combine teaching expertise with high level, practical knowledge and professional clout offer a breath of fresh air. For students seeking to navigate the rocky terrain from classroom learning to success in the real world, direct contact with instructors offering this level of perspective on the field can be an invaluable educational asset. Here, we investigate three photo programs in varied educational settings, each staffed by distinguished teachers who serve as positive role models to their students while simultaneously pursuing flourishing photography careers of their own.