SEAN KING - FREELANCE PHOTOJOURNALIST
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One Year - One Hundred Assignments
On September 21, 2012 I shot my first assignment for the Sun-Times Media Group. It was the first time shooting for a local paper and I was excited, nervous and green. It was at Burlington Central 38 miles from home. I covered the football game then got lost in the fog on the way home. I barely made deadline and couldn't sleep that night from all of the adrenaline.
On August 31, 2013 I covered my 100th assignment since that foggy night last year. I have covered politicians, parades, ribbon cutting ceremonies, Christmas brunch with the poor, High School Sports, Minor League Baseball, A Bar Owner, Judges telling bedtime stories to kids. I even took a spot assignment to cover what was thought to be a major sinkhole. Turns out it was only a 3 foot pothole on the side of Farnsworth Ave.
I am thankful everyday for having the opportunity to produce images that tell a story. I have a deep respect for the photojournalist I have met along the way and for the profession as a whole. I would like to thank Steve Buyansky for giving me that opportunity on September 21, 2012. I would also like to thank Sandy Bressner for giving me the opportunity to cover stories for The Kane County Chronicle.
I try to learn something on each assignment and strive to improve everyday. In the past two years I have taken a number photojournalism classes taught by some of the best in the business. Scott Strazzante, Chuck Osgood, Peter Read Miller and George LeClaire. If you are interested in learning more about photography and photojournalism I suggest taking a class taught by any one of these four photographers.
Finally While I still consider myself a Rookie Photojournalist - I will leave you with some lessons learned in the past year..
1. Always be prepared (Make a Check List)
2. Be Early (Last thing you need is to miss something cause your stuck in traffic)
3. Learn from past mistakes (IE Don’t make the same mistake twice)
4. Check your work before submitting (names, dates etc)
5. Be invisible.. (No one likes the photographer who stands in the middle of the action ruining it for everyone else)
6. Less Talk more Photos.. (When at an assignment focus on your work and less chatting it up with other photographers.)
7. Know your subject (Always do research on who you are covering and learn more about the Sport your covering)
8. Be on time (There are a number of people behind the scenes counting on you to provide them with information before deadline. If you are late you make their job that much more difficult)
9. Make sure your images cover the storyline (If there is a rainout, get weather photos. If a star player scores the winning touchdown make sure you have that player framed up)
10. Slow down and Concentrate (You are responsible for what you capture. Focus on making sure your images are clear and composition is good)
11. Have fun and Remember this is an awesome job!
I will leave you with a quote from one of the greatest news photographers in Chicago..
“To have that front seat to history and to the lives of people, and tell the story of humanity. Feeling the heartbeat of humanity. The heart of the world, the soul of the world. And capturing that from the cameras of our hearts... And sharing that. I always consider it a privilege.” – John H. White
AUGUST 2013
SEAN KING - FREELANCE PHOTOJOURNALIST
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HERE IS SOME OF MY WORK FROM AUGUST 2013
JULY 2013
SEAN KING - FREELANCE PHOTOJOURNALIST
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HERE IS SOME OF MY WORK FROM JULY 2013
JUNE 2013
SEAN KING - FREELANCE PHOTOJOURNALIST
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HERE IS SOME OF MY WORK FROM JUNE 2013
MAY 2013
SEAN KING - FREELANCE PHOTOJOURNALIST
WELCOME TO MY BLOG. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO VIEW MY SPORTS PORTFOLIO PLEASE VISIT KINGSPORTSPHOTOGRAPHY.COM/SPORTS ~ ALL PHOTOGRAPHS © SEAN KING OR OTHER WHEN NOTED MAY NOT BE USED FOR ANY PURPOSES WITH OUT PRIOR CONSENT.
HERE IS SOME OF MY WORK FROM MAY 2013
St. Francis' Andrew Brundage pitches to Aurora Central
at St. Francis High School in Wheaton, IL on Wednesday, May 01, 2013 | Sean King~For Sun-Times Media
Aurora Central's Matt Miller throws a pitch against St. Francis at St. Francis High School in Wheaton, IL on Wednesday, May 01, 2013 | Sean King~For Sun-Times Media
St. Charles East's Crista Fitzmaurice crosses the finish line for 1st place in the 4 x 800 3200 relay at the Upstate Eight Conference girls track meet at Elgin High School in Elgin, IL on Thursday, May 02, 2013 | Sean King~For Sun-Times Media
Elgin's Idalis Salcedo crosses the finish line in the 4x800 3200 relay at the Upstate Eight Conference girls track meet at Elgin High School in Elgin, IL on Thursday, May 02, 2013 | Sean King~For Sun-Times Media
Kane County Cougars player Rock Shoulders blasts a home run in the 11th inning against the Bowling Green
at Fifth Third Bank Ballpark in Geneva, IL on Friday, May 03, 2013 (Sean King for Shaw Media)
Batavia's Austin VanKempen (45) throws a pitch against Geneva at Batavia High School in Batavia, IL on Saturday, May 04, 2013 (Sean King for Shaw Media)
Runners take off at the start of the race at The Hope For Haitians 5K in Geneva, IL on Saturday, May 11, 2013 (Sean King for Shaw Media)
Batavia's Austin Shanahan (44) throws a pitch against St. Charles North at St. Charles North High School in St. Charles, IL on Saturday, May 11, 2013 (Sean King for Shaw Media)
St. Charles East's Evan Anderson bring the ball up the field against St. Charles East during the second annual cross town classic at The Eastside Sports Complex in St. Charles, IL on Friday, May 17, 2013 (Sean King for Shaw Media)
St. Charles North celebrates their victory over St. Charles East in the Second Annual Cross Town Classic at The Eastside Sports Complex in St. Charles, IL on Friday, May 17, 2013 (Sean King for Shaw Media)
Yorkville HighSchool Band 2013 Commencement Ceremony
YorkVille High School Graduates toss their caps at the conclusion of their 2013 Commencement Ceremony
Graduate Zachary David Utley celebrates after receiving his diploma during commencement at Sears Centre in Hoffman Estates, IL on Sunday, May 26, 2013 (Sean King for Shaw Media)
Graduates and Educators make their way into the main floor during commencement at Sears Centre in Hoffman Estates, IL on Sunday, May 26, 2013 (Sean King for Shaw Media
St. Charles North's Jake Hamilton (12) successfully blocks a kill attempt by Oak Park-River Forest's John Martin (14)
during their state quarterfinal game at Hoffman Estates High School in Hoffman Estates, IL on Friday, May 31, 2013 (Sean King for The Kane County Chronicle)
St. Charles North's Jake Hamilton (12) goes up for a kill against Oak Park-River Forest during their state quarterfinal game at Hoffman Estates High School in Hoffman Estates, IL on Friday, May 31, 2013 (Sean King for The Kane County Chronicle)
St. Charles North's Pat Misiewicz (3) executes a back set to team mate Kevin Beach (10) against Oak Park-River Forest during their state quarterfinal game at Hoffman Estates High School in Hoffman Estates, IL on Friday, May 31, 2013 (Sean King for The Kane County Chronicle)
Geneva's Nathan Jesko (10) set the ball against St. Charles North during the Geneva Boys Volleyball Regional Final at Geneva High School in Geneva, IL on Wednesday, May 22, 2013 (Sean King for Shaw Media)
St. Charles North's head coach Todd Weimer talks to his team during their state quarterfinal game at Hoffman Estates High School in Hoffman Estates, IL on Friday, May 31, 2013 (Sean King for The Kane County Chronicle)