Charlie Mars-Mahlau

2010-05-03T13:08:00.001-07:00

I am currently working on getting an application together for Eddie Adams 2010 Barnstorm in NY. Applications are due May 28th I believe. http://www.eddieadamsworkshop.com/apply/

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2009-09-01T15:22:00.000-07:00

I have been reading a few photojournalism books, like Keneth Kobre's "Photojournalism." I also bought "Through The Lens" and "Magnum Degrees." I have been really loving Alec Soth's "Niagara" Richard Renaldi "Figure and Ground" Stephen Shore "Uncommon Places" and "William Eggleston's Guide." Also, Scott Strazzante "Common Ground" and Danny Frazier "Driftless."

As was the case as an English major/in school, I think you look at things you have done from a year or two ago (sometimes only a month or two ago) and it is easier to pick out strengths and weaknesses. I think it is good to consistantly re-evaluate older assignments--even if you are less satisfied with those images than when they were first made.

The list of cool stuff/links to look at recently is long-ish. Check out Luceo Images, MediaStorm, the new Soul of Athen's website. And check out Geoffery Hiller's Verve Photo blog to see some of the cool stuff that is out there by others right now. Verve Photo blog in particular has a lot of young photographers to browse/discover. Soul of Athen's webpage shows the work of the VisCom students at Ohio University. -Charlie

2009-07-04T10:34:00.000-07:00

4th of July Parade Freelance for Suburban News Publications

2009-05-02T18:12:00.000-07:00

2009-05-02T18:10:00.001-07:00

So today was one of my last articles for The Washington Times I think. I drove out to Annapolis MD for this one, which is about an hour east of Foggy Bottom on route 50, but the story itself was really quick. I didn't have to worry about the laptop or bring a lot of gear. It was a cool day. I definitely want to explore this town more some time with a film camera. I imagine I might head back.

I got stuck driving around a funky rural area that I liked and that might be good for feature-hunting. I will try to update better and post some thoughts about my time in Washington at some point. I do have a lot of thoughts about journalism so far inside the beltway, and my courses at The George Washington University. Does anyone even check this blog back in Ohio or Massachusetts that I don't already talk to on the phone? = ) I really wanted to thank my editors too, Kristin Donaldson, Tessa Ferrario, as well as Amos Gelb, Susan Morrison, Andrea Michnick, many of the people I have been able to meet and work with. Thanks! -Charlie

2009-04-23T05:30:00.000-07:00

Link: Zimmerman displays faith by signing deal

2009-04-07T12:49:00.000-07:00

Link: Pets left homeless as owners face foreclosure

2009-04-06T15:40:00.000-07:00

Link: Cherry Blossom Festival

2009-04-04T20:48:00.000-07:00

Link: D.C. sports scene on a budget... This one was kindof a change up of pace. I liked what Tim Lemke did here, and how his article idea finally turned out. Check it out.

2009-03-27T05:54:00.000-07:00

Link: U Street residents want Dunbar Hotel site

2009-03-22T14:12:00.000-07:00

Link: Tibet security tight for anniversary Found out about this one early in am. All in all, I am getting my fill of activism that I had been looking for before leaving Columbus, Ohio. This week marks the 50th anniversary of the failed uprising in Tibet. It has been the subject of a lot of interest lately because of recent tensions in the region. Collecting captions was a little different at first during this event. Even though many of the protesters had come from New York City, there were definitely some language gaps to work around.

I think I have made changes here and there to my "daily checklist" and just nailing daily routines down. I am becoming pretty used to the workflow and pace and transmission of daily assignments. But there is room for improvement. I was thinking, to use a cliche, I would like to approach improvement similarly to the way I used to appraoch lacrosse. At least, similarly but maybe without the hip surgery and neck injury and ultimately not being able to play D1.

I know that a lot is up to the student. But it is also hard to deny that a lot of good journalism kifd come out of programs like Ohio Univ., WKU., and the Univ. of Missouri, etc. Amos seems to be a little down on some of the grad programs in journalism, for a few reasons. (But I can see what attracts some people). I think particularly, if your portfolio is in its early stages, or maybe if you are coming from another major or a college that didnt have a program.

Look at the awesome projects at OU by Jenn Ackerman and Maise Crow. Some of their stuff, like Jenn Ackermans' recent prison story about Mental Illness in the Virginia prison system is really is on another level as a student project. I think her story is on CPOY right now if you hunt around a little.

2009-03-21T17:00:00.000-07:00

Link: Cherry Blossom Festival steps off with annual parade

2009-03-08T16:19:00.000-07:00

2009-03-03T07:57:00.000-08:00

Link: Special crews set up to repair water mains Link: Gallery: Crowds flock to mall Link: District snow day

2009-03-01T13:44:00.000-08:00

Link: Storm to bring up to 8 inches of snow

2009-02-26T18:46:00.000-08:00

Link: DINING: Steak lovers' prime spot

2009-02-26T16:03:00.000-08:00

Link: Obama factor boosts District's U St. businesses

2009-02-24T21:34:00.001-08:00

Link: Late swoon costly for Capitals

2009-02-23T16:29:00.000-08:00

Link: Female veterans transition with help of seminar

2009-02-21T13:53:00.000-08:00

"Two Guys in a Newsroom," With Don Lambro and Ralph Hallow.

2009-02-16T16:48:00.000-08:00

A quick video I shot of "Racing Presidents" tryouts at Nationals Park Sunday.

2009-02-11T15:32:00.001-08:00

Link: Blind set sights online

2009-02-02T13:35:00.000-08:00

Link: Steelers hold on for Super Bowl win. Cardinals fall short in 27-23 clash.

2009-01-29T10:57:00.000-08:00

2009-01-28T17:45:00.000-08:00

Columbus, Ohio/Boston, Mass. - C

2009-01-28T17:44:00.000-08:00

Massachusetts

I know I grew up here in Massachusetts, but I always end up coming back. Living with Jennifer and the Marvin's for 3 weeks cant be beat. And you cant beat the light that you get out here for taking pictures either. Back to Ohio now.