John H. White Keep in Flight Night
April 10th, 2009 by Rob Hart
After my shift tonight I visited John H. White’s Photojournalism class at Columbia College Chicago. Sitting in the back of those rooms on radiators that haven’t worked in years, spotlights on the photos, Lake Michigan at your back, inspiration is everywhere. The room is full of students hanging on every word from John. They quote him, and why the man never wrote ad copy is beyond me. I fell in love with photojournalism in those classes. I was filled with the spirit, and love for photography. It’s hard to keep moving some times when you see you friends and colleagues losing their jobs. You start a project wondering if you’ll be around to see it finished.
The best thing about storm clouds is the one shaft of light that pushes it’s way through. That is what visiting John’s class does for you. You’re reminded why you give so much of yourself. Why you put everything you have into chasing light and pushing that button. I was honored to show some work along with Jim Svehla, Terence Guilder-Shaw, and Corey R Minkanic.
I also got to soak up the vibes from Mike Schmidt, Joel Wintermantle,Stacie Freudenberg, Brian Morowczynski, and Robyn Martin.
Then it’s always off to the Billy Goat Tavern to for some lagers.
This is one of my favorite photos of John I captured last year.
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