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IPPA Awards

Rob Hart — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 21:42:47 +0000

I was lucky enough to score some awards this weekend at the annual Illinois Press Photographers Association convention held in St. Louis, MO. I feel honored to have placed in the photographer of the year category behind Will DeShazer, first, and Scott Strazzante, second place. Will and Scott are some of my favorite people and and both great visual storytellers.

We had some amazing judges in Liz O. Baylen, David Eulitt, and Josh Meltzer. We also were lucky enough to have Erik Lunsford perform some stand-up comedy and show some photos. I always love getting so spend a few days with people who are passionate about making pictures and communing with a bunch of my friends. I think my favorite moment was when Liz said, “This photographer has some real purposeful seeing.” They were debating my portfolio and I almost had a heart attack.

I am so blessed. Thanks everyone who helped out this weekend. Much PJ love.

IPPA 2009 convention

Rob Hart — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 16:56:14 +0000

This year a gaggle of button pushers converged on Madison, WI, for the Illinois Press Photographers Association’s “Best of Photojournalism” contest. For a few moments we could lose ourselves in images, conversation, beer, and light. We all know the serious reality facing us this year, but it was really nice to leave it all behind and recharge. Even thought I’ve seen Lisa Krantz’s amazing project from Helotes, TX, Cowboys and Cul-de-Sacs before is blew my mind. On the way home someone used the word “epic.”

IPPA 2008 contest

Rob Hart — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 20:57:06 +0000

Results are trickeling in from the Illinois Press Photographers Association annual contest. So far I scored a 2nd in Pictorial and three HM’s. Two for Enterprise and a Sports Feature. My co-workers Ruthie Hauge, Tamara Bell and Suzanne Tennant have also placed. Looks like the Oak Park staff is up 9-0!

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