Irwin Thompson Email & Phone Number

"I am a Pulitzer Prize winning photographer with more than 35 years experience in the daily photo journalism field with expertise in capturing inspiring, iconic images in both still pictures and video. For the past 10 years, I have directed or helped direct the highly-acclaimed news photography department of The Dallas Morning News, including during the tragic shooting deaths of five law enforcement officers on the streets of downtown Dallas. I am seeking a position that will allow me to continue using my unique combination of strong photographic, video and leadership and managerial skills."Assistant Director of Photography Irwin Thompson joined The Dallas Morning News as a photojournalist in April of 1990. Before coming to Dallas, he was a staff photographer for the New Orleans Times-Picayune and the Monroe News-Star.*Over 35 years of enthusiastic leadership in photojournalism.*Over 35 years of shooting, and transmitting pictures on deadline.*An amazing manager who connects with others through strong leadership skills.*Thrives during breaking news events by knowing where to move staff ahead of the competition.*Mac, Adobe Photoshop, Videolicious, Social Media and iMovie editing skills.*The ultimate team player and win others over because of his willingness to do what he ask of others.He has received numerous awards, including recognitions from The Texas Associated Press, the Louisiana Associated Press, the Texas Headliners, and the National Press Photographers Association. Irwin’s photographs have been published in Time, People, Ebony, Sports Illustrated, US News & World Report, National Geographic, Life, and a host of newspapers.In 2006, Irwin was among a team of eight Dallas Morning News photojournalists that won the coveted 2006 Pulitzer Prize in Breaking News Photography for chronicling the gripping images of New Orleans in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. He graduated in 1984 from the University of Louisiana at Monroe with a B.A. degree in photojournalism.

Listed skills include Video, Breaking News, Journalism, Photojournalism, and 49 others.

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  University Of Louisiana At Monroe

  Photojournalism