So I shoot local news in DC for a living. I enjoy message boards (like this one) because I enjoy good, human stories.
A few months ago I got bumped up to Assistant Chief Photographer. A little more money, a few more duties, no real power. Indeed what I have done with the job is become The Guy Who Talks With Everyone; all advice, all the time. As such I formed a great rapport with much of the staff.
So tonight while chest deep in loud music and cooking (my day off) I look and see our new photog has tried to call me several times recently. I return the call and discover:
She's in Baltimore
She was assaulted twice in a march turned riot
Her camera was broken
She was calling me to ask how to fix he camera...
Bless you dear, F*** the camera, how are you doing? Ok? Good.
Now get the hell out of there, my orders.
Thing is I don't technically have authority, though I'm pretty sure nobody is going to argue that the twice assaulted shooter needs to stay. Fortunately, beyond meeting the Chief to get another camera that was the plan and back to DC they went.
Anyway that was my night; I spent the evening doing chores watching the local stations cover the chaos. I'm pretty much on standby to go up there from here on out if needed.
I've done more than a few big riots in my 26 years; happy to go again. I know when to run away, screaming like a little baby...
A few months ago I got bumped up to Assistant Chief Photographer. A little more money, a few more duties, no real power. Indeed what I have done with the job is become The Guy Who Talks With Everyone; all advice, all the time. As such I formed a great rapport with much of the staff.
So tonight while chest deep in loud music and cooking (my day off) I look and see our new photog has tried to call me several times recently. I return the call and discover:
She's in Baltimore
She was assaulted twice in a march turned riot
Her camera was broken
She was calling me to ask how to fix he camera...
Bless you dear, F*** the camera, how are you doing? Ok? Good.
Now get the hell out of there, my orders.
Thing is I don't technically have authority, though I'm pretty sure nobody is going to argue that the twice assaulted shooter needs to stay. Fortunately, beyond meeting the Chief to get another camera that was the plan and back to DC they went.
Anyway that was my night; I spent the evening doing chores watching the local stations cover the chaos. I'm pretty much on standby to go up there from here on out if needed.
I've done more than a few big riots in my 26 years; happy to go again. I know when to run away, screaming like a little baby...
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