Internship for James Nachtwey: NYC (unpaid)

[Dobick]

Stovall,

His accomplishments as a photographer have not in any way shape or form been called into question. He is unquestioned one of the living great image makers of our time.

Are you insinuating that because he is famous and accomplished, and awarded a very vaunted prize that he should now be allowed to have everyone do his work for free?

I guess he could be calling it a workshop and charge a 20 or 30 thousand dollars for the opportunity.

[PeteQ]

Originally Posted by johnastovall

and when do you go to accept your TED?

Ah, I see. In your world unless you have a TED you cannot make a comment on someone that has received one. I hope you keep that in mind for EVERY topic you respond to or post an opinion of so that if we see your post on a topic we should expect that you have done it, owned it, received it etc. otherwise you should keep your comments to yourself and refrain from posting.

Using your analogy however, since he lives in NY and has a business there, as I do, I will comment on his NY business practices and you can withhold your comments on anything I write regarding his offer as I am betting:
A. You do not currently live in NY

and

B. You do not currently operate a NY based business.

and that is what I am basing my opinions on, his business practices as seen from one NY photography business owner to another. And for that I don't think I need a TED. Nice try though John, I know you dig the Nachtwey and can hear of nothing negative about him...

[dwilliams35]

Originally Posted by johnastovall

When did you last win a TED award?

Haven't won one this week. If I ever was to win such a thing, I would certainly hope that I could remain grounded enough to not let my new-found fame and fortune cloud my sense of self-worth to the point that I would not pay an employee something besides the opportunity to be associated with me...

[dbphotos]

Originally Posted by johnastovall

and when do you go to accept your TED?

Why are you so stuck on the TED award? Interesting seminars for sure, but has nothing to do with this topic.

I have no problem with someone offering a unpaid internship, but if the "internship" is to just find a free employee, it's not right. An internship should offer a learning experience that benefits both parties. If you are looking for someone with a specific skill set to work in an office only using that skill set and not being able to expand their photographic skills, then that doesn't sound like an intern, but support staff. I didn't see anywhere in the posting where it said the person would be assisting with photography but it asks for a student pursuing a photography degree.

[CaptainTom]

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[dwilliams35]

Originally Posted by CaptainTom

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