Working for New York Times

If you've read the title of the post you should already know what's coming. A few days ago, I got contracted by The New York Times to do freelance photography work.

I caught the job from Marquavius Burnett, the assistant Sports editor at the school's newspaper The Crimson White.

Last week Alabama took on LSU for what I would consider pre-emptive National Championship game (because most people should already have realized by now on one could beat these teams other than themselves).

The New York Times was covering the ongoing tension at each school and needed shots around campus to choose from.

Marquavius hit me up on twitter asking me if I wanted the job, but I didn't get back to him in time and another photographer picked it up. By some stroke of luck whoever the other photographer backed out and the spot opened up again.

There was no way I was going to let anyone jump on this before me. I shot a good amount of pictures for them, and they decided to go with my shot of the Paul Bear Bryant statue for the article.



I also took a few more shots of Bear.





Along with a few students from the University to cover everything they needed.



You can check the article on the New York Times site. The biggest outcome of this entire endeavor was the satisfaction of knowing individuals outside of my circle consider me a good photographer.

It meant a lot to know I was the first person Marquavius came to. I'm happy the other photographer (whoever you may be) opted out and gave me the chance to pick this job up.

This only makes me want to work harder.  Seeking validation in for my work is not my main priority, but I'd be lying if I said it doesn't make a difference.

To read more on my previous accomplishments check out the Featured page on Que The Lights.