donderdag, november 04, 2004
Chris Johns volgt Bill Allen op bij N.G.
For the first time in 10 years, there is a new editor-in-chief of National Geographic. Chris Johns, a veteran award-winning photographer, is taking over as editor-in-chief in January, succeeding William Allen.
Johns said he had numerous close calls on his work in the wild before moving inside as an associate editor three years ago. He recalls that he and a local guide wandered into a pride of lions while working in Zimbabwe in 1997. "We kept our wits about us and slowly backed out of there," he recalled.
Johns, who was named one of the 25 most important photographers by American Photo magazine, has been with National Geographic for 19 years, but spent all but the last three working in the great outdoors. He came inside to become an associate editor and said it is not unusual for photographers to rise to the top.
"A photographer's role is much different here than at any other magazine," he said. "They propose stories, do research and get involved in the editing and layout work. Being a photographer here enables you to understand not only the nuts and bolts, but also the heart and soul of the magazine. I don't regret a day of the field time."
Bron: New York Post.
Johns said he had numerous close calls on his work in the wild before moving inside as an associate editor three years ago. He recalls that he and a local guide wandered into a pride of lions while working in Zimbabwe in 1997. "We kept our wits about us and slowly backed out of there," he recalled.
Johns, who was named one of the 25 most important photographers by American Photo magazine, has been with National Geographic for 19 years, but spent all but the last three working in the great outdoors. He came inside to become an associate editor and said it is not unusual for photographers to rise to the top.
"A photographer's role is much different here than at any other magazine," he said. "They propose stories, do research and get involved in the editing and layout work. Being a photographer here enables you to understand not only the nuts and bolts, but also the heart and soul of the magazine. I don't regret a day of the field time."
Bron: New York Post.
# posted by Jan-Edward : 10:36
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