From the Office — The End of Summer

At RIT, summer is a time of cleaning, reorganizing and getting ready for fall. It is a quiet time but there is anticipation of what is to come. This past Tuesday many students and professors arrived back on campus after many months of being away. Empty parking lots are now full and the hallways of […]

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Alumni Feature — Chuck Westfall

Chuck Westfall is currently a Technical Advisor for Canon U.S.A.’s Imaging Technology & Communications Group (ITCG) We asked him some questions about his life after RIT, here is how he responded. SPAS: What are you doing professionally? I’ve had a marvelous career at Canon for the past 30+ years, working in the field with professional and […]

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RIT National Press Photographers Association

From Maureen MacGregor, President of RIT NPPA: When I came to RIT for orientation two years ago I really didn’t know what photojournalism was about – until I was introduced to the RIT NPPA. During orientation all of the new PJ kids met the chair of the program, William Snyder, who urged us all to […]

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Welcome to SPAS Facilities

In the photo world, any place that has light is a wonderful place to be, and one of the best places to learn how to “SEE” the light is here at RIT/SPAS! Hello, my name is David Walter, I am one of the managers here at the School of Photographic Arts and Sciences (SPAS) and […]

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Alumni Feature — Sarah Anne Ward

Sarah Anne Ward is a professional photographer currently based in New York City specializing in food/drinks, soft-goods and product photography. We asked her some questions about her life as a photographer after RIT, here are her responses. SPAS: How has your education helped you after graduation, preparation for your first job, and in your career […]

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