Photo Plus Expo 2013

Every October since 1983, SPAS faculty, staff, and students trek to the Jacob Javits Center in Manhattan to attend the Photo Plus Expo organized by Photo District News. It has been very interesting to watch the show change during this three decade run. In the 80s, the show was dominated by Kodak, Ilford, Polaroid, Agfa, Nikon, Canon, […]

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Alumni Feature — David Gallagher

When we reached out to some of our alumni, we asked them some questions about their time during and after RIT. David Gallagher responded to our questions, here is what he shared with us. Why did you choose RIT? I have to be honest, when I was graduating High School RIT was always my first […]

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From the Office — Upcoming Events

We are busy in the school office planning many events during the Fall semester. Here are a few examples of what’s being planned. Be sure to mark your calendars and join us at these exciting events! In September we hosted PDN’s 30 Under 30 and heard from exciting professionals. Many of our faculty members also participated in […]

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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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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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Alumni Feature — Scott Spitzer

Scott is currently the web designer and photographer for the Office of University Communications at the University of Pennsylvania. His team manages the main upenn.edu website as well as the main administrative office sites. He also provides photographic services for documenting campus events and stock photos. Outside of his position at the University of Pennsylvania, […]

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