Ted Somerville
(He/Him)
Indianapolis, Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo
As seen in:
Arizona Daily Star,
Omaha World-Herald,
Tulsa World,
Auburn Citizen,
Rapid City Journal,
Grand Island Independent,
Kenosha News,
Indianapolis Monthly,
Corvallis Gazette-Times,
Nuvo
and
Covers:
Cultural events, social justice movements
Indianapolis portrait & editorial photographer.
Interview
What was your first job as a journalist?
Photojournalist for the Indiana Daily Student
Have you ever used a typewriter?
Yes
How is social media changing news?
Killing newspapers
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
n/a
What does it mean to be a journalist?
A seeker of the truth and voice for the people.
What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?
n/a
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
Email
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop
What's your favorite social network?
Instagram
Who do you wish followed you?
Some of my favorite musicians and photographers.
Why did you become a journalist?
I became a photojournalist because I love people and their stories, cultures, and traditions.
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
No, but college newspaper, yes
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
I've been able to photograph a few of my musical heroes.
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
My advice to aspiring photojournalists is to make as many connections as you can and keep a spreadsheet with all your clients and contacts.
When's the best time to pitch you?
Mid-morning
What's the best pitch you ever got?
Usually, I am the one doing the pitching.
What's the worst pitch you ever got?
Nothing that comes to mind quick
What's your favorite drink?
Old fashioned, Horchata
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
Out shooting photos in whatever city I'm in.
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
The New York Times
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
n/a
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