William Luther on Muck Rack

William Luther

San Antonio
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A Twitter feed to keep you up with work of Express-News photojournalists and other photo things of interest to S.A. — by William Luther, Staff Photojournalist

Interview

What was your first job as a journalist?

Staff Photographer at the new-defunct Birmingham Post-Herald

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes

How is social media changing news?

It's making it more immediate and in smaller bites

Who's your favorite fictional journalist?

Ted Baxter

What does it mean to be a journalist?

Always a spectator. Never a participant.

What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?

How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?

email

What tools and software do you use to do your job?

Photoshop, PhotoMechanic, Laptop, Canon EOS 5D MIII

What's your favorite social network?

Twitter

Why did you become a journalist?

I get paid to explore my community.

Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?

Yes. Photographer

What story are you most proud of writing or working on?

Texas Drought

What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?

Don't burn any bridges.

When's the best time to pitch you?

Mornings, early in the week.

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