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Christopher T. Assaf, Ph.D.

Christopher T. Assaf, Ph.D.

@ctassaf

Assistant Professor of Broadcast, University of North Texas. Visual communication and White House news photographer researcher. Philosotographer.

Denton, TX Katılım Ekim 2008
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…like games or everyday item reviews, would have been seen as anathema to the core because that could be gotten somewhere else, like movie reviews. Distinct spin on content, whether local or high quality, would likely draw readers and viewers.
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…viewed a paper as an advertising delivery device—as if people subscribed for the ads. They ignored the local spin on everything, like movie reviews, books, sports, political cartoons, or opinions that made the content different. Expanding that and growing into new areas…
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As I read everyone on the change in content dynamics and the succes at NYTimes, I thought this as well. A newspaper in analog times might have been subscribed to for a variety of reasons, like the photos, classifieds, comics, editorials, inserts, or whatever they liked.
Ross Barkan@RossBarkan

Overrated story. The newspaper business was always a bundle! In 1960 and 1980 and even 2000, most Americans bought a newspaper for the sports page, the movie times, crosswords, maybe a weather report. That stuff underwrote news reporting.

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Ignoring the egregious type on photo (ack), I am sending one to my former (now retired) and influential advisor. Shoutout to @jerryin3d for sending the high-res from the yearbook. I can’t find mine buried in a box after moving so much.
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Just over 40 years ago, the space shuttle Challenger exploded 73 seconds after launch, killing the crew of seven, including teacher in space Christa McAuliffe. Dr Wendell Mohling, a finalist in the program and Shawnee Mission Northwest teacher, watched from the library.
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An excellent commentary by @drewharwell on the firing of nine staff photographers and five photographers editors at the @washingtonpost. I think Mr. Harwell kept his job, so this is courageous. #photojournalism
Drew Harwell@drewharwell

The Washington Post just laid off its entire award-winning photo team. They were our eyes in places we'll never see. It's a horrifying loss at a time when lying governments, propaganda and AI slop are on the rise.

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Jacquelyn Martin of @AP goes beyond the moment of Lindsay Vonn striking the gate. So, hands up who can capture an image like this of a skier going 60+ mph without experience, skill, and a dash of serendipity? Any digital witness with an iPhone? I think not. #photojournalism
Tim Reynolds@ByTimReynolds

Our @AP photographer Jacquelyn Martin got this incredible shot moments before Lindsey Vonn crashed at the Milan Cortina Olympics.

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Kainaz Amaria@kainazamaria·
The dismantling of the design, graphics, video, photo and copy teams at The Post isn’t getting as much attention. It’s unimaginable that a newsroom of its size would not employ one staff photographer. These teams are THE reason for the Post’s success and reach. #savethepost
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@kodacohen Freelancers can do many things, but difficult to be part of the culture and team. Abysmal. No other word to describe it. People making content no one else can, that strikes a cord, and gaining unparalleled access—yet Miller says politics and government the focus. Not visually.
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People consistently minimize or diminish photographers’ worth, for generations ignoring the person behind the camera. Even if everyone has a camera, making storytelling, beyond-the-obvious images that appear unique day after day and grab attention is not easy. #photojournalists
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Ingratiating himself with D.C.’s powerful movers, @jabinbotsford scored exclusive access to a host of Washington political elite for in-depth, behind the scenes coverage. His savvy helped get the WaPo get added to the White House photo pool during Trump’s first administration.
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The Washington Post staff cuts run deep. Consider the photojournalistic strength displayed since Joe Elbert’s 1980s arrival. The appalling elimination of all staff photographers gets little attention. Confirmed via NYTimes. nytimes.com/2026/02/04/bus…
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