 Kenny
Irby
Visual Journalism
Group Leader
kirby@poynter.org
Is an integral
figure in visual journalism education. Known for his insightful
knowledge about photographic storytelling, innovative management
ideas, steadfast ethical thinking, and evangelical charm. Teaches
seminars and consults in areas of photojournalism, leadership,
ethics, and managing diversity. Traveled to Moscow, South Africa,
and Denmark, preaching excellence in photojournalism. Chaired
Unity ’99 Visual Task Force; Poynter's representative to
the Visual Edge board.
Contributed
as a photo editor to three Pulitzer Prize-winning projects while
at Newsday; juror for the Society for News Design, Annual
Pictures of the Year Competition, and White House News Photographers’
Competition; the recipient of numerous awards including 1999 NPPA’s
Joseph Costa Award for outstanding initiative, leadership, and
service in photojournalism.Photographer
and deputy director of photography, Newsday, Inc; photographer
and assistant photo editor, The Oakland Press. B.S., photojournalism,
Boston University; Multicultural Management Fellow, University
of Missouri.
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