Photo Access with Ken McCoy

Photographic training,photo requests,insight,class agendas, multimedia transmissions from the field, wireless technology. For teens and adults with digital point and shoot, 35mm,digital slr and camera smartphones. This info is provided by internationally syndicated photojournalist Ken McCoy.Find out about agencies such as AP, UPI, World Picture News,World Entertainment News Network,PRPHOTOS, and Getty. KEEP UP WITH PHOTO EVENTS VIA PHOTO ACCESS WITH KEN MCCOY @kenmccoypress(twitter) !!!!

Tuesday, June 27, 2006

Steve Harvey Comedian In Press Room


Sending images


Sending images
Originally uploaded by xipnek.

Press Room


Press Room
Originally uploaded by xipnek.

A Photog Checks His Angle


A Photog Checks His Angle
Originally uploaded by xipnek.

The Press in Line


The Press in Line
Originally uploaded by xipnek.

Security check in


Security check in
Originally uploaded by xipnek.

A Rolls Royce arrives for the BET Show


At the BET ed carpet


At the BET ed carpet
Originally uploaded by xipnek.

More of the Red Carpet


More of the Red Carpet
Originally uploaded by xipnek.

Monday, June 26, 2006

Inside the Addidas Event..


Inside the Addidas Event..
Originally uploaded by xipnek.

At the Chris Brown Red Carpet Party


Producer actor ICE Cube


Producer actor ICE Cube
Originally uploaded by xipnek.

My stuff is ready in Media room


My stuff is ready in Media room
Originally uploaded by xipnek.

BET Media Day


BET Media Day
Originally uploaded by xipnek.

The New SideKick 3 By Tmobile


Bluetooth,wireless,Edge,Sleek,stylish and new... with a megapixel camera built in!!!! Unveiled at the Tmobile and Urbanworldwireless event in Hollywood.Available June 28th!!!!!!! We were the First Company to Broadcast Radio and Itunes from this Event!!!!!!!

Sunday, June 25, 2006

Hollywood


Hollywood
Originally uploaded by xipnek.

At the t mobile Urbanworld wireless event

Just in LA ... Great here.....=

Friday, June 23, 2006

Getting Ready for my assignments


Getting Ready for my assignments
Originally uploaded by xipnek.
Just when I thought I had my assignment mapped out my clients called and added new assignments to the roster.... As I was preparing to take this photo an approval letter was emailed to me requesting coverage as well..... This will be a lot of work but plenty of fun.... I have Red Carpet access to Addidas .2006 BET AWARDS and The TMOBILE RELEASE PARTY... I CLEANED CAMERAS AND CLEARED MY FLASH CARDS.... I HAVE ALSO MADE CAPTION SLATES SO THAT I CAN GET THEM ON THE WIRE VERY QUICKLY. FOR REFERENCE. I HAVE THE CLIENTS EMAIL AND PHONE TO ALERT THEM OF INCOMING IMAGES.... TIME IS VERY IMPORTANT IN THIS KIND OF SITUATION. I WILL BLOG AND SEND PIX HERE SO THAT YOU WILL KNOW WHAT'S HAPPENING STARTING SUNDAY AT 3PM.=

Thursday, June 22, 2006

Ken McCoy Commissioned by Agencys to Cover Awards

Ken McCoy records his radio show "Ken McCoy Entertainment Report(tm) " to a worldwide audience. He has also been commissioned by two photo agencies to cover the 2006 BET AWARDS IN HOLLYWOOD AND T MOBILE TECHNOLOGY AND RINGTONE RELEASE PARTY on SUNDAY TO TUES......KEEP WATCHING.....AND LISTENING.=

Tuesday, June 20, 2006

Greenery Scenery


Greenery Scenery
Originally uploaded by xipnek.
Early in the morning as I get thoughts together about a project.... I noticed this view and I thought that I would share......Stock Photography.=

Sunday, June 18, 2006

Chicken Skewers Part Deux.... Fathers Day.....


Chicken Skewers on the Grill Fathers Day


A View from the the Shade.....Fathers Day


Happy Father's Day


Happy Father's Day
Originally uploaded by xipnek.
Rasberry and Cranberry juice and Lemon.....getting ready for a major week... Stay tuned .....=

Friday, June 16, 2006

Christian Music Awards


Christian Music Awards
Originally uploaded by xipnek.
Contestant David Suarez..at the Christian Music Awards...=

Friday morning stop sign


Friday morning stop sign
Originally uploaded by xipnek.

Thursday, June 15, 2006

Fox sports radio giveaway


Fox sports radio giveaway
Originally uploaded by xipnek.
FOOTBALL TICKETS AND EVERTHING...... ALL GOOD=

New Contest!!!!! Photo Classes next Week!!!!!

The "What I Did on My Summer Vacation" Photo Contest Co-Sponsored by Tamron and Photo Talk Radio is going on now. The contest ends September 30th, and the winner will receive an AF18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di II Lens and be invited on the October 28th Photo Talk Radio to talk about their winning photo. Get the full contest rules by going to http://www.tamron.com/lenses/summer_vacation_contest.asp.

Digital Photo Classes Start Next Week........ the Intro to Basic Digital Photography Start Next Week.....


Basic 35mm Photography Starts to.....o..... major additions that are not in the book will be added to Classes!!!!!!!!!!!! 559 457 6015 to register

Saturday, June 10, 2006

Bride and Groom


Bride and Groom
Originally uploaded by xipnek.

Water and a Wedding.....


Water and a Wedding.....
Originally uploaded by xipnek.

guests


guests
Originally uploaded by xipnek.

Groom miutes before the wedding.....


Bride gets set


Bride gets set
Originally uploaded by xipnek.

Squeaker...a bird at the wedding site


McCoy Weddiing


McCoy Weddiing
Originally uploaded by xipnek.
My brothers wedding site.... Bobby and Angie....=

Friday, June 09, 2006

Bride and groom


Bride and groom
Originally uploaded by xipnek.

Wedding rehearsal for Saturday.


Wedding rehearsal for Saturday.
Originally uploaded by xipnek.

Wednesday, June 07, 2006

Fresno Bee Photo Job!!!!!!

This 160 /186k daily newspaper in the center of California is searching for a motivated photojournalist for its South Valley Bureau. The successful candidate will be a self starter who can find stories in a content-rich area and bring them to life.
The Fresno Bee's South Valley Bureau is located in Visalia, a city of 100,000 people 45 miles south of Fresno, and is staffed by two photographers, an editor, a regional columnist and seven reporters. Applicants must show a well-rounded portfolio of unique images along with self-generated enterprise that demonstrates personal vision.

Photographers shoot and produce multimedia for The Fresno Bee, FresnoBee.com and the staff photo blog, BeeFocused.com. Applicants should have at least three years daily experience. Spanish language skills are a plus. A good sense of humor helps, too.

Clean driving record required before hire. All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a drug test.

Apply to:

William Haines Director of Photography The Fresno Bee 1626 E Street Fresno, CA 93786

San Francisco Photo Job !!!!!!!!!

The San Francisco Examiner is seeking an experienced, creative, self-reliant and motivated photojournalist in the San Francisco and San Mateo County markets.
The successful candidate will have a nose for news, a knack for story-telling and be able to find, develop and bring to life compelling stories. The Examiner prides itself in being team-oriented and has a content-rich environment.

Applicants should have a minimum four years of daily newspaper reporting experience. It is also preferred, but not required, that applicants possess a college degree in Journalism. Bilingual skills are a plus.

The Examiner offers a competitive compensation package and a fantastic benefits program that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401(k) as well as a company sponsored Life and AD&D, Long Term and Short Term disability program.

Send a resume, letter, clips and three professional references to: Jim Pimentel, Managing Editor, The Examiner, 450 Mission St., 5th Floor, San Francisco, Calif. 94105, or jpimentel@examiner.com

The Examiner is part of the Clarity Media Group, a subsidiary of The Anschutz Corporation located in Denver, CO. Clarity Media Group is a newspaper publishing company, and the parent company to The San Francisco Examiner, The Baltimore Examiner, and The DC Examiner.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States for any employer. The Examiner is an EEO Employer.

Sunday, June 04, 2006

Photo Contest Available!!!!!!!

June 10 Deadline for Center for Documentary Studies/Duke University Photo Contest
The Center For Documentary Studies at Duke University has announced that Robert Frank will judge the 2006 CDS/Honickman First Book Prize in Photography competition. The contest is open to American photographers who have not published a book of their work. Winners will have a book of their images published, receive a grant for $3000 and be included in a traveling exhibit.

More information is available at: http://cds.aas.duke,edu/bp/index.html


June 16 Deadline for 2006 Golden Light Awards

The Golden Light Awards is an international competition for emerging photographers and professionals who have embarked on a personal project or have amassed a personal body of work. Entry is open to photographers everywhere.
More information is available at: http://www.theworkshops.com/geninfo/goldenlight_rules.asp


July 14 Deadline for the Observer Hodge Photographic Award Contest
Established in memory of photojournalist David Hodge, who was fatally injured at the age of 29, while covering the Brixton riots, the award has since helped launch the careers of many aspiring young photographers. Winners will receive a share of the £15,000 prize fund, and see their work displayed in an exhibition in central London in November. First prize is £5,000 plus an expenses-paid photo-assignment for The Observer Magazine.

More information is available at: http://observer.guardian.co.uk/hodgeaward/story/0,,1756202,00.html


July 15 Deadline for W. Eugene Smith Grant Applications

The W. Eugene Smith Grant is now open for entries and the deadline for submissions is July 15, 2006, Helen Marcus, president of the W. Eugene Smith Memorial Fund announced. For 2006 grant will be $30,000 with an additional $5,000 in fellowship money to be awarded at the discretion of the jury, Marcus says. The grant program is independently administered by the W. Eugene Smith Memorial Fund and funded by Nikon Inc.
More information is available at: http://www.nppa.org/news_and_events/news/2006/03/SmithGrant.html


July 15 Deadline for Women in Photojournalism Photo Contest
There are no categories, only your interpretation of the theme. Your photographs can represent your definition of the theme "Living the Moment" through people, place, action, or event milestone.



More information is available at: http://www.womeninphotojournalism.org/women_in_photojournalism3_005.htm and

http://www.nppa.org/news_and_events/news/2006/02/wipj.html


July 15 Deadline for the Red Bull Image Quest Contest NEW LISTING
The Red Bull Illume Image Quest 2006 is an international photography competition that celebrates the world of action and adventure sports. The top 50 finalists will get their work exhibited in bigger-than-life outdoor venues across the globe. The Image of the Year winner will be commissioned for the "photo shoot of a lifetime" with one Red Bull athlete.

More information is available at: http://www.redbullillume.com


July 21 Deadline for the National Portrait Gallery Portrait Prize (UK) NEW LISTING
Submissions are now being invited for this international photographic portrait competition, which celebrates and promotes the very best in contemporary portrait photography. Entry is open to photographers from around the world, aged 18 or over. The top prize is £12,000 with a total in cash prizes of £20,000.

More information is available at: http://www.npg.org.uk/live/photoprize.asp


Check out the links on the bottom of this Blog!!!!!!!!

Thursday, June 01, 2006

Shapes and lines


Shapes and lines
Originally uploaded by xipnek.
Stock photo......=

Stock Photography


Stock Photography
Originally uploaded by xipnek.
The upcoming classes are going to cover licensing of images as well as stock photography.... Many students are emailing in their reistrations.....more to follow...keep shooting.=