OVERVIEW

In journalism, we always say that faces are the core of photography, and that's partly true. We capture faces of despair and triumph at a sports match, faces of fury and defiance at a demonstration, faces of joy and pride at a school spirit event. Faces are what make photojournalism, photojournalism. As photographers, we duck and dash to capture those faces.

But we can also think more broadly and connect faces to places. When I photograph, I often like to zoom in on a face—but I also like to pan out and capture the wider context. So photojournalism includes not just the characters we find in faces, but also the character of the built and natural environments where people work, play, struggle, and celebrate.

I've always loved photojournalism, and I've long worked at honing my skills. My primary goal is to capture the faces—broadly construed—of my school, my community, my city, and places farther afield.

To see my photos, click the Photojournalism subtabs for News or Sports photos.

Words of Recommendation

"Peter Philpott is the best photojournalist I know. I find that over the years working with Peter, his work tells a story. Every great photo has a story behind it that doesn’t need to be said aloud; the photo speaks for itself. To have the skill set in photojournalism that Peter carries around each day, leads to the eye-catching photo for that next big story. Including the time I’ve spent with him, I’ve learned a lot about photojournalism, and I strive to be as skillful as he is. The little tips and tricks he can pull together don't just help me, but also help his fellow journalists, the staff he leads for the school’s publication. Peter Philpott is the journalist built for anything, but especially his photojournalism skills, is where he thrives the most." —Kellen Ringland, USJ Sports Editor

"In addition to being an exceptional reporter and writer, Peter is a gifted photojournalist. He deeply believes in the power of images to enhance storytelling, and he invests tremendous effort into helping others develop that skill as well." —Seth Fine, USJ Faculty Advisor

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