C.R.I.T.: documentary

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Monday, March 4, 2013

Eric Dietrich: U.S. Naval War College

Eric Dietrich served in the United States Marine Corps from 2001 - 2005 before taking up photography. In 2008, he attended the New England School of Photography studying photojournalism and started working for himself in 2009. In October of 2010 he began working for the U.S. Navy as a mass communication specialist and then became the staff photographer for the U.S. Naval War College in Newport, Rhode Island.

Eric writes, "I worked at the U.S. Naval War College as a staff photographer for much of 2012 and during that time I photographed a number of guest speakers. As I sorted through them later, it occurred to me that I could put together a small collection. Some of the photos are of the style that, if they were of a politician or celebrity, might have graced the pages of a newspaper. In others I tried to capture moments that one might overlook. Altogether, I tried to display a facet of military life that people might never know existed."

NEWPORT, R.I. (Oct. 23, 2012) Adm. James Stavridis, commander of U.S. European Command and supreme allied commander, Europe, addresses students from the U.S. Naval War College (NWC) and Senior Enlisted Academy during a visit to the NWC. Above him is a photo of Stavridis with Army Gen. Nikolai Makarov, chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Russia. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Eric Dietrich/Released)

NEWPORT, R.I. (May 8, 2012) U.S. Naval War College (NWC) Professor Emeritus Porter Halyburton holds up a photo of his wife and daughter during a lecture at the NWC about his time as a prisoner of war in North Vietnam during the Vietnam War. Halyburton was held captive for seven years in a number of prisons, including the infamous “Heartbreak Hotel” and “Hanoi Hilton.” (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Eric Dietrich/Released)

NEWPORT, R.I. (May 10, 2012) Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Manpower and Reserve Affairs) Juan Garcia III addresses sailors and Marines during an all-hands meeting at the U.S. Naval War College. Garcia spoke about the 21st Century Sailor and Marine program and the future of the Navy. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Eric Dietrich/Released)

NEWPORT, R.I. (May 23, 2012) Audience members listen to Swanee Hunt, the Eleanor Roosevelt lecturer in public policy at Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government, deliver her lecture “Inclusive Security: Vital or Vacuous?” at the U.S. Naval War College. Hunt spoke about the importance of including women in security and peace processes. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Eric Dietrich/Released)

NEWPORT, R.I. (August 29, 2012) Adm. Katsutoshi Kawano, Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force chief of staff and 1997 U.S. Naval War College (NWC) alum, speaks to international students at the NWC. Kawano visited the NWC as part of a weeklong tour of the United States as a guest of the U.S. Navy chief of naval operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Eric Dietrich/Released)

NEWPORT, R.I. (Sept. 18, 2012) Retired Air Force Master Sgt. John Almeida, 91, is recognized as the oldest service member present during the Air Force’s 65th birthday celebration at the U.S. Naval War College. Almeida is a veteran of World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Eric Dietrich/Released)

Sunday, October 21, 2012

Kitty Ethridge: Gene's Sister Arrives

Not too long ago I had the pleasure of photographing a very special gentleman, Gene C. It was his 90th birthday and the room was full of family and friends who had come to celebrate his life. Clearly they all adored him. This is a very loving family and a great amount of credit for this is due to Gene. All of them were unafraid to show emotion and affection for each another. Gene himself led them in this regard. The last person to arrive at the party was his youngest sister. He wasn't expecting her and so was very surprised to see her come in through the door.

It was the most poignant moment of the night. Briefly she recognized him. As she got closer to him her face lit up. For a few minutes she was able to leave the yesterdays behind that are currently her realty and be in the present. At least it seemed that way for the older brother she loved so much.

Friday, April 20, 2012

Occupy Boston: By Peter Leavitt

Documentary photography isn't really my thing, but I couldn't resist taking my Nikon down to join up and make some noise about some of the things that have been going wrong. So here are a few scenes from October 2011. Hopefully you find them more beautiful than political or documentary.

Occupy Boston 2011 © Peter Leavitt

Wednesday, August 3, 2011

Ben Gebo 7/17/2011

In mid June, I went on a three week road trip across America. It's something I've done a few times before, but never as extensive and rigorous. We traveled 7,500 miles with stops in Louisville, Denver, Los Angeles, Fargo, and many other places(See the map http://goo.gl/9989q) with a lot of unscheduled stops along the way. I didn't plan out the route or destinations, just tagged along knowing I could have this be the start of a project or an addition to my travel portfolio. I think it's both. The only rule I gave myself while traveling was to photograph two people a day and have a camera around my neck whenever possible. Here are four portraits I took during my trip with a moleskine entry accompanying each picture. America is nicer, weirder, and more beautiful than you think.