Dying to Tell a Story

With the recent death of two journalists in Syria, reminds us how far journalists will go to seek the truth and report it to the world. Marie Colvin and Remi Ochlick were the recent victims of  Syrian president Al Assad's regime. They were one of the few reporters in Homs,Syria.  Reporting on the constant shelling the city of Homs from the Syrian military resulting in a massacre. If it were not like Marie Colvin and other journalists who have gave their lives to seek the truth and beside the professional journalists the Syrian civilians have become citizen journalists capture images and videos and posting on twitter and youtube, documenting the atrocities being committed by Al Assad's military and milita . The world would be veiled by a lie. But Syria is not the only place journalist have lost their lives according to according to the Committee to Protect Journalists the most dangerous countries to report in are


20 Deadliest Countries

Iraq: 151 Philippines: 72 Algeria: 60 Russia: 53 Colombia: 43 Pakistan: 42 Somalia: 37

India: 27 Mexico: 27 Afghanistan: 24 Turkey: 20 Bosnia: 19 Sri Lanka: 19 Brazil: 19

Rwanda: 17 Tajikistan: 17 Sierra Leone: 16 Bangladesh: 12 Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory: 10 Nigeria: 10

Since 1992 over 902 journalists have been killed.

Hong Kong

The next 10 days will feel like 10 years to me. I have been looking forward to the trip I'm taking on December 24, where I will be able to enjoy one week of vacation before I meet up with my hpu class for winter session in Cambodia. Hong Kong is one of those cities I have always wanted to visit, and I can only imagine what is like to be there. I plan on taking tons of pictures, especially from Victoria Peak I hear that the view of the City Skyline is to die for.

Kapolei Christmas

The 11th Annual Christmas parade and christmas tree lighting went off without a hitch. people gathered down Kamokila Blvd.  High school bands, city buses, fire trucks, and parade floats marched down to the City government building in Kapolei. Where the Mayor of Honolulu Peter Carlisle was on hand to light the Christmas light. The festivities ended with fire works. 

Midweek

The last time I mentioned that I had an interview with Midweek, well I am glad to say that I have been hired as a freelance photographer. They were looking for a photographer to cover the nightlife in Honolulu the "paina" and also community events for the Islander. I am looking forward to the this opportunity to finally begin my career as a photographer.

Midweek

I recently sent in my resume along with my portfolio, for a position as a freelance photographer. I have never been more nervous about getting a job. If I do end up getting this position it will help me gain experience in the photographic field. It will be great to be working in the photography while I'm in college.