10.19.09
The 61st Missouri Photojournalism Workshop – 2009
A story about 25-year-old Carrie Baer, who was born with Angelman Syndrome, and her relationship with her family by Cosmin Motei.
Photo stories from the 61st Missouri Photojournalism Workshop are now online at the MPW website. The workshop (31 photographers, 12 faculty and 16 University of Missouri School of Journalism students) was held in Festus & Crystal City, Mo from September 27 through October 3, 2009.
Award winners this year include Go Takayama for a story titled “A Fixture in the Community,” Cosmin Motei for his story titled “Playful Angel” about the relationship between 25-year-old Carrie Baer, who was born with Angelman Syndrome, and her relationship with her family.
Two photographers shared the “Biggest leap” award given to the most improved students in the workshop. The winners were Chad Ziemendorf and Carlos Moreno.
There are many well done photo stories on the site, so stop by for a visit and see what was going on in Festus & Crystal City, Mo. in late Spetember and early October of 2009.