SEPTEMBER 6 PITCH

So it's the first week back to school. Boring? I think not! Tons of events going down this week, get involved while you still can! Also, new this year (a returning feature of the Ubyssey Photo department) is our weekly meeting! Meetings will be Mondays @ 2pm starting next week on Sept. 13. I will pitch first crack for pitches at these meetings, and it's a good chance to come meet who you're working with here at the Ubyssey. It's only a half hour of your time, so come join us. Also, I will be organizing shoot-shops starting the third week of September which will happen around campus.

Again, if you're interested in meeting up, I'm often bored in the office. text/email me and I'll get back to you ASAP. Check out the blog to see who's picking up pitches, I update it as people take things. ubyphotos.blogspot.com

OPENING SHOT - The Gates....
Photographer: Open
Time: Due Tuesday night
So we're running the gates at UBC (they're around 10th and Blanca on the edge of campus) for our Governance special. This is an extremely important photo and I need it quick. Go out to the gates and take a few pictures at various focal lengths. Spend some time because it's a very important issue.

Caught Peeking!
Photographer: Open
So you may have heard a few employees were disciplined for jumping past a few NSFW warnings. We're using this issue to open up a broader case of privacy issues on Campus. I need someone to knock off a photo illustration of this. Someone illuminated by their screen would be a great shot. These photo illustrations require a little more work, but are worth it in the end.

Rave in the Arenas
Photographer: Open
So apparently we're going to be doing raves in the arena. Another Due for Wednesday photo Illustration, News section leader. Any ideas on this? I've got the standard building shot, but would love to see something more interesting. UBC Athletics is going to be holding DJ'd events at the Doug Mitchell Thunderbird arena type place.


Get working
Photographer: Andrew Hood
Workout places across campus. This isn't imperative that it happens right away, but it needs to happen soon. A great afternoon of walking around campus and shooting fluff shots of the campus gyms and fields. I'll be sending two people out on this, so ask and you get to meet up with a fellow photographer!

Imagine it!
Photographers: OPEN, OPEN, OPEN
Time: Tuesday Sep. 7, 8:30am-6pm
Imagine day is the first day of en masse students. You're there, you're not a first year, and you're bored? Come take photos for us! We're doing awesome cool things like time-lapse, catwalks, general journalism, landscape, etc. This is a great day to get involved with the team and cover this campus. I have to focus on recruitment for this entire week so I will be depending on you guys.



Grad Art Expo
Photographer: Open
Time: Thursday Sep. 9, 7-10pm
It's an Art show. Make someone look interesting. Although with UBC FA, anything could be there. Try and find something interesting and include more than the art (The surroundings, tell a story). There will probably be free wine and cheese or something to that effect. Just sayin'.

Dean's Debate
Photographer: Open
Time: Friday, Sep. 10 2:30pm
The dean's debate is often funny, informative, and ironically our own Coordinating Editor Justin McElroy will be moderating. This would make much more sense if he attended but a third of his classes. Dean's debate has a head-to-head portion that makes for a great shot, so go for it. It's at the conversation pit in the SUB (by the Art Gallery).

Design Cubed
Photographer: Open
The architectural firm for the SUB has a cool design forum going up in the SUB. Try and make it look as cool as their proposal. If it's ugly enough though we're running side by sides so people know how we got screwed.

Couching it up!
Photographer: Open
We're doing an article on couch surfing. We have quite a few experts on staff so it's going to be awesome. We need a shot of someone lazing about, sleeping on a couch. Easy, fun, and a great graphic to do!

Twister World Record
Photographer: Open
Time: Sunday, Sep. 12, 2-4pm
This is sweet. There are alot of people going to this. Just imagine twister covering McInnes field, and that's your photo. Do it, bring it into production.

CiTR FEATURE
Photographer: Open
Get a creative shot in the booth. Include lots of things in the picture. My recommendation: Get into the picture and get low. It's a neat space, might need flashes or a tripod. Try to include people in this shot, or person. Doesn't need to include their face, but people are good.

Wreck Beach: How-to
Photographer: Open
This is one of our favourite places. In light of that, our culture Editor Jonny has offered to bare all and pose on the beach. We'd like him to stay well away from the camera though, so I'm thinking a gorgeous sunset shot on the beach with Jonny standing on the shore looking out. Interested yet?

Welcome Back BBQ
Photographer: Open/Geoff
Time: Friday Sep. 10, 4pm onwards
GASLIGHT ANTHEM. Yep. You get to see them free if you shoot this. Music, beer, shows, all in all a good time. We get you in and you get us pictures. Another thing we'll probably send a few people on. It's a good time and you're gonna be there anyways, so bring your camera and make the Ubyssey proud.

MOA Mash-up Mixer
Time: Thursday Sep. 9, 7pm
Photographer: Open
It's a party, we're gonna do some sort of stand up on it so we'd like some shots. It'll be fun and you'll get in free. Kegs expected on-site.

First week Plaza
Time: Wednesday-Friday 10am-2pm
Photographer: Open
We're looking for a photographer who's willing to snap a few on their lunch. Easy, fun gig that will keep you on your toes with candids. It's daylight and timely so get at'er.

Born Ruffians Show
Photographer: Gerald Deo
Time: Saturday Sep. 11, 8pm
See a show, shoot for 15 minutes. It's a pretty good gig. Must be focused to get this. Bring the fast glass - the Pit is a light whore.

MSTRKFT
Photographer: Dave Elop
Time: Sunday, Sep. 12
See above

Engineering Muscle
Photographer: Open
We have quite a few people just insane enough to do varsity athletics and a degree in engineering. Get some contacts from me and get after these people for some profile shots. Make it interesting. Calculators, wrenches, and sporting equipment OH MY!

Men's Soccer - UBC vs. TWU
Photographer: Open
Time: Friday Sep. 10, 7pm
Big game. TWU is one of UBC's biggest rivals, so it should be fun to shoot. it's on the soccer field at thunderbird park, the artificial turf. Should be good.

UBC's Stop - Zac Kalthoff
Photographer: Open
Kalthoff is our goalkeeper for the men's team. Apparently he's pretty good. Bring the speedlites and do a profile of him. (I'll get you contacts).