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Ryan Taplin
Halifax, N.S.
Home:(902) 477-5409
Cell: (902) 233-8770
ryantaplin@gmail.com
- A photojournalism diploma from the Western Academy of Photography and a political science degree from the University of Manitoba.
- Over six years experience as a photojournalist for daily newspapers.
- Numerous photos appearing on the Canadian Press and Associated Press wire services.
- Photos published in major daily newspapers and magazines across North America and Europe including the Globe and Mail, Toronto Star, National Post, Maclean's, Outdoor Canada, Ottawa Citizen, Washington Post, The Guardian, Le Monde, San Francisco Chronicle and the Los Angeles Times.
Freelance Photojournalist, July 2003 - Present
Fredericton, N.B./Halifax, N.S.
Fredericton, N.B./Halifax, N.S.
- Freelance photojournalist for clients such as the Canadian Press, Reuters, National Post, Halifax Daily News, Maclean's and the New Brunswick Telegraph-Journal.
Photojournalist, June 2001 - June 2003
Medicine Hat News, Medicine Hat, AB
Medicine Hat News, Medicine Hat, AB
- Experience covering a variety of assignments including fires, military exercises, elections, business portraits and sporting events.
- Duties included editing photos and preparing them for publication, training and evaluating intern students and occasionally writing feature and entertainment articles.
Photojournalism Diploma
Western Academy of Photography, Victoria, B.C.
Western Academy of Photography, Victoria, B.C.
Bachelor of Arts: Major in Political Studies with
a specialization in International Relations
University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba
a specialization in International Relations
University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba
High School Diploma
Dakota Collegiate, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Dakota Collegiate, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Atlantic Journalism Awards:
Eastern Canadian News Photographers Association 2007 clip contest :