Auxiliary Media Center
May 6, 2006
Welcome to the Auxiliary Media Center.
This is my home for the entire day–up until the big race. I’ll be editing photos as they come in. The center has everything I could possibly want—food, television screens, bathrooms, camera technicians, and best of all, a chance to see friends from other media outlets all over the country. Some of them are friends I only see once a year at the Derby.
It’s a large room. The food line stretches across the top of the photo. At the bottom of the photo is a spotlight for the interview area just out of the photograph. The Herald-Leader Photo work area is up on the balcony to the left. Below is a picture of our work area. The only thing it lacks is sunlight, so we venture outside from time to time and brave the crowds for a change of scenery.
Here’s a pat on the back to all of the photog staff at the Herald Leader for an outstanding job during Derby Week. From the images we saw in the morning newspaper over a cup of joe.. To the multimedia presentations and blog updates posted on the internet. Very impressive.. I hope everyone enjoys a much deserved day off tomorrow!
There are rumors that the newspaper industry is suffering. However, it is efforts, such as the coverage of the Derby, that The Lexington-Herald Leader put on this week that will keep it alive. Thank you from everyone who is in the business and loves good journalism.