The entries, from over 400 press photographers across the country, were judged by a panel of picture editors from national, regional and international newspapers, as well as photographic agencies. (creativeboom.com)
In a first for SI, the photo department won for Best Use of Photography at the National Press Photographers Association and the Missouri School of Journalism's Pictures of the Year Awards. (si.com)
In 2009, it was revealed that Fairey had used a photograph of Obama taken by Associated Press photographer Mannie Garcia as the basis for his work without permission, and was sentenced to two years of probation, 300 hours of community service and a $ 25,000 fine. (widewalls.ch)