Publisher's Synopsis
A single photojournalist's journey from the height of print media to the complete demise of local and regional newsprint. From transporting a load of lighting equipment, deploying the right film, camera, and technique to digital expression. Jon's career spans decades riding the wave of 'first to arrive' newsman where the photographer of the day may win the front page with the most riveting shot, binding his name to the event in eternity. A career encased with respect, irreverence, diligence and most of all seeker of the truth. "I Saw It In The Paper," offers photos from this photojournalist career, alive, unvarnished, and spectacularly honest. Presidents, actors, artists, Gloria Steinem, the Pope are depicted with raw comments from the artist. Why does Jim Croce give the photographer the side-eye we may never know. Later in his career, Jon works as a lighting specialist offers delight to aspiring photographers who benefit from his technical expertise. Those of us who have had the opportunity to know this incredible human, may have been gifted a lifetime of family photography as a symbol of his love for family, friends traditions and celebrations. " I Saw It In The Paper" is a snapshot of time that we lived and will be no longer. A celebration of a career, a pivotal time in history captured by one humble man.
