irby_poynter response

irby_poynter response

born-digital

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2001-09-18

<br>hey -<br><br>here's the response.<br><br>let him think we're going to make him walk the plank for awhile...i don't care what he says now...<br>he was using (inside the) ap-style writing...hmmm. fortunately, we know how to maneuver those<br>tunnels...he, he...<br><br>you should talk to him when you feel ready. i'm telling him you're being advised he wishes to<br>communicate...<br><br>this is getting good.<br><br>later,<br><br>kevin<br><br><br><br><br>----- Original Message -----<br>From: Kenny Irby <irbyman@poynter.org><br>To: 'Kevin Kushel' <kkushel@slpstock.com> Sent: Tuesday, September 18, 2001 7:44 AM Subject: RE: Mark D. Phillips_Photographer <br><br><br>>Dear Kevin,<br>>Thanks so much for your reply, interest and concern. Please <br>understand<br>>that I in now was discounts Mark's integrity, but had received numerous queries from editors and readers asking me if it was manipulated. I asked <br>AP<br>>for his email address and telephone number which was refused and then <br>called<br>>information and got a number for a M. Phillips which I could not get <br>through<br>>to. I would love to include Mark's perspective in a reaction piece. if <br>you<br>>can connect us I would greatly appreciate your assistance. <br>>Understand, with the storm in Florida on Friday and the bureaucracy <br>at<br>>AP, I just could not reach Mark for the first piece. I have devoted my <br>life<br>>to giving voice to photographers.<br>>Peace,<br>>Kenny<br>>>--------------------<<KFI>>>----------------------- Kenneth F. Irby, Visual Journalism Group Leader The Poynter Institute For Media Studies<br>>>801 Third Street South * Saint Petersburg, FL 33701-4920 ONLINE* Irbyman@Poynter.org<br>>>www.Poynter.org<br>>>VOICE* (727) 821-9494, EXT. 297 or 456-2333 FAX * (727) 896-6703 or eFax(603) 462-2135 HOME* (727) 865-9005<br>>>------------------------<<-30->>>---------------------- <br><br><br>>>----------<br>>>From: Kevin Kushel<br>>>Sent: Monday, September 17, 2001 9:42 PM To: kirby@poynter.org<br>>>Subject: Mark D. Phillips_Photographer <br><br>>>Dear Ken:<br><br>>>I represent Mark D. Phillips who photographed the widely seen image of <br>the<br>>>WTC smoke with a supposed face.<br><br>>>We have just read your column for the Poynter Institute and take <br>exception<br>>>with the doubtful tone in which you state the facts regarding this situation.<br><br>>>As a picture professional for 20 years and a colleague of this photographer for almost half that time, I categorically assure you and <br>any<br>>>other interested parties the Mr. Phillips integrity has and is beyond <br>any<br>>>question. This is especially true in regards to his photographic work. Honored with numerous prizes for his journalism, he has the complete backing of authenticity by the Associated Press in this and any other assignment he has completed for them over many years. <br><br>>>Whether viewers tend to see something in this or any of his photographs, casting doubt, through language, upon his honesty is completely inappropriate. The smallest amount of research about this master photographer would glean his long-standing reputation for professional honestly at all times.<br><br>>>For many years I was the director of the Associated Press photo library and remember speaking with you often. As you can imagine, I have a well-rounded view of this situation and feet I must protect my clients reputation. It has only heightened my business efforts by being <br>associated<br>>>with such an individual.<br><br>>>We also have not authorized use of the image for your website. The <br>picture<br>>>was serviced through the AP for newspaper use only. <br><br>>>Please feel free to contact me with any questions. I hope to hear from <br>you<br>>>soon.<br><br>>>Sincerely,<br><br>>>Kevin Kushel<br>>>SLPStock<br>>>1650 Broadway Ste.507<br>>>New York, NY 10019<br>>>212.245.9838/f. 212.541.5463<br><br>

Tue, 18 Sep 2001 12:13:20 -0400

irby_poynter response