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Award-winning War Photographer Joins ZUMA
October 19, 2005 - MOSUL, Iraq - Award-winning military photographer Cpl. Bill Putnam took a big step towards reconciling his passion for photojournalism with his obligation to show the Iraq war in a good light: he resigned and accepted an assignment from TIME Magazine!
The "public affairs specialist," who was once an Army Patriot missile launcher before he enlisted in military journalism school, just returned to Baghdad for his second tour. This time, he approaches his work with the no holds barred attitude of a civilian journalist who's backed by a top news magazine and represented by a world-class picture agency--ZUMA Press.
Putnam got his first taste of war photography in Kosovo and quickly became hooked on the thrill of conflict coverage. With only one 56mb card at his disposal, he says he learned how field edit on the fly and be VERY selective with what he keeps. The result is tight submissions of story-telling images.
"Bill's work is very strong. It's clear he takes risks and tries new things, even when the sh** hits the fan," says Ruaridh Stewart, ZUMA's picture desk manager. "He's a great asset to have in the field. We're honored to represent him... I think he'll do well."
Over the years, Putnam received numerous honors for his work including the 2003 Department of the Army Staff Sgt. Paul D. Savanuck Military Journalist of The Year, the 2002 National Guard Journalist of the Year, first place for photojournalism in the 2002 National Guard Journalism Awards, second place for story series in the 1999 National Guard Journalism Awards, among others. If you haven't yet noticed his work in publications across the nation, you certainly will soon.
Putnam is currently in Mosul, Iraq and is available for select assignments through ZUMA Press. For more information please call Trish Murphy at 949.481.3747.
About ZUMA Press
Incorporated in 1995 by photojournalists for photojournalists, ZUMA Pres is now the world's largest independent press agency and wire service. Establishing the first Website for image download back in early '90s, ZUMA now represents over 1,200 photographers worldwide and 33 of the best picture agencies around the globe, as well as over three dozen major newspapers. ZUMA photographers have won numerous awards, including the Pulitzer, World Press, BOP and POY.
ZUMA properties include: Bearing Witness Book Series, picture books that have to seen; DOUBLEtruck magazine, the ultimate showcase of cutting-edge photojournalism; Keystone Picture Agency, the best visual history of the 20th century and beyond; KONA Pictures, art and commerce with flair; zReportage.com, the high-end, elite photojournalism service; and ZUMA Press, the flagship premium wire service for news, entertainment and sports pictures!
For more information, visit ZUMApress.com.
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