karen e wink

When you photograph a face, you photograph the soul behind it. – Jean-Luc Godard
The Preservation Hall Jazz Band gave their first concert in Lake Charles last week. It was a special treat to be able to photograph this group. They embody New Orleans Jazz and the spirit of that city. Here are a few of [...]

There is no such thing as taking too much time, because your soul is in that picture.- Ruth Bernhard

My job has a long list of perks. Covering the arts sits close to the top of that list.
Louisiana Public Radio and the Arts Council produce a series called Crossroads that airs in SW Louisiana on KRVS. [...]

Stare. It is the way to educate your eye, and more. Stare, pry, listen, eavesdrop. Die knowing something. You are not here long. – Walker Evans

The period between Christmas and Mardi Gras in South Louisiana is a slow news period. Add rain to the mix and it becomes an even slower news day. This means [...]

I am at war with the obvious -William Eggleston
Post summer is settling in over south Louisiana. Its still warm and thanks to El Nino we have rain and more rain. October is normally dry but i’ve stomped through the mud all month. Not to mention, the Friday that the heavens opened up and blessed us all. [...]

Writing does not come easy for me. However (in my opinion) the changing shape of media will require all journalists to write a coherent story.  Recently, I have jumped into the practice of writing beyond a simple narrative for 2 assignments for our art & entertainment section, “The Marquee“. Both pieces do accompany audio slideshows. [...]

These young guys are true inspirations to every baby boomer. John and Gervis did their time in the work force while playing their music part-time. Then they retired. Now they invest their free time into their music.
Watch the audio slideshow at this link: http://www.americanpress.com/lc/blogs/wpphotos/?p=20

More fotos are on my flickr account: http://www.flickr.com/photos/fotokew/sets/72157604030671013/.
2008 © Karen E. Wink

Jon Ramey’s travels brought him to Meridian, Mississippi last week via Highway 45.
Jon lives by his creed of “live to skate, skate to live, skate free.” After two tours in Afghanistan, Jon decided to set himself free on the road. He’s a hobo by choice and travels the US skating with different people.
Panhandling [...]

2008 © Karen E. Wink