Photojournalist Jim Burger Speaks with Students
Noted photojournalist Jim Burger was the guest for the “Conversation with…” series today. Jim is a longtime friend and neighbor of the school. He spoke about his long career with the Baltimore Sun as well as his current freelance work. Jim has done national work for AARP and major magazines and worked locally for many prominent institutions such as Johns Hopkins Hospital. He shared examples of his work with a story to go with each one.
The students were interested in Jim’s educational path and learned that even though he had challenges with a number of his subjects, he was encouraged to pursue his artistic abilities in drawing and photography ending up at the Maryland Institute College of Art. A native of Western Pennsylvania, this was the start of Jim’s new hometown and love affair with Baltimore.
Jim is currently working on a book that will tell the story of his life and career through his words and photographs. Once the book is complete, the University of Maryland Baltimore County will house his life’s work in their archive collection
One of the deeper meanings in Jim’s conversation was captured by Ronan who said, “I really liked what Mr. Jim said about everyone having a story.” Jim is a master at finding and telling people’s stories through both words and photographs and we were honored to have him with us. The students are looking forward to his return in February when he will have a seminar on photography techniques. Thanks Jim!