Speaker's Journey in Photography and 9/11

The speaker shares his journey from a challenging childhood with dyslexia in Kansas to a successful career in photography. He discusses his early work at Kansas State and The Philadelphia Inquirer, his passion for sports photography, and his significant contributions to projects like Friday Night Lights. The narrative also covers his experiences during 9/11 and his conflicted feelings about capturing such historic moments. His work has been featured in TIME magazine and is recognized in history books, highlighting the impact of his photography on documenting significant events.

What was the speaker's initial career expectation based on their upbringing?

• To not have the career of their dreams

• To have a career in sports

• To have a career in art

• To become a scientist

What sparked the speaker's interest in photography?

• A school project

• A friend's influence

• A family trip to Grand Lake, Colorado

• A photography class

Where did the speaker work during their time at Kansas State?

• The Kansas Times

• The Kansas Daily

• The Collegian

• The State Journal

Who was the subject of the notable story the speaker worked on at The Philadelphia Inquirer?

• A famous artist

• A local politician

• A boxer named Greg Tutt

• A renowned scientist

What was the speaker's role in the creation of 'Friday Night Lights'?

• Author

• Photographer

• Editor

• Producer

What aspect of sports photography does the speaker find most compelling?

• Action shots

• Emotional moments

• Team dynamics

• Equipment used

Where was the speaker living during the events of 9/11?

• Bronx

• Brooklyn

• Manhattan

• Queens

What was the speaker's initial reaction upon hearing about the World Trade Center attack?

• They ignored it

• They went to the site

• They called their family

• They ran to the roof to take pictures

How does the speaker feel about their 9/11 photographs?

• They regret taking them

• They wish they had taken more

• They are conflicted but recognize their importance

• They are indifferent

What did a military historian say about the speaker's photographs?

• They captured the end of a war

• They were not significant

• They were too graphic

• They are rare images of a war starting