NABJ Visual Task Force

09/15/2025

Congratulations to the winners of the 2025 Moneta Sleet Jr. photo competition!
Each participant was given 24 hours to capture the theme "Black Joy" during the NABJ Convention in Cleveland, Ohio. Swipe through to see our winning entrants. Thank you, again, to for sponsoring the competition. The 1st place winner received a Sony camera and lens. Our second and third place winners received a bag. We look forward to next year's competition in Atlanta, Georgia!

1st place: Robert Miller (Instagram: )
2nd place: Milbert Brown (Instagram: )
3rd place: Tabius McCoy (Instagram: )
Honorable Mention: Armani Ross (Instagram: )

1: Five-year-old Javanee Wilson dashes through the fountains at Cleveland’s Public Square Park on Thursday, August 7, 2025. Her mother, Jamisha, says "She might be a track star one day." (Photo by: Robert Miller)

2: Samone Cummings, 19, a student at Florida A& M University dances in the summer months with the Djapo Cultural Arts Institute based on Cleveland’s westside on August 7, 2025. (Photo by: Milbert Brown)

3. Longtime Cleveland resident Lionell Johnson, 74, poses for a portrait at an intersection on West Sixth Street on Aug. 8, 2025. Johnson has lived in Cleveland his entire life. (Photo by: Tabius McCoy)

4. Barber Korey Fencl, 33, speaks with Antonio Jones as he provides a free hair cut at the Public Square Park in Cleveland, Ohio. Fencl, who cut hair while in prison, shared wisdom and words of encouragement with Jones. (Photo by: Armani Ross)

5. Children, names withheld, frolic with pigeons at the Public Square Park. (Photo by: Armani Ross)

08/08/2025

We can't wait to hear showcase his work, TODAY (August 8 ) at 2:30pm in the VTF Suite (Hilton Room 3209). Jason will share tips and tricks on how to capture captivating and storytelling portraits!

08/08/2025

Check out our Friday schedule!
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08/08/2025

Images are now live online! Visit the link to register, view and bid on your favorite print. A selection of images are only available IN PERSON during our live auction on Saturday, August 9, at noon. For those joining us, we look forward to witnessing your strong bidding arm and generosity for the NABJ scholarships.

https://givebutter.com/vtfnabj

08/07/2025

Ready, set, capture! The theme for the VTF Moneta Sleet Jr. Photo Compeition is BLACK JOY!

All NABJ registered attendees have 24 hours to capture an image that embodies "Black Joy". Images must have be captured between Thursday, Aug. 7 at noon to Friday, Aug. 8 at noon. Photos can be taken in and around the city of Cleveland. We encourage participants to explore safely!

Visit the following link to sign up and learn more!

https://docs.google.com/document/u/0/d/157TyWY84YLSKzkJmVedkofXvntVDQvWlTXhDMxx7zkc/mobilebasic

Good luck!

08/07/2025

Rise, Shine and Grind . Check out our Thursday schedule!

08/07/2025

Want to win a camera + lens during the convention?

Visit the Visual Task Force Suite at 11AM Thursday, August 7, as we announce the theme and explain the rules for the annual Moneta Sleet, Jr. 24 Hour Photo Competition! Any registered convention attendee can partake in the contest. Images will be judged in person on Friday. Let your photography skills shine by entering. No camera is off limits!

08/06/2025

We have a room with a view! 🏙️

Visit us on the top floor of the Hilton (Room 3209) to participate in the VTF Suite talks, the Moneta Sleet photo competition and Sony showcase. We look forward to seeing you all this week!

08/05/2025

Piecing together an investigative story while incorporating data can be challenging. Photojournalists and reporters can ease the stress by collaborating and brainstorming early in the reporting process.

In this panel, investigative reporters and visual storytellers will delve into how to visualize data and create b-roll when there is little to work with. They will share insights on how to make stories engaging to viewers while creatively showcasing your work. They will also highlight how to build trust between reporters and photojournalists while working as a team.

08/04/2025

People are turning to social media for news and information. The videos being created are attention grabbing but often lack in quality.

Quality videos help to convey trust, which is important in our current media climate.

This session will teach content creators how to maximize the videos they create for social media platforms and have quality work in the process.

Visual Task Force President will moderate a panel with , and Chris Olaniran. The panelists will present best practices, tips, techniques and the technology used use to create your best work.

02/10/2025

Shout out to our VTF members for their stellar work covering in New Orleans, Louisiana! 📸🎥✨

(From left) Philadelphia Inquirer visual journalist Monica Herndon (), InvestigateTV+ production manager Lance Washington () and Philadelphia Inquirer Managing Editor of Visuals Danese Kenon () pose for a photo following Super Bowl LIX at the Caesar’s Superdome!

02/01/2025