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Reporting on Poverty Conference

It was very exciting to be working in the brand new JOMEC building - Cardiff University School of Journalism in Central Square, Cardiff. There in the first week it opened, there were still slight teething issues with the building but it was brilliant for photography. Clean architecture, bold colours and a nice proportion of grey which was perfect for colour balancing!

I always enjoy having the opportunity to work with fellow journalists - this event looked at how print and broadcast journalists in Wales have sought to report fairly and sensitively on poverty. The event included seasoned speakers and also a young woman with lived experience of poverty. The event, organised by NUJ Training Wales in partnership with JOMEC is one in a series of topical conferences that brings journalists together with third sector organisations to discuss how they can work together to best bring forward the stories that need to be told.

[natashahirst]

NUJ Training Wales awards

Wahaca in Cardiff was the perfect venue for this small gathering of recent ILM coaching and mentoring course graduates. A vibrant backdrop coupled with great food and atmosphere made for fun photos to celebrate everyone’s achievement in completing the course. With bookings like this, there are opportunities to do headshots (think LinkedIn), as well as producing more creative group shots that can be used to promote future courses.

I’m a huge fan of the courses run by the National Union of Journalists here in Wales.  With funding from the Wales Union Learning Fund, these subsidised courses have massively helped me to upskill, as well as presenting fantastic networking opportunities. Available to union and non-union members, the courses are high quality and amazing value for money and I can thoroughly recommend them.