Chicago newspaper lays off entire photo staff

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It is not the news catch my attention, but the fact that technology had obsoleted the need of a professional photographer in news reporting.

Is the same happen in Singapore, in SPH?

Chicago newspaper lays off entire photo staff

LOS ANGELES — The Chicago Sun-Times laid off its entire photography staff yesterday (May 30) morning in a shift toward utilising more video in its reports.

At least 20 photographers were laid off, according to multiple reports, with the Chicago Tribune reporting that 28 full-time staffers got their pink slips, effective immediately.

http://www.todayonline.com/world/america...hoto-staff
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