Ted Jackson
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Ted M. Jackson is senior staff photographer for the Times-Picayune in New Orleans, Louisiana
. He contributes to the newspaper’s extensive gallery of photographs of events in the Greater New Orleans Area.
's Parklane Academy
in 1974 and proceeded in his education to Southwest Mississippi Community College
and University of Southern Mississippi. After graduation he worked for 2 years with the Daily Iberian
in New Iberia, Louisiana
, and then went to work for the Times-Picayune.
Having worked for the Times-Picayune since 1984, Jackson was already well established as a photojournalist prior to 2005. Among other accolades, Jackson received the 2003 Community Photojournalism award from the American Society of News Editors
(ASNE). After a stint as photojournalistic correspondent during the 1990s U.S. intervention into Haiti
, Jackson in 1997 shared a Sigma Delta Chi award and a Pulitzer Prize
for his photographic work on Oceans of Trouble, a documentary
about threats to the world's fisheries.
, a natural disaster which has caused Jackson, by virtue of his experience, to be frequently sought not only for his photographs but also for his advice on photography of natural disasters. Many of his photographs appeared in the 2006 Times-Picayune book Katrina: The Ruin and Recovery of New Orleans.
) Tammany Oaks Church of Christ with which he served as an elder. Jackson is married to Nancy Tatum Jackson, and they have two grown sons—Christopher Michael Jackson and Jeremiah Lee Jackson. Ted and Nancy Jackson live in Covington, Louisiana
.
New Orleans, Louisiana
New Orleans is a major United States port and the largest city and metropolitan area in the state of Louisiana. The New Orleans metropolitan area has a population of 1,235,650 as of 2009, the 46th largest in the USA. The New Orleans – Metairie – Bogalusa combined statistical area has a population...
. He contributes to the newspaper’s extensive gallery of photographs of events in the Greater New Orleans Area.
Achievements prior to 2005
Jackson finished high school at McCombMcComb, Mississippi
McComb is a city in Pike County, Mississippi, United States, about south of Jackson. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 13,644. It is the principal city of the McComb, Mississippi, Micropolitan Statistical Area...
's Parklane Academy
Parklane Academy
Parklane Academy is a private Christian school from grades K4 through 12th grade located in McComb, Mississippi. Parklane is a member of the Mississippi Association of Independent Schools .-History:...
in 1974 and proceeded in his education to Southwest Mississippi Community College
Southwest Mississippi Community College
Southwest Mississippi Community College is a two-year community college located in Summit, Mississippi, with accreditation from the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.-History:...
and University of Southern Mississippi. After graduation he worked for 2 years with the Daily Iberian
Daily Iberian
The Daily Iberian is a daily newspaper in New Iberia, Louisiana. The newspaper is owned by Wick Communications.The Daily Iberian publishes on Sunday morning but is an afternoon newspaper from Monday through Friday inclusive. As of 2010 the circulation is nearly 35,000.Further information is...
in New Iberia, Louisiana
New Iberia, Louisiana
New Iberia is a city in and the parish seat of Iberia Parish, Louisiana, United States, 30 miles southeast of Lafayette. In 1900, 6,815 people lived in New Iberia; in 1910, 7,499; and in 1940, 13,747...
, and then went to work for the Times-Picayune.
Having worked for the Times-Picayune since 1984, Jackson was already well established as a photojournalist prior to 2005. Among other accolades, Jackson received the 2003 Community Photojournalism award from the American Society of News Editors
American Society of News Editors
The American Society of News Editors is a membership organization for editors, producers or directors in charge of journalistic organizations or departments, deans or faculty at university journalism schools, and leaders and faculty of media-related foundations and training organizations...
(ASNE). After a stint as photojournalistic correspondent during the 1990s U.S. intervention into Haiti
Haiti
Haiti , officially the Republic of Haiti , is a Caribbean country. It occupies the western, smaller portion of the island of Hispaniola, in the Greater Antillean archipelago, which it shares with the Dominican Republic. Ayiti was the indigenous Taíno or Amerindian name for the island...
, Jackson in 1997 shared a Sigma Delta Chi award and a Pulitzer Prize
Pulitzer Prize
The Pulitzer Prize is a U.S. award for achievements in newspaper and online journalism, literature and musical composition. It was established by American publisher Joseph Pulitzer and is administered by Columbia University in New York City...
for his photographic work on Oceans of Trouble, a documentary
Documentary
A documentary is a creative work of non-fiction, including:* Documentary film, including television* Radio documentary* Documentary photographyRelated terms include:...
about threats to the world's fisheries.
Hurricane Katrina
But in 2005 Jackson became particularly known for his industriousness and innovation in obtaining unique and superb photographs during and after Hurricane KatrinaHurricane Katrina
Hurricane Katrina of the 2005 Atlantic hurricane season was a powerful Atlantic hurricane. It is the costliest natural disaster, as well as one of the five deadliest hurricanes, in the history of the United States. Among recorded Atlantic hurricanes, it was the sixth strongest overall...
, a natural disaster which has caused Jackson, by virtue of his experience, to be frequently sought not only for his photographs but also for his advice on photography of natural disasters. Many of his photographs appeared in the 2006 Times-Picayune book Katrina: The Ruin and Recovery of New Orleans.
Personal life
Jackson's photographic work during and after Katrina and his knowledge of the affected areas were critical to relief workers, including those who came to work with his own (Mandeville, LouisianaMandeville, Louisiana
Mandeville is a city in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana, United States. The population was 12,421 in 2008. Mandeville is located on the North Shore of Lake Pontchartrain, south of Interstate 12. It is across the lake from the city of New Orleans and its southshore suburbs...
) Tammany Oaks Church of Christ with which he served as an elder. Jackson is married to Nancy Tatum Jackson, and they have two grown sons—Christopher Michael Jackson and Jeremiah Lee Jackson. Ted and Nancy Jackson live in Covington, Louisiana
Covington, Louisiana
Covington is a city in and the parish seat of St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana, United States. The population was 8,483 at the 2000 census. It is located at a fork of the Bogue Falaya and the Tchefuncte River....
.