Kenny Irby

Kenny Irby is Poynter’s senior faculty for visual journalism & diversity programs. He is an integral figure in visual journalism education, having founded Poynter’s photojournalism program in 1995. He leads seminars and consults in areas of photojournalism, leadership, ethics, and diversity.

During his 15-year tenure at Poynter, Irby has traveled to Nigeria, the Netherlands, Denmark, Canada, Jamaica, Singapore, South Africa, and Russia, preaching excellence in photojournalism. He chaired the 2007 Pulitzer Prize photography category; lectured at the World Press Photos buddy training program and the International Center of Photograph; is a member of the Eddie Adams Workshop board; and is a founding member of National Press Photographers Association’s Best of Photojournalism Committee.

Irby is the recipient of numerous awards: 2007 Sprague Award (the NPPA’s highest honor), 2006 Society for News Design President’s 2002 NPPA President’s Award, 1999 Joseph Costa Award, and others. He is a frequent lecturer, teacher, and author on photographic reporting issues, most recently with NPR.

Above information is current as of November 2014.