You may also be interested in Michigan State University-themed photos that are part of our ComArtSci Alumni Celebration auction, which ends April 18: https://givebutter.com/c/mpat-celebration/auction

Every photographer remembers the moment when it all finally clicked. The moment you moved past luck and mastered your craft -- when you had the gear you needed, the technology felt like an extension of your eye, and your vision finally met your technical skill.

We love seeing student photojournalists have these moments. But today, that moment is hard to reach for many of our students. The technology gap creates a silent barrier in scholastic and collegiate educational programs. While some students already own cameras, many others with immense talent and a passion for photojournalism cannot afford the rising costs of professional equipment. Students may also need to manage costs for access to software, storage, and the other hardware.

We’re on a mission to close that gap with this year’s photo auction. All proceeds will be dedicated to the purchase of essential photography equipment needed to give students the technology they need to succeed in visual journalism careers and make classroom instruction more efficient for all students. Students at the middle and high school levels will be able to access this equipment to explore photojournalism at the MIPA Summer Journalism Workshop and college students will be able to borrow from this equipment pool for their coursework and projects.

This year, our auction features beautiful images from our 2026 Journalism Hall of Fame Honoree Steve Jessmore, 2011 Journalism Hall of Fame inductee Linda Solomon, and Michigan State School of Journalism alumni. We thank Mr. Jessmore, Ms. Solomon, the Michigan Interscholastic Press Association, The State News, Kyndell Harkness, and Chloe Trofatter for their investment in our mission.

Thank you for your continued support.

Media Photography & Technology Program at Michigan State University School of Journalism

Michigan Interscholastic Press Association

The State News

To make a general donation to the Media Photography & Technology Fund, please use the Donate button this page. Thank you!

Media Photography and Technology Fundraising - Michigan Journalism Hall of Fame

Supporting the Next Generation of Visual Journalists