Framework

Capturing the world through photography, video and multimedia

2012 Democratic National Convention in Charlotte

2012 Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C.

Posted On: 10:12 a.m. | September 4, 2012

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Four years after riding a wave of optimism into the White House, President Obama offered a sobering message as he asked Americans for another term to help complete the country’s recovery from the worst economic crisis since the Depression. Accepting the 2012 Democratic nomination Thursday night, Obama offered an updated version of the message of hope and change that... View Post»

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Angeles National Forest brush fire

Crews battle brush fire in Angeles National Forest

Posted On: 9:03 p.m. | September 2, 2012

A wildfire in the Angeles National Forest was 48% contained Wednesday afternoon as authorities were planning to lift an evacuation order for residents who live in the burn area. The blaze, dubbed the Williams fire, had scorched about 4,180 acres in steep, rugged terrain above Glendora, but cooler weather and light rain on Wednesday aided firefighters in their efforts to cut containment lines... View Post»

California National Guard pilots on alert 24/7

California Air National Guard pilots on alert 24/7

Posted On: 10:25 p.m. | August 31, 2012

Teams of pilots from the California National Guards' 144th Fighter Wing, based in Riverside and Fresno, stand vigil over Southwest airspace 24 hours a day ready to respond to a repeat of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks or another other airborne threat. View Post»

Tomato Battle

Tomato Battle food fight in Irvine

Posted On: 1:00 p.m. | August 31, 2012

Tomato Battle is a tomato fight, with 300 tons of tomatoes and beered-up participants. The Tomato Battle unifies as many as 5,000 fruit-chucking fanatics for an afternoon of dancing to music, sipping libations, and flinging 300,000 pounds of roma tomatoes at one another. Mosh in a ketchup-covered fray that marries the traditions of Spain’s La Tomatina tomato-throwing festival and Germany’s... View Post»

2012 Republican Convention in Tampa

2012 Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla.

Posted On: 10:04 p.m. | August 26, 2012

On the final day of the RNC, presidential nominee Mitt Romney addressed the convention delegates. View Post»

On patrol with Black Monday Society

On patrol with the Black Monday Society

Posted On: 7:00 a.m. | August 26, 2012

Black Monday Society is a collection of characters with such names as Asylum, Fool King, Red Voltage and Iron Head who walk Salt Lake City streets looking for trouble - not making it, but trying to prevent it. View Post»

Touring with the Stanley Cup: Captain Dustin Brown

Touring with the Stanley Cup: Captain Dustin Brown

Posted On: 6:00 a.m. | August 20, 2012

On its' worldwide tour, the Stanley Cup made a stop in Ithaca, New York at the home of Los Angeles Kings team captain Dustin Brown. View Post»

A look back at the London 2012 Summer Olympics

A look back at the London 2012 Summer Olympics

Posted On: 1:43 p.m. | August 15, 2012

Highlights from the London 2012 Summer Olympics. View Post»

Touring with the Stanley Cup: Coach Darryl Sutter

Touring with the Stanley Cup: Coach Darryl Sutter

Posted On: 6:00 a.m. | August 6, 2012

Los Angeles Kings coach Darryl Sutter brings the Stanley Cup at his family farm in Alberta, Canada. View Post»

Roger Federer / Juan Martin Del Potro match

A lens on the Olympics: Shooting the Federer/Del Potro tennis match

Posted On: 7:28 a.m. | August 5, 2012

Robert Gauthier, Los Angeles Times Wimbledon: We're deep into the third set and Roger Federer is on the ropes. Down a break and facing defeat, he rushes the net as his opponent, Juan Martin Del Potro of Argentina, powerful and tenacious, lines up a passing shot and fires it down the line, out of Federer's reach. Olympic defeat is sure to come to one of the greatest tennis players in... View Post»

Disabled veterans field trip in San Diego

Injured combat veterans take a field trip in San Diego

Posted On: 10:05 p.m. | August 4, 2012

Getting accustomed to being around civilians can be one of the most difficult challenges for veterans injured in war. So each month, therapists at Naval Medical Center San Diego gather a group — sometimes amputees, sometimes patients with other injuries, including post-traumatic stress disorder — for a trip to crowded, busy public places to let the patients see and be seen by the outside... View Post»

Photo Booth from tne US Open of Surfing

Photo Booth from the Nike U.S. Open of Surfing

Posted On: 1:33 p.m. | August 3, 2012

The City of Huntington Beach host to the US Open of Surfing sponsored by Nike, Hurley and Converse. View Post»

Riverside County brush fire burns at least one home

Riverside County brush fire

Posted On: 5:51 p.m. | August 1, 2012

A fast-moving brush fire has burned at least one home in the La Cresta area near Murrieta, Riverside County fire officials said Wednesday. View Post»

Photographer's view during the Olympig Games opening ceremony

A lens on the Olympics: First, find a good spot

Posted On: 10:51 a.m. | July 30, 2012

“Event journalism,” for the photographer is 90 percent production, 10 percent photography. Despite our desire to find that perfect angle or shooting position, we are often at the mercy of organizers and PR firms seem to consider us less than human. It’s become a made for television world, and we’re just peeking around the corner to give our readers a look. View Post»

2012 Olympians

2012 Olympians

Posted On: 2:00 a.m. | July 26, 2012

Portrait series on 2012 Olympians. View Post»

Raucous protests in Anaheim over police shootings
  • Patrick T. Fallon / Los Angeles Times

Residents pack town hall in Anaheim

Posted On: 12:07 p.m. | July 25, 2012

Residents pack town hall: "Things have to change." Scores of residents arrived at a community meeting in Anaheim on Wednesday afternoon, jamming a high school auditorium designed to hold 900 people. View Post»

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Framework

Framework, the photography and video blog of the Los Angeles Times, celebrates the power and explores the craft of visual storytelling. The blog highlights the work of Times photojournalists who frame by frame, document the drama, the emotion and sometimes the humor of life. Framework also aims to serve as a resource hub for photography, multimedia and video enthusiasts who share our passion. We will trade insights and discuss the tools and techniques of telling stories through images. Have a look and let us know what you think.

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