Investing resources in digital platforms is important for print-media outlets. But executives of most large newspapers are still talking about the value of their traditional products, Barnett Wright, executive editor of The Birmingham Times Media Group, told Alabama Media Professionals members at the group’s monthly meeting Aug. 10. “We hear that print is dead, and I just don’t believe that,” Wright said during a presentation about digital vs. print. “If you put out a good

Available for more freelance work. Based in the Hoover area. After nearly four decades of working for The Birmingham News, Solomon Crenshaw, Jr. is now an independent contractor. During his two-year run with Alabama Media Group, he became comfortable navigating a content management system (CMS), creating and editing videos and photos, and engaging readers via social media. Three primary areas of expertise: Writing Feature Articles, Videography, Photojournalism Professional AM

Available for more freelance work. Based in Birmingham. Christina Crowe is an experienced communications professional who specializes in higher education and medical research communications. Crowe has a background in print and online journalism, with expertise in editing, web content, newsletters, media relations, SEO and social media. Experience with photo and video shooting and editing, magazine publishing, and design. Three primary areas of expertise: Writing Medical/Healt

Available for more freelance work. Based in Birmingham. Joe Crowe has more than 18 years’ experience as a writer, copy editor, and copywriter at newspapers, websites, and in agency settings. Other expertise includes speaking to crowds, podcasting, and event hosting. His writing has been awarded with ADDY awards on four occasions. Three primary areas of expertise: Writing News Articles, Copy Editing, Writing for Websites Professional AMP member since 2018. Contact through emai

Available for more freelance work. Based in the Tuscaloosa area. Meredith Cummings has over 20 years of experience in print, web, and multimedia reporting. She has served as president of the Society of Professional Journalists Alabama Chapter. She currently writes for al.com and supervises production for UA's Journalism Department's WVUA-TV newsroom. She coordinates social media for the UA Department of Journalism, the Alabama Scholastic Press Association, and the National El

Available for more freelance work. Based in the Birmingham area. Joseph DeSciose has been a professional photographer for more than 20 years. His expertise includes photography in horticulture, travel, features, and commercial imagery. He was a senior photographer at Southern Living magazine for more than five years and was the principal photographer for three books. Joe frequently photographs for local publications and companies. Three primary areas of expertise: Photojourna