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Our NBC12 photojournalists come up with some interesting video and stories from behind the scenes. These packages are part of a weekly series of online exclusives from the people behind the camera at NBC12.
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The art of the media scrum

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Matt Neese explains the art of the scrum in this weeks photog blog.

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Photojournalists ethical responsibility to minimize harm, respect privacy

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Photojournalism has the potential to put photographers in horrible situations. Places of danger and scenes of tragedy. But of all the things we shoot, not all content makes it to air.

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Virginia Capitol trail connecting Richmond, Williamsburg

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The Virginia Capitol hiking/biking trail will follow the James River and Route 5 through Charles City County and eastern Henrico County from Jamestown to Richmond for over 50 miles when completed.

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Digging up enterprise stories in Shockoe Bottom

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On any given day, as a television news photographer, you are likely to spend several hours in the car. This was in fact the case recently while covering a daily assignment.

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Debunking images of the paranormal

We have all seen images of that claim to be of the paranormal.  Across the internet, there are pictures of energy orbs, flying rods, power vortexes and all sorts of other strange things. 

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Family, friends share thoughts on Kelley, E. Niederbrock

NBC12 covered the funeral for Debra Kelley and her daughter Emma Niederbrock, two residents of Farmville who's lives were lost in the quadruple murders two weeks ago.

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Foamhenge is an odd place

Foamhenge is an odd place and you never know what you'll find on the side of the road.

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Finding live shot locations while under the gun

Television photojournalists sometimes have as little as 20 minutes to find a suitable live shot location, establish a clear signal, and set up the cables, camera, and lights. 

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Original furnishings returning to Maggie Walker house

Maggie L. Walker house is finally getting back some of its original furniture that has been restored after being in storage for the better part of 30 years.

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Vigils are tough assignments for news photographers

Vigils are one of the toughest assignments given to a news photographer. I feel uncomfortable, like an outsider as I am recording their emotional words and tears.

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See the new home for State Fair of Virginia

We're giving you a behind the scenes look at the new State Fair of Virginia grounds in Caroline County.

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NBC12: Serving a slice of life

Few may see the parallels between journalism and cake. But each day, news organizations across the world work diligently to whip-up delectable reports.

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