Kevin Moloney, pictured with his M8, snapping a photograph following a guest lecture given by his former student, Tomas van Houtryve (pictured in the foreground).

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In 2008, a group of Kevin Moloney’s current and former students each submitted their own words about the photographer/professor in what turned into a multi-page group nomination of Kevin for the NPPA’s Robin F. Garland Educator of the Year Award.  The document is something to read, an outpouring of heartfelt words from generations of students that have passed through his classroom.  The official NPPA blurb, following his successful nomination for the award, reads as follows: “The school has neither a photojournalism major or minor, but Moloney has created many award-winning photojournalists from his two elective photo courses for years while showing a passion for teaching and visual storytelling.”

The blurb errs on the side of understatement.  Given the half-dozen name schools offering full, four year and graduate programs in photojournalism populated by hundreds niche educators, Kevin’s achievements are astounding.  With nothing but two elective courses, this one-man department has turned out a cadre of accomplished photographers, recruiting them with his passion and enthusiasm for the craft, taking students from their respective fields of study and giving them the tools and encouragement to grow in the profession.

As tempted as I am to rewrite the entire text of the nomination we submitted to the NPPA, I will let Kevin’s words speak for themselves.  I’m proud to announce Kevin’s new blog –a resource for students, photographers, and educators alike.  Have a read for yourself and be sure to add it to your RSS feed:  http://blog.kevinmoloney.com