Question for Ilana Panich-Linsman

As a photojournalist, do you ever feel intimidated by your subjects, and if so, does it ever affect the outcome of your photograph?

"Feature Story" on Dana Risso: Volunteer Amherst Fire Dept. Captain



Volunteer Amherst Fire Dept. Captain, Dana Risso, 21, (right) leads cadets during drill practice on Thursday, November 11, 2010.



Volunteer Amherst Fire Dept. Captain, Dana Risso, 21, records intake calls from residents. 

Dana Risso, 21, studies her firefighter manual at the station, where she lives.



2010 Election "Interaction"



A Masspirg member instructs UMass senior, Jake Galley, on how to fill-out an absentee ballot on Tuesday, November 2, 2010 - election day.

UMass senior, Jake Galley, signs Masspirg's "I Voted" board to show his support for election day on Tuesday, November 2, 2010.



Amherst resident, Maureen Ash, campaigns outside of the Immanuel Lutheran Church on Tuesday, November 2, 2010 - election day.



Debroah Write, Amherst resident, campaigns for Green Party candidate, Jill Stein, outside of the Immanuel Lutheran Church on election day, Tuesday, November 2, 2010.





Masspirg members urge students to vote on Tuesday, November 2, 2010 - midterm election day.