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May 17, 2011

Contact:
Erik S. Lesser, chairman
Atlanta Photojournalism Seminar
erik@photojournalism.org
404-358-3052

Atlanta Photojournalism Seminar Names Contest Category in Honor of Chris Hondros

ATLANTA, GA; May, 17, 2011 — The Atlanta Photojournalism Seminar has dedicated a new
photography contest category to the memory of Getty Images staff photographer Chris Hondros,
who died on April 20, 2011, during an attack by government forces in Misrata, Libya.

The Chris Hondros Memorial International News Category will be a news picture story category
of images covering a single theme that have been taken outside of the United States.

“We at the Atlanta Photojournalism Seminar, like everyone else in our industry, were devastated
to learn of Chris Hondros’ death,” said Erik S. Lesser, Seminar chairman. “Our hearts go out to
his family, friends and colleagues. We feel it is necessary to memorialize his achievements in
our field by creating a new category in our contest.”

Hondros was a long-time participant in the Seminar, serving as faculty and a regular winner
of its annual photo contest.

Christina Piaia, who was engaged to Mr. Hondros, announced the formation of The Chris
Hondros Fund, which will encourage and assist aspiring photojournalists, aid photojournalists
and other journalists in conflict zones and raise awareness of issues surrounding their work.

The Atlanta Photojournalism Seminar encourages contributions to this fund made by check to
The Chris Hondros Fund, c/o Getty Images, 75 Varick St., 5th Floor, New York, NY 10013.
The Atlanta Photojournalism Seminar was founded in 1973 by a group of photojournalists
representing newspapers, magazines and wire services. Its mission is to promote the highest
standards of photojournalism through an annual educational conference and a photography
contest judged by working photographers.

The annual international photography contest draws hundreds of entries from around the
world, awarding more than $4000 in cash prizes, as well as camera equipment donated by
Nikon. Many of the contests top winners have gone on to win other prestigious awards,
including the Pulitzer Prize.