Tom Hubbard, long-time ONPA member, photojournalist and professor passed away September 2, 2022.
Hubbard, 91, started his photography career in television at WLWA in Atlanta then worked as a still photographer in Atlanta before joining the staff at the Cincinnati Enquirer in 1966. After leaving the Enquirer in 1979 he became a professor and mentor to many at The Ohio State University where he taught for 16 years.
While on assignment for the Enquirer, Tom met Ingrid, his wife of 54 years. They shared countless adventures together and were the parents of numerous four-legged-fur-babies.
Hubbard wore many hats serving ONPA over the years and was presented the Robert S. Carson Award in 1994. Hubbard was the still contest chairman for many years hosting the judging at Ohio State, back when contest entries were prints on boards. He and his wife Ingrid served as newsletter editors for many years as well. At one point he also served as vice president.
Tom remained creative after retirement and started producing, Digital Art, or computer painting. He said in a video produced in 2014 by his friend and photojournalist for the Columbus Dispatch, Doral Chenoweth, “…Our culture is noisy and needs a little time for reflection. I’m hoping a piece of my art on a wall will give people time for reflection…”
Yes, we all need time for reflection.
Thank you Tom.
Video by Doral Chenoweth explaining Tom Hubbard’s Digital Art