Digital photography has taken over the photo departments in most media outlets, but not here at the Alibi . We still believe developing photos using harsh and corrosive chemicals is the only way to go.It’s no wonder then that the Alibi has Suzy “Red Eye” Jones, a full-time blackroom specialist, on staff.Suzy’s nickname isn’t derived from her choice of profession as one might suppose. Rather, the moniker comes from Suzy’s bulbous left eyeball that’s as red as a rose. “God damn, it’s hard to look at,” mentions one editorial staffer. “Suzy is a super-sweet lady, but her eye makes me want to vomit.” Suzy isn’t the only one in her family with an unfortunate facial feature. Her one-year-old son Milford shares the same genetic abnormality. To make matters worse, Suzy can’t stop showing baby pictures of the little guy to her fellow employees, which has caused a fair number of uncomfortable moments around the office.“It’s a face only a mother could love,” says a member of the Alibi’s production team. “His mom just has the eye thing, but he’s got kind of a bird face, freckle-fest to contend with as well.”
Meet The Alibi Staff: Suzy “Red Eye” Jones
Blackroom Specialist
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