December 16, 2014
Reporters protest ‘annus horribilis’ photographer cuts (update)
Newspaper reporters in the UK have refused to accept assignments normally given to professional photographers, in protest over photography job cuts.
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December 16, 2014
New Reflecta film scanner unveiled
If you have a collection of old slides and negatives languishing in the loft, then a new 35mm desktop film scanner from Reflecta may come in handy.
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December 12, 2014
Drone safety advice stepped up, as sales soar 450% (update2)
As a shocking report reveals that a ‘suspected model aircraft’ flew just 20ft from a passenger jet at Heathrow, AP looks at the advice available when buying a drone, as safety fears grow.
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December 11, 2014
Travel Photographer of the Year 2014 announces winners
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December 11, 2014
French photographer wins 2014 Tim Hetherington Grant
French photographer William Daniels has been awarded this year’s Tim Hetherington Grant, a €20,000 prize created in memory of the British photojournalist killed in Libya in 2011.
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December 10, 2014
‘Most expensive photograph’ sells for $6.5m
American fine-art photographer Peter Lik has sold one of his images for $6.5m, to an unnamed private buyer who prefers not to be identified for ‘security and privacy reasons’. It is believed to be the…
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December 10, 2014
Formula 1 stars turn photographers for Nikon charity auction
Racing drivers Lewis Hamilton, Jenson Button and Nico Rosberg are among Formula 1 stars who have taken photos to raise money for a children’s charity.
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December 10, 2014
Space race photographer Ralph Morse dies at 97 (update)
Tributes have been paid to former 'Life' magazine photographer Ralph Morse who has died aged 97.
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December 9, 2014
Sony sounds last call for World Photography Awards
Sony has urged photographers to enter the World Photography Awards and has issued a last call for entries before the Open competition closes on 5 January 2015.
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December 9, 2014
Fake camera batteries seized amid renewed safety fears
The dangers of fake camera batteries are highlighted in a BBC programme that shows a raid on a property containing thousands of suspected counterfeits.
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December 8, 2014
RHS photographer winner: ‘I am only a modest amateur’
Amateur photographer Alain Jouno has beaten professional rivals to win the RHS Photographer of the Year, scooping the £2,000 top prize.