Virginia Photographer Permitted to Reject Same-Sex Couples After Lawsuit Settlement
A legal settlement in Virginia will allow wedding photographer Bob Updegrove to refuse services for same-sex couples while publicizing that policy on his website. This comes after Updegrove filed a federal lawsuit challenging the state's 2020 anti-discrimination law.
Leaked FAA Document Hints at Possibly More Lenient Drone Regulations
According to Forbes, a document leaked online and captured before it could be removed outlines some of the FAA's thinking with regard to the implementation of regulations for drones under 55 pounds -- a final decision about which is due by the end of the year. While the document (titled, "Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Regulatory Evaluation," and dated February 2015) could be in its early stages, one of several porposals, or something that has since been modified, it gives a glimpse into at least some of the FAA's thoughts on the subject. Specifically, the 79-page document outlines less stringent regulations as well as the fact that the FAA sees an immensely positive social and economic impact in drone use.
Sharp-Eyed Camera Operator Saves the Day When Soccer Coach Loses Wedding Ring on the Pitch
Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp experienced a mix of emotions following his team's significant victory in the English Premier League. His elation quickly turned to concern when he realized he had misplaced his wedding ring during the post-match festivities on Monday, buried somewhere in the grass of the massive pitch.
Leica Launches the New 24 MP SL3-S
Since the debut of its SL-System in 2015, Leica Camera AG has continually pushed the boundaries of professional innovation and has again done so with the new addition to the Leica SL range, the new 24 MP SL3-S. Designed for professionals who demand both precision and creativity, the SL3-S combines Leica’s cutting-edge technology with their signature craftsmanship.
BBC and Getty Images Partner to Create a More Diverse Library of Family Images
The BBC and Getty Images are combining forces to create and curate a library of images and videos of children and families around the U.K. to better reflect diversity in the population.
Use Storytelling to Stay Relevant: Fstoppers Interviews Kate Woodman
Working as a commercial photographer during the COVID-19 pandemic requires a healthy dose of creativity, and commercial photographer Kate Woodman, known for her conceptual images and mastery of color, is using that creativity to navigate how she can still be a viable resource to the industry while keeping an eye toward the future.
Seeing If Three Small Lume Cube Lights Can Improve My Zoom Lighting Setup
How do you keep yourself looking good while working from home, without turning your home into a workplace?
Celebrating Black History Month: 28 Photographers Making History
With 28 days to celebrate Black History Month in February, let's take 28 opportunities to celebrate some talented black photographers who are currently making history with their work.
Broadcaster Under Fire for Potential Breach of Sexual Offences Act With AI-Generated Scarlett Johansson Footage
Channel 4 in the UK is facing legal criticism after airing a segment in its documentary Vicky Pattison: My Deepfake Sex Tape that featured an AI-generated image resembling Scarlett Johansson in lingerie—a move that legal experts suggest might contravene the Sexual Offences Act of 2003.
Photography Business Makeover Workshop with Jasmine Star : Part 3
Beginning bright and early tomorrow March 6th, wedding photographer, Jasmine Star will be doing a different type of workshop. hosted by our friends over at creativeLIVE, This is the finale of the 3 part series on how to completely start your photography business from scratch. Be sure to tune in on to learn how to rebrand and recreate your photography business.
Unfold The Beauty of Layflat Photo Books
There are many options out there for printing and presenting your images. In this article, we look at the multitude of benefits of creating a Layflat Photo Book and shed light on why they are fast becoming a favorite amongst professional photographers looking for a budget-minded alternative to Flush Mount Albums.
Amazon Is Now Using Thermal Cameras to Identify Employees Who Might Have COVID-19
With confirmed COVID-19 cases across over 70 Amazon sites, the company has begun implementing thermal camera technology to quicker detect any potential virus cases among its employees.
Are You Making This Common Mistake When Dealing With Failure?
One of the most common reactions to failure is saying that you will try harder next time. It’s an easy, quite popular way of dealing with failure at one thing or another. However, simply trying harder and expecting a different result is hardly a great way to progress. Here’s why it doesn’t work, and here is what does.
Rocket Launch Photography Challenges
Two successful SpaceX missions last week, one on each coast, prompted me to review my rocket launch photo procedures, particularly since the Monday (Sept. 13) launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base was the first after a long hiatus. For those of us in southern California, it was a photo op we were eagerly awaiting since it was scheduled for after sunset.
OVERVIEW: An Incredible Mini-Doc Featuring Five Decades Of Extraterrestrial Photography And Cinematography
Looking for your daily inspiration? Look no further. As a result of the famous Blue Marble photograph, author Frank White coined the term 'The Overview Effect.' The Overview Effect is the reaction most astronauts have to seeing the Earth from space: common features of the experience are a feeling of awe for the planet,
Sony Electronics Becomes Camera Provider for USA TODAY NETWORK
Sony has become one of the most popular brands amongst professionals and now one of the largest news organizations in the world will exclusively equip their video and photojournalists with Sony cameras.
Discover the Hidden Gems of Slovakia With Dynamic Perception's Motion Control Technology
Filip Majerčík, a diverse Slovak photographer, shares his incredible project that has taken six years to complete over 50 trips, resulting in 3 TB of data to process. His passion and dedication capture his country’s beauty from a sensitive, awe-inspiring perspective.
Should You Photograph a Friend's Wedding?
Photographing a friend's wedding sounds like a blast. Is it really worth it, though? Make sure to consider these things before making a decision.
Taking Your Camera To The Swamps
How You Can Win Part of $85,000 in Getty Images Grant Money
If you ever get the feeling that photography is not valued today, it might interest you to know that Getty Images is offering $85k in three new editorial grants to support photojournalists and organizations, with an emphasis on supporting photographers whose work shines a light on important issues of our time.
Official BTS video dedicated to the Ferrari 458 Speciale
DigitalAir, a visual effects production house, just released an awesome video of the Ferrari 458 Speciale and to top it all off...they have behind the scenes footage as well. What's cool about this is their virtual camera movement process which they apparently invented and patented. Regardless of how you feel about the whole "bullet-time" thing there is no denying that the rest of the camera work is pretty cool.
Photographic Exhibition to Tackle Loneliness Amongst Elderly
For some of us becoming old may be a thing of a distant future, for others it may be a day-to-day experience. However, for many of us "empathy for our older population is lacking, and audiences need reminding that we are all aging and old people need to feel the joy of human interaction too". This is one of many reasons why photographer, known simply as "Z", has put together a photographic exhibition to highlight the legacy of those who may find themselves lonely and forgotten.
Canon Unveils Two New RF Lenses: 16mm f/2.8 and 100-400mm f/5.6-8
Alongside the much-anticipated EOS R3, Canon has announced the release of two new lenses for its full frame mirrorless cameras: the RF 16mm f/2.8 STM and RF 100-400mm f/5.6-8 IS USM.
Mark Peterman: A Conversation With An Editorial Photographer
PDN's 'The Look' Contest Is Now Open
Are you a fashion or beauty photographer looking to get your work out into the world? Well PDN (Photo District News) is at it again with their annual fashion and beauty contest. The Look is a contest, open to anyone, that aims to showcase the most talented fashion and beauty images from around the world. Entries are now open and running until June 8th, 2017.
Battery-powered Wheels Now Possible on Inovativ Carts
Make Your Cart Go has teamed up with Inovativ to make pushing carts around a little easier this summer.
Sony Launches Flagship Xperia 1 III and 5 III Smartphones Aimed at Creators
Smartphones are becoming a larger and larger part of many photographers' kits. They are a Swiss Army knife of utility, and Sony has just announced two new phones that boast impressive specs.
LensCoat Shifts to Making Face Masks, Donating Them During Pandemic
We’ve seen camera companies step up to donate money and resources towards fighting the COVID-19 outbreak, and LensCoat is also joining in and doing what they do best to help stop the spread of the infectious disease.