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What Do You Do When Your Client Would Rather Remove Your Image than Credit You?
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Chasing clients to ensure I am properly credited for my work takes up more of my time than I care to admit. It’s frustrating to see my images used without due recognition, but none more so than this particular incident in which a relatively well-known musician’s team seemed to prefer removing the image from Instagram entirely, rather than simply adding my handle to the caption.

Samsung Patents 'Wraparound Display' for New Phone, Screens on Both Sides
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While hype around its folding phone continues, Samsung has also acquired patent approval for another, different type of characteristic: a “multi-face display,” wrapping around both sides of the phone. The feature would allow both the phone user and their subject(s) to see what the image looks like while taking pictures.

Photographer Captures Rare Lightning Phenomenon
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An outdoor photographer has captured an unusual weather phenomenon in the central US region. Known as a “sprite,” the visual occurs in certain conditions during lightning storms, with the lightning extending well above the thunderstorm itself.

How a Paparazzi Photographer Makes Money
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The BBC has interviewed a renowned paparazzo and US photo editor, both of whom revealed details of making money through selling images of celebrities. They discuss the importance of knowing where famous people live, the changing royalty percentages, and the fight against other paparazzi for exclusive images.

Yashica to Release Three New 35mm Cameras, Two New Films
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Despite their previous camera being largely trashed by critics upon its release last year, Yashica has returned to crowdfunding site Kickstarter. Unbothered by the negative press, the company has announced plans to launch three new film cameras alongside two new films.

The Four Camera Sensors Inside Huawei's P30 Pro Were All Made by Sony
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Huawei’s new P30 Pro has been met with rave reviews online since its announcement, particularly for its low-light capabilities. They had previously hinted at Leica’s involvement, however, they’re keeping relatively quiet about all four of its cameras' imaging sensors being manufactured by Sony.

Instagram Is Testing Hiding a Post's Like Count
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New screenshots suggest Instagram is toying with the idea of hiding the number of likes a photo has received. If rolled out, the change would alter the entire dynamic of the platform, given that many influencers rely on their likes count for business purposes.