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A photographer in Virginia can now refuse to photograph same-sex weddings. Wedding photographer Bob Updegrove filed a lawsuit against an anti-discriminatory state law that said he couldn’t do this.
The state agreed not to force him to work on same-sex weddings and let him tell people about it on his website.
There’s something about the coast and the power of the sea that always makes a compelling photograph. But unfortunately, the photograph doesn’t always come out as well as the image you have in your mind. It’s surprisingly tricky to capture beautiful seascapes that tell a story.
Luckily, landscape photographer Alister Benn comes to the rescue. In this video, he gives us his best tips for photographing the wild beauty of coastal landscapes.
An Airbus A321 was forced to make an emergency landing after passengers noticed that the plane’s windows were damaged. The incident occurred during a charter flight from London’s Stansted Airport to Orlando, Florida.
According to the UK’s Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB), the plane was used for a film shoot the day before. The shoot used very powerful Maxibrute 12 film lights, which were directed at the windows for around 4-5 hours. These lights were placed on both sides of the plane to create a sunrise effect.
Open Planet is a brand new online library of over 4500 videos that are free to use. The project is a team effort between Studio Silverback and Carnegie Mellon’s CREATE Lab. They are adding more videos daily to help battle climate change.
The project is about raising awareness of wildlife and the environment. The team behind Open Planet want to get the word out about climate change. They know that the medium of film and video is an effective way to convey the seriousness of the subject.
Long Weekend is back with new products for photographers, particularly those who shoot film. This time they are introducing The Camera Line. This new collection includes a 35mm reusable film camera, a versatile backpack, camera organizers, and zip pouches.
Long Weekend is a young brand known for its stylish bags and fun, innovative designs. This new range looks as though they are aiming at photographers and adventurers who want to stand out from the crowd, but don’t want to skimp on practicality and durability.
The Euclid telescope has sent back its first images directly from its ‘Dark Universe’ mission. The telescope is part of the European Space Agency‘s (ESA) €1 billion mission ($1.07 billion) to unravel the mysteries of dark matter and dark energy.
According to the ESA, 95% of the universe is made up of dark matter and dark energy. The mission is exploring ‘beyond Einstein’ and pushing the boundaries of scientific understanding.
A Kansas wedding photographer is in hot water for allegedly leaving couples in the lurch on their big day. Authorities are now considering a hefty fine and temporary business ban.
Caitlyn Payne, the owner of CP Family Photography in Kansas, has been accused of engaging in “deceptive or unconscionable acts” by the Sedgwick County district attorney.
The Northern Lights, or aurora borealis, have been creating quite a display this week. In fact, the dazzling phenomena have lit up skies much further south than usual, with sightings even reported in Tuscany, Italy, and Greece.
One lucky UK photographer managed to capture some spectacular images of the aurora, plus the Milky Way, a shooting star, and the relatively newly understood concept of STEVE. Ironically, the photographer’s name is also Steve! DIYP caught up with photographer Stephen Pemberton to find out how he captured these shots.
A photographer in Quebec City, Canada, was fined and taken away in handcuffs for loitering. The photographer was merely waiting for clouds to move into the frame to create the perfect photograph.
Professional photographer John Morris, from Prince Edward Island, got a $168 (230 CAD) fine. Police accused him of loitering outside the U.S. consulate while trying to capture a perfect shot of the Château Frontenac hotel.
When it comes to running a successful photography business, many photographers focus on capturing stunning images but often overlook the power of branding. Branding isn’t just about a logo and a font; it’s about creating a unique identity and a strong connection with your target audience.
In this excellent video, LA-based boudoir photographer Michael Sasser walks you through a few questions that you need to be able to answer to get your photography business on the right track.
Udi Tirosh is an entrepreneur, photography inventor, journalist, educator, and writer based in Israel. With over 25 years of experience in the photo-video industry, Udi has built and sold several photography-related brands. Udi has a double degree in mass media communications and computer science.
Alex Baker is a portrait and lifestyle driven photographer based in Valencia, Spain. She works on a range of projects from commercial to fine art and has had work featured in publications such as The Daily Mail, Conde Nast Traveller and El Mundo, and has exhibited work across Europe
Dave Williams is an accomplished travel photographer, writer, and best-selling author from the UK. He is also a photography educator and published Aurora expert. Dave has traveled extensively in recent years, capturing stunning images from around the world in a modified van. His work has been featured in various publications and he has worked with notable brands such as Skoda, EE, Boeing, Huawei, Microsoft, BMW, Conde Nast, Electronic Arts, Discovery, BBC, The Guardian, ESPN, NBC, and many others.
John Aldred is a photographer with over 20 years of experience in the portrait and commercial worlds. He is based in Scotland and has been an early adopter - and occasional beta tester - of almost every digital imaging technology in that time. As well as his creative visual work, John uses 3D printing, electronics and programming to create his own photography and filmmaking tools and consults for a number of brands across the industry.
Dunja Djudjic is a multi-talented artist based in Novi Sad, Serbia. With 15 years of experience as a photographer, she specializes in capturing the beauty of nature, travel, and fine art. In addition to her photography, Dunja also expresses her creativity through writing, embroidery, and jewelry making.
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