Posts by Author: Alysa Gavilan

Alysa Gavilan has spent years exploring photography through photojournalism and street scenes. She enjoys working with both film and mirrorless cameras, and her fascination with the craft has grown over the decades. Inspired by Vivian Maier, she is drawn to capturing everyday moments that often go unnoticed.

Best Toy Camera Alternatives to Kodak Charmera

Dec 30, 2025 Alysa Gavilan

Discover fun toy-camera alternatives to Kodak Charmera, including Escura, Vivitar, VistaQuest, and Kenko, for playful and experimental photography.

Photographer Accuses Band of Copyright Infringement Over Merch Use

Dec 30, 2025 Alysa Gavilan

Photographer Laura Ioana alleges Sleep Token used her photo on merch without consent, highlighting copyright issues for visual artists.

New Year’s Eve Fireworks Photography Tips for Any Camera

Dec 29, 2025 Alysa Gavilan

Capture stunning NYE fireworks with any camera or smartphone using simple tips on timing, stability, exposure, and composition.

Two women collaborating on photo editing at a desk, working on a photo of a model on a large screen, demonstrating teamwork in the creative process with free photo editing software.

How AI Photo Editing Tools Transformed Workflows in 2025

Dec 29, 2025 Alysa Gavilan

In 2025, AI-powered photo editing tools revolutionized workflows with smart masking, style transfer, upscaling, and context-aware enhancements.

Canon May Outsource Production for Entry‑Level Cameras

Dec 26, 2025 Alysa Gavilan

Canon is exploring outsourcing production for entry-level cameras, aiming to cut costs and boost flexibility. Learn what this means for photographers.

From Leica to Hasselblad: This Card Game Celebrates Legendary Cameras

Dec 26, 2025 Alysa Gavilan

Discover the Mint & Rare Camera Quartet, a limited-edition card game celebrating iconic cameras like Leica, Hasselblad, and Nikon for collectors and enthusiasts.

Canon Firmware Updates Boost Autofocus, Sensor Modes, and Performance

Dec 23, 2025 Alysa Gavilan

Canon releases firmware updates for EOS cinema and hybrid cameras, enhancing autofocus, sensor modes, metadata, and menu controls for creators.

American Society of Media Photographers to Offer Free Membership to Visual Arts Students Worldwide in 2026

Dec 23, 2025 Alysa Gavilan

American Society of Media Photographers offers free 2026 membership to visual arts students globally, providing resources, education, and networking.

Young man in blue hooded jacket and backpack examining mirrorless camera with macro lens while standing in dense green forest, looking down at camera display reviewing nature macro photography shots.

Proposed US Law Aims to Simplify Copyright Registration for Photographers and Visual Artists

Dec 22, 2025 Alysa Gavilan

The proposed VACRA law aims to modernize copyright registration, allowing photographers to register up to 3,000 images at once and reduce costs.

Leica Firmware Update Boosts SL3 and Q3 Cameras with Faster Autofocus and Multishot Mode

Dec 22, 2025 Alysa Gavilan

Leica releases Firmware 4.0 for SL3 and Q3 cameras, adding faster autofocus, redesigned interface, Multishot mode, and Adobe Frame.io cloud connectivity.