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.
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.
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.
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.
Adobe Sued for Allegedly Using Authors’ Books to Train AI
Dec 19, 2025
Alysa Gavilan
Adobe is hit with a class-action lawsuit claiming its AI was trained on copyrighted books without permission, sparking legal scrutiny in the AI industry.
Japanese Railway Tells Photographers: Stop Risking Your Life for Train Photos
Dec 19, 2025
Alysa Gavilan
Japan’s JR East warns photographers to stop risky train station photography after fatal accidents. Here’s what photographers need to know.