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.
Pope Francis’ Personal Leica M-A Sells for $7.4 Million in Record-Breaking Charity Auction
Nov 28, 2025
Alysa Gavilan
Pope Francis’ unique Leica M-A with Noctilux 50mm f/1.2 sold for €6.5M ($7.4M), becoming one of the most valuable Leicas ever auctioned for charity.
Kodak’s New Snapic A1 Brings 35mm Film Back for a New Generation
Nov 28, 2025
Alysa Gavilan
Kodak returns to 35mm film with the Snapic A1, a compact camera offering auto film loading, zone focus, and multiple exposures for beginners and creatives.
Fujifilm’s GFX100RF Fragment Edition Is a Design Lover’s Dream
Nov 27, 2025
Alysa Gavilan
Discover Fujifilm’s GFX100RF Fragment Edition, a limited Japanese release blending 102MP medium-format power with minimalist fragment design style.
IMAGO Camera, World’s Only Walk-In Large-Format Camera, Hits the Market
Nov 27, 2025
Alysa Gavilan
The legendary IMAGO Camera, a walk-in 1:1 large-format photographic marvel from the 1970s, is now for sale. Discover its unique life-size portrait capabilities and historical significance.
Google Gemini Adds Hidden AI Watermark Detection to Expose Fake Images
Nov 26, 2025
Alysa Gavilan
Google Gemini now detects AI-generated images with hidden SynthID watermarks, helping users verify authenticity and fight deepfakes instantly.
6 New AI Tricks to Supercharge Your Google Photos
Nov 26, 2025
Alysa Gavilan
Discover 6 exciting new AI features in Google Photos that let you edit photos with natural language, apply creative transformations, use templates, and explore your photo library like never before.
Five Photography Awards to Enter in 2026
Nov 25, 2025
Alysa Gavilan
Discover the top 5 photography awards to enter in 2026, including Sony World Photography, World Press Photo, FAPA, IPA, and LensCulture. Get deadlines, categories, prizes, and expert tips for submitting your work.
Film-Equipment Giant Arri to Shut 2 German Facilities, Slash 150 Jobs
Nov 25, 2025
Alysa Gavilan
Arri, the renowned film-equipment maker, will close two German facilities and cut 150 jobs amid declining global movie production and industry pressures.
Five Thanksgiving Family Portrait Mistakes Photographers Must Avoid
Nov 24, 2025
Alysa Gavilan
Avoid the top 5 Thanksgiving family portrait mistakes and capture stunning holiday photos. Expert tips on lighting, composition, focus, backgrounds, and candid moments for memorable family photography.
Tether Tools AeroTrac Black Friday Deals: Save Big on Professional Tethering Workstations
Nov 24, 2025
Alysa Gavilan
Tether Tools’ AeroTrac Black Friday deals offer photographers and videographers major savings on professional tethering workstations. Discounts reach up to $145 across Pro, All-in-One, and Ultimate kits until November 30.