Posts by Author: Alysa Gavilan

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.
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    Fly a Drone at the World Cup? FAA Says It Could Cost You $100K
    May 7, 2026 Alysa Gavilan

    FAA has declared World Cup stadiums and fan zones as strict no-fly areas, warning that unauthorized drone flights could result in fines up to $100,000 per violation and federal enforcement action.

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    Trail Cameras Capture First Cougar Cubs in Minnesota in Over a Century
    May 6, 2026 Alysa Gavilan

    Trail cameras in northern Minnesota captured a female cougar with three kittens, the first confirmed reproduction in over 100 years, raising questions about the species’ possible return to the region.

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    Fujifilm’s Instax Boom Earns TIME100 Recognition in 2026
    May 5, 2026 Alysa Gavilan

    Fujifilm earns TIME100 recognition in 2026 as Instax sales surpass 100 million, highlighting strong demand for instant photography among younger users.

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    Rare Apollo 11 Photo of Neil Armstrong on the Moon Sells for $25,469
    May 4, 2026 Alysa Gavilan

    A rare Apollo 11 NASA Type 1 photograph showing Neil Armstrong on the Moon has sold for $25,469, highlighting growing collector interest in space photography.

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    Apple Catches Up in AI Photo Editing With New Photos App Features in iOS 27
    Apr 30, 2026 Alysa Gavilan

    Apple expands its Photos app with AI editing tools in iOS 27, including Extend, Enhance, Reframe, and Clean Up under Apple Intelligence features.

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    Panasonic Refreshes LUMIX S9 With New Black Titanium Design
    Apr 29, 2026 Alysa Gavilan

    Panasonic unveils the LUMIX S9 Black Titanium Edition, a compact full-frame camera with a refined finish, updated materials, and the same core imaging features.

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    Leica Moves Toward Custom Sensor Design With New Gpixel Partnership
    Apr 28, 2026 Alysa Gavilan

    Leica partners with Gpixel to co-develop a custom CMOS sensor, aiming to improve image quality and gain deeper control over future camera imaging pipelines.

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    Ricoh GR Series Hits 30-Year Milestone With “Forever a Snapshooter” Campaign
    Apr 27, 2026 Alysa Gavilan

    Ricoh celebrates 30 years of the GR series, from the 1996 GR1 to modern digital models, with global events and commemorative plans in 2026.

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    Lexar Targets 8K Creators With 8TB SSD and Massive 2TB microSD Card at NAB 2026
    Apr 24, 2026 Alysa Gavilan

    Lexar introduces an 8TB ARMOR 700 portable SSD and previews a 2TB microSD card at NAB 2026, targeting 4K and 8K creators with high-capacity storage needs.

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    Insta360 Shows Off Mic Pro Concept With Visible, Customizable Design
    Apr 24, 2026 Alysa Gavilan

    Insta360 teases its Mic Pro wireless microphone at NAB 2026, featuring an E-Ink display, AI audio processing, and a bold on-camera design.