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    Giving credit where credit is due. Why is it so important to credit the artist?

    Jun 16, 2016 Vlada Haggerty

    I work in the beauty industry and mainly use Instagram to promote my work, so I run into this problem a lot. This blog post…

    Getty files Copyright suit over stolen photo resale scheme on Facebook

    Jun 15, 2016 John Aldred

    Getty Images has filed a copyright infringement suit against Ohio man, Walter A. Kowalczuk for allegedly downloading as many as 3,400 high resolution images from…

    Photographing Obama, insights from White House photographer Pete Souza

    Jun 12, 2016 John Aldred

    Having first photographed President Obama in 2005, White House photographer Pete Souza estimates that by the time Obama’s second term is up, he will have…

    Follow up to Eyes of the Afghan Girl – A critical take on the “Steve McCurry Scandal”

    Jun 10, 2016 Kshitij Nagar

    While a follow up was already planned, after publishing the previous post and the subsequent, staggering response generated in support, appreciation, comments, critique and criticism I…

    Nikon D3300 discontinued by Nikon Japan could signal D3500 announcement soon

    Jun 10, 2016 John Aldred

    According to Nikon Japan, the Nikon D3300 entry level DSLR has been discontinued (what Google translates as “old products”).  That it’s listed as discontinued before an…

    Eyes of the Afghan Girl – A critical take on the “Steve McCurry Scandal”

    Jun 8, 2016 Kshitij Nagar

    I will begin by saying that my intention is not to attack Steve McCurry or defame him in any manner. It is only an attempt…

    Model Mayhem headed back to court, accused of not protecting their users, as new papers are filed

    Jun 3, 2016 John Aldred

    The case of Jane Doe No. 14 v. Internet Brands, Inc. is one that many were following with great interest, and Internet giants like eBay…

    Here is how to composite around the world, get free LUT sets and win a 30% discount

    Jun 1, 2016 Udi Tirosh

    I know how hard it is to find a good set of backplates for your composites. If you don’t travel the world, your options are…

    PSEUDO Film Canister plans to succeed where others failed, bringing digital sensors to 35mm bodies

    Jun 1, 2016 John Aldred

    I’d love nothing more than to be able to slap a digital sensor into my old mechanical film bodies and wander off doing some street photography….

    Adele stops concert to call out a filming fan, telling her “take your tripod down”

    Jun 1, 2016 John Aldred

    Whenever you use the words “concert” and “photography” in the same sentence, emotions often tend to start flying.  Whether you’re a professional trying to earn…