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Steve McCurry’s Assistant Arrested in $654,358 ‘Afghan Girl’ Art Theft Case
Jun 2, 2015
Liron Samuels
The famous photographer, best known for his ‘Afghan Girl’ photograph which graced the cover of National Geographic, will soon be looking for a new manager…
Photographic Darwinism: Lion Kills American Photographer in South African Park
Jun 2, 2015
Allen Mowery
EDIT: DIYP intends no disrespect to the victim or her family and friends by publishing this post. As was stated in the article, regardless of…
New 58mm Petzval lens touts bokeh control, classic shininess
May 28, 2015
Allen Mowery
Lomography made a big splash when they released a 21st-century version of the famed Petzval lens last year. Now, 175 years after it was first…
Richard Prince Gets a Taste of His Own Medicine; $90,000 Prints offered for $90
May 28, 2015
Liron Samuels
Richard Prince has been in the headlines lately after being accused, once again, of stealing other peoples’ work and selling it as his own. Prince’s…
Man Sits On Whale Carcass To Photograph The Great White Shark Feeding Frenzy Surrounding It
May 28, 2015
Tiffany Mueller
Nothing like saddling up and taking a rotting whale carcass out for a ride in the ocean. Especially when there’s a shiver of great white…
A Fatal Month for Selfie Photographers; Why is it So Dangerous?
May 25, 2015
Liron Samuels
Selfies have become enormously popular in recent years and are everywhere these days. Wherever there’s a beach, a famous landmark, a rainbow or even just…
Here’s A Detailed Walk Through Of How JPEG Compression Works
May 25, 2015
Tiffany Mueller
Understanding the science behind JPEG compression might not be on everyone’s agenda. In fact, it probably sounds incredibly boring, if not complicated to a lot…
Photographer Causes Horrific Crash at Italy’s Largest Bicycle Race
May 15, 2015
Liron Samuels
The Giro d’Italia (Tour of Italy) is the most important stage race, after the Tour de France, but unfortunately the sixth stage that took place…
New Bill Could Penalize Well Intentioned Photographers With Fines & Possible Jail Time
May 12, 2015
Tiffany Mueller
Wyoming is unquestionably a gorgeous state and one that’s coveted by landscape and wildlife photographers around the world. With Yellowstone National Park, the Grand Tetons,…
Amateur Photographers Facing Unfair Discrimination From Law Enforcement?
May 6, 2015
Tiffany Mueller
Just days after a man was tased in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park for illegally operating a drone, photographer Jason Lanier, has shared his personal experience…