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Two teens responsible for killing photographer to be tried as adults, could be sentenced to life

Nov 8, 2019 by Dunja Djudjic 6 Comments
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In September current year, photographer Victoria Schafer tragically lost her life after she was hit by a falling branch of a tree. Two teenagers were taken into custody after the tragedy, and they confessed that they had been involved in the incident. According to the latest reports, the two 16-year-olds are due to be tried as adults. They are charged with murder, involuntary manslaughter, felonious assault, and reckless homicide, and they could reportedly face a life sentence.

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Video captures the moment a woman almost falls into the Grand Canyon while shooting a photo

Nov 8, 2019 by John Aldred 9 Comments
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Stupid selfie risks seem to be on the rise, leading to ever-increasing bans on places where you can shoot. But being stupid while shooting photos of others is also pretty common. This video shows the moment when 20-year-old Emily Koford was photographing her mother at the Grand Canyon and almost slipped straight off the edge.

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Teenager killed by a train while taking his senior photos

Nov 4, 2019 by Dunja Djudjic 40 Comments
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A 17-year-old boy was killed by a train in Troutdale, Oregon on Saturday evening. According to multiple reports, the tragedy happened while he was taking his senior photos near the Troutdale Bridge.

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Two teenagers confess being involved in photographer Victoria Schafer’s tragic death

Oct 11, 2019 by Dunja Djudjic 4 Comments
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While she was taking photos at Hocking Hills State Park last month, Ohio-based photographer Victoria Schafer got tragically killed by a falling branch of a tree. The authorities stated back then that they suspected foul play. And it seems that was correct, as two teenagers have reportedly confessed to being involved in the tragic incident.

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Photographer killed by a falling branch, police suspect foul play

Sep 23, 2019 by Dunja Djudjic 5 Comments
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While she was taking photos at Hocking Hills State Park, Ohio-based photographer Victoria Schafer was struck by a falling branch of a tree. Unfortunately, she was killed in the incident, and the authorities suspect foul play. They are now offering a $10,000 reward to anyone who provides information that will lead to the arrest and conviction of suspects.

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Documentary photography legend Robert Frank dies at 94

Sep 11, 2019 by Dunja Djudjic 3 Comments
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Robert Frank, documentary photographer best known for his 1958 book The Americans, has passed away on Monday, 9 September at his home in Nova Scotia, Canada. His death was confirmed by Peter MacGill of Frank’s longtime gallery Pace-MacGill.

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German fashion photographer Peter Lindbergh has died, aged 74

Sep 4, 2019 by John Aldred 1 Comment
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German fashion photographer, Peter Lindberg has died, aged 74. A statement made by his family and shared to Peter’s official Instagram account of 1.3 million followers confirmed the news this morning.

Born in 1944 in what is now Poland, Peter Lindbergh has been one of the most influential names in fashion photography for decades. Having worked with countless designers and magazines throughout his career, he’s had a significant impact on the fashion industry and popular culture over the years.

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Found GoPro footage reveals last minutes of eight dead Himalayan climbers

Jul 9, 2019 by Dunja Djudjic 3 Comments
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On 26 May current year, eight climbers went missing in the Indian Himalayas. Sadly, seven of them were found dead 20 days later, presumably by triggering an avalanche. A recently recovered GoPro footage shows what could have been their last minutes before the tragic event.

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Tourist falls 1,000 feet to his death while taking photos at Grand Canyon

Mar 31, 2019 by Dunja Djudjic 6 Comments
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On Thursday morning, a tourist plunged to his death in Grand Canyon while taking photos. The accident happened at Eagle Point near Skywalk, and a helicopter retrieved the man’s body 1,000ft below the rim.

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Award-winning photojournalist Yannis Behrakis dies at 58

Mar 5, 2019 by Dunja Djudjic Add Comment
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Award-winning Reuters photographer, Yannis Behrakis, has died at the age of 58. He was one of Reuters’ most decorated and best-loved photographers, and on 2 March 2019, he lost a long battle with cancer.

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Udi Tirosh: from diyphotography.netUdi Tirosh is an entrepreneur, photography inventor, journalist, educator, and writer based in Israel. With over 25 years of experience in the photo-video industry, Udi has built and sold several photography-related brands. Udi has a double degree in mass media communications and computer science.

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