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Woman plunges to her death off 66 ft waterfall while trying to retrieve her tripod

Mar 8, 2024 Dunja Đuđić Kalinin

In a heartbreaking incident this past weekend, a young woman lost her life after falling off a waterfall in Lamington National Park, Australia. Ujvala Vemuru,…

Young photographer falls 300 feet into canyon while taking a photo

Feb 5, 2024 Alex Baker

A photographer fell to his death at Moon Overlook near Torrey, Utah, after he lost his footing trying to get a better composition. The tragedy…

Man on the mountains cliff. Hiking scene.

Singaporean tourist dies after falling from cliff edge while taking photos

Jan 2, 2024 Dunja Đuđić Kalinin

A Singaporean tourist, Nur Aisyah Binte MD Akbar (39), tragically died after falling off a cliff while taking a photo with her husband. The tragedy occurred at Minnewaska State Park near Rochester, New York, on December 22, 2023.

Selfie-deaths now a public health problem, say researchers

Nov 29, 2023 Alex Baker

Taking selfies is now a ‘public health problem’ according to researchers in Australia, following a spate of deaths at popular beauty spots. The study revealed…

How to Smile Naturally and Look Great in Photos

Nov 11, 2023 Dunja Đuđić Kalinin

If you’re a portrait photographer, knowing how to make your models smile naturally is helpful. And when you are the person in front of the lens, you’ll see how difficult it is to make your smile look unforced. Whether you show your teeth or try to get that Mona Lisa smile, it’s hard not to look awkward unless you’re a professional model. In this video, Mathieu Stern shares seven tips to help models smile naturally, and we’ll expand on them a bit. So, no matter if you’re doing a photoshoot, taking a self-portrait, or just snapping a selfie (yes, there’s a difference), these tips will help you get those genuine smiles.

Stop doing these dangerous photoshoots

Sep 29, 2023 Alex Baker

Have you ever been tempted to push the boundaries of safety to create an engaging photo that will get lots of social media likes? If…

Selfie-takers force a baby pony off a cliff to its death

Sep 26, 2023 Dunja Đuđić Kalinin

In a world where capturing the “perfect moment” has become an obsession, wildlife is paying the price. A heartbreaking incident recently occurred in Rhossili, Swansea, a headland home to free-grazing ponies. According to farmers, selfie-taking tourists and drone users forced a baby pony off a cliff, leading to its tragic death.