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Wacken Open Air And PEP BONET Foster Photo Talents; “Wacken Rock ‘N Roll Photography Workshop” Application Phase Has Begun

Once again, the Wacken Foundation and NOOR Foundation are cooperating to offer photographers a unique opportunity to further develop their art in a very special environment: Together with star photographer Pep Bonet (pictured above) who will act as mentor, six selected talents will explore the Wacken Open Air 2023 (August 2 – 5), capture the unique moments and motives that characterize this macrocosm – and reach an international audience of millions as part of the official communication of W:O:A.(Photo – Fabian Ritter) Bonet wants the “Class of 2023” to be as diverse as possible – also in terms of…Continue Reading

New models blur boundaries between phones, DSLR photography

Smartphone vendors have upgraded screen and camera technologies, including a 200-mega-pixel (MP) camera and professional blur effects, to woo consumers in a sluggish Chinese market. Honor, a brand spun off Huawei, launched Honor90 models in Chengdu, southwestern Sichuan Province, this week, offering upgrades on the rear camera to 200 MP, the top level among all smartphones now. The portrait photo optimization offers users special blurs similar to those generated by professional DSLR (digital single lens reflex) cameras. “The gap between DSLR and smartphones is gradually blurring,” said Zhao Ming, Honor president.Zhu Shenshen / SHINEHonor president Zhao Ming released…Continue Reading

iPhone 15 and 15 Plus could see delay over upgraded 48MP camera

iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max got a major camera upgrade with a 48MP main sensor and earlier this year, analyst Jeff Pu said he expected that would trickle down to the iPhone 15 and 15 Plus. While Apple is believed to still be planning on that upgrade, there is the possibility of a camera component issue causing a delay for the more affordable iPhone 15 models.Writing for Haitong International Securities, Jeff Pu put out his May analyst newsletter this morning that includes his latest expectations about the iPhone 15 lineup. Seen by 9to5Macthe report reiterates some predictions we’ve…Continue Reading

Collection of Vintage Photo Wallets Used to Deliver Prints and Negatives

The Kodak Girl on a photo wallet in the 1960s holding a Kodak Instamatic 200. Photo wallets are often overlooked and are now largely redundant ways of receiving your film photos — but for one collector they are of significance. Annebella Pollen has hundreds of ephemera vintage photo wallets that bear the names of analog giants such as Kodak, Agfa, and Ilford. The professor of visual and material culture at Brighton University has collated them into a new book entitled More Than A Snapshot. The fascinating tome charts the changing guises of photo wallets in the UK that inevitably provoke…Continue Reading

Learn how to capture the perfect wildlife shot in FREE webinars with industry pros

The Photography and Video Show makes a return with Capture Online – a series of free webinars led by industry experts and professionals in the field of photography. Kicking off the 2023 series is OM System Ambassador and Wildlife Photographer Andrew Fusek-Peters who will be sharing his top tips and insights for capturing that perfect shot. Wildlife photography is a popular genre among nature lovers; it provides a reason to head into the great outdoors and potentially some stunning photos too. While owning one of the best cameras for wildlife photography will help you on your way to achieving great…Continue Reading

I can’t tell cameras apart anymore. Are camera naming systems broken?

Are cameras different enough any more? Has the pace of technology and the necessity to add new rival-beating features eclipsed the traditional numbering system for cameras, and made them too hard to separate from one another? The Nikon Z8 is out, and by Nikon’s own admission it is a “baby Z9”. That is great for anyone who was clamoring for that specific camera and following the specs closely enough to determine it’s the one for them. But for those of us that only follow Nikon’s output with casual interest, except for the size, at a customary glance, it’s just another…Continue Reading

Nextdoor Reveals the Winners of the #LoveYourNeighborhood Photography Competition, Capturing the Essence of Community

Five outstanding photographs were selected from more than 35,000 entries, showing the heart, soul, beauty, and local businesses of neighborhoods nationwide SAN FRANCISCO, May 24, 2023–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Today, Nextdoor (NYSE: KIND), the neighborhood network, announced the winners of the second #LoveYourNeighborhood photography competition. Neighbors across the country submitted over 35,000 photographs, capturing the friendly faces, furry creatures, special places, and the unique flavors of the communities they call home. This year’s Grand Prize winner was Jose Soares from Florida, representing the #NeighborhoodCreatures category, for his photo of more than 30 dogs smiling into the camera to celebrate their canine buddy’s birthday.…Continue Reading

Pre-wedding shoot can be harmful for the bride if…

Over the years, pre-wedding photoshoots have become a trend. Every couple wants to collect beautiful memories reflecting their relationship which they can look back on in the future. However, now the Chhattisgarh State Commission for Women’s Chairperson Dr Kiranmayee Nayak has stated that the pre-wedding photoshoots can be dangerous for the future of girls. Under the chairmanship of Kiranmayi Nayak, the 172nd public hearing was held on May 9 in Chhattisgarh’s capital Raipur. A total of 25 cases were scheduled for hearings in this public hearing and most of them were related to disputes between couples after marriage. In reference…Continue Reading