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Heres episode 14 of the PetaPixel Photography Podcast (link is external). You can also download the MP3 directly (link is external) and... more (link is external)

Phase One has today introduced a firmware update for its new XF system, announced in June. The update brings new tools to those using the XF with its Waist Level Finder, as well as a seismograph vibration delay mode. Additionally, three new leaf shutter Schneider Kreuznach lenses are announced. Read more (link is external)

When Phase One announced its new XF camera system (link is external) back in June, the goal was to unleash a new high-tech camera that can stay relevant long into the digital age. The company... more (link is external)

What do you say as a photographer when youre asked to shoot for free? What if the one asking is a good friend, an old friend… a friend who really ought to know better?

What if they promise great exposure?!?

The pressure can be unbearable, and saying no can be really hard! I asked 12 of my professional photographer friends to shoot an event for free. Heres the message I sent each of them individually:

Hey!

Quick question and honestly, no pressure at all.... more (link is external)

The “L” in Canon’s L-series lenses stands for “luxury,” and the professional-grade lenses can be easily recognized by the distinctive red ring found near the end of the barrel. Canon is now expanding that red ring to the world of high-end photo printers.

Today, the company announced the new... more (link is external)

PhotoShelter has launched 'The Professional's Guide to Food Photography,' a new free guide dedicated to the art and business of photographing food. The guide includes tips for breaking into the industry, in-depth interviews with food photographers and a how-to on building a portfolio. Read more (link is external)

Lensbaby today announced the new Composer Pro II with Edge 50 Optic, the latest product in the company’s creative effects lens stable. It’s a manual focus 50mm f/3.2 lens with a metal body and a tilt design that lets you control your depth of field in-camera.

Photos captured with the lens have Lensbaby’s special look : “a sharp slice of focus bordered by silk, smooth blur.” The lens is capable of ordinary straight lens photos as well. If you want to... more (link is external)

Janet Jackson doesn’t just have a strict concert photography policy (link is external) when it comes to professional photographers — she’s cracking down on fan shots as well. Instagram users are reporting that their accounts are being deleted by the service after they posted photos and videos of Jackson during her Unbreakable concert tour.

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Google announced yesterday (link is external) that Google Photos (link is external) has just... more (link is external)

Australian photographer Richard Simpkin isn’t exactly a celebrity, but you could be tricked into thinking so if you look at his personal photo album. Simpkin has spent over 25 years collecting photos of himself posing with some of the world’s most famous people.

Simpkin’s journey started in 1989, when he was just 15 years old, when he purchased a $90 camera. By the end of 1990, Simpkin had posed for photos with about 100 celebrities he met at record signings... more (link is external)

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