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Right, I’ve had enough. I want to talk to you all about guests using mobile phone cameras at weddings. I want to plead with you, and I’m going to make this very simple: brides and grooms, please have a completely unplugged wedding ceremony.

Look at the photo above. This groom had to lean out past the aisle just to see his bride approaching. Why? Because guests with their phones were in the aisle and in his way.

This sucks. And I’m not blaming... more (link is external)

Staying inspired as a creative, no matter the discipline, isn't always easy. Some photographers work through creative droughts by starting 365 projects, while others look to photo groups and peers to help them stay accountable and keep shooting. Pro wildlife photographer Rick Sammon argues that all creatives - especially photographers - need some help staying inspired from time to time.... more (link is external)

Travel and photography are two pursuits that are often intertwined. While photographers who've been bit by the travel bug will usually have a long list of destinations they plan to visit in their back pocket, others may need a little inspiration or encouragement to head in a particular compass direction. Lonely Planet is happy to help out, as always, with its annual list of top travel destinations. ... more (link is external)

Think the Google Glass camera glasses (link is external) are funny looking? Check out the 3RDi (link is external). Pronounced “third eye,” it’s a new camera that lets you capture your life while you’re enjoying the moment by placing a camera smack dab in the... more (link is external)

Rangefinder magazine has announced its annual list of top wedding photography newcomers, now in its fourth year, highlighting the work of 30 photographers to watch. See some of their work and learn more about the list. Read more (link is external)

Want to see where camera drones are headed? DJI made this 3-minute video that shows a concept drone called the DJI Phantom X. It’s a look at what camera drones may soon offer for capturing both daily life and high-end productions.

“We all loved the 1980s sci-fi visions of the future the way drones zipped around, blending in as a natural part of everyday life,”... more (link is external)

Want a high-tech way to share photos with others? MOO (link is external) recently launched a new product called... more (link is external)

If you’re curious about what it takes to do well on Instagram, Connor Franta can tell you. He’s one of the biggest stars on the photo sharing service, boasting over 4 million followers (link is external). Franta recently published the 6-minute video above with his tips and tricks for shooting... more (link is external)

Akiwi (link is external) is a new website that’s designed to help you keyword photographs with minimal effort. It’s a semi-automated image tagging system that is easier than manually tagging and more accurate than automatic image recognition.

The site was created as a student project over at HTW Berlin. It... more (link is external)

Here’s a new giveaway for our faithful readers, this one’s a doozy: we’re giving away a Sony a7R II full frame mirrorless camera (link is external), which the photography world has been talking about since it was... more (link is external)

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