Photography News

We're less than a week away from PIX 2015, and we're taking the opportunity to introduce you to some of our talented re:FRAME speakers. Dixie Dixon acquired her first camera, a Nikon FG, when she was just 12 years old. Now she's made a name for herself in fashion and commercial photography - find out a couple of her tips on breaking in. Read more (link is external)

Since 2009, Kirsty Mitchell (link is external) has been dazzling the photography world with her epic (and deeply personal) photo project titled... more (link is external)

This past weekend, GottaBeMobile sent sports photographer Andrew Weber (link is external) to the Sunday Night Football game between the Denver Broncos and the Detroit Lions. Instead of the $12,000 in gear that Weber normally carries into... more (link is external)

Back in June, we reported that some Flickr users had taken to the service’s forums to complain about increasing compression hurting the image quality of their photos. We did some tests of our own (link is external) and found that there was indeed significant file size and image quality differences — at least compared to photos uploaded back in 2012.

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A new device called the PanoCatcher is described as a 'robotic photography platform,' and is designed to automate the capture of time lapses, panoramas, and other similar photos. The device is made from CNC precision-machined aluminum, and is compatible with most mirrorless and DSLR cameras. Read more (link is external)

Back in May 2015, the Lewisville Independent School District in Texas issued student Anthony Mazur a notice to take down (link is external) any photographs from his personal Flickr account that had been captured with school equipment or face a threat of suspension. After much debate with the school board, Mazur won the battle thanks to US copyright law and support from his local... more (link is external)

Google has today launched two new Nexus showcase-devices, giving consumers more choice in terms of device dimensions after last year's 6-inch Nexus 6 wasn't universally well received for its large size, among other reasons. The Nexus 5X is made by LG and seen as an upgrade to the original Nexus 5 from two years ago, and the Nexus 6P is made by Huawei. Read more (link is external)

Just when you thought HTC's smarpthone line-up couldn't get any more confusing, the Taiwanese manufacturer has launched two new models, both with a focus on camera capabilities and performance. Read more (link is external)

Drones present an exciting new world of possibilities for photographers looking to explore and capture their world. Never before has aerial photography been as accessible to the masses as it currently is thanks to companies such as DJI. However, to quote a line from Spiderman: With great power comes great responsibility. Drones can be dangerous if not used properly, and it is important to know the basics before taking off with your drone.

#1: Understand Your Drones Limitations

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Google and 500px announced (link is external) today that they’re teaming up to turn the living rooms of Chromecast users into digital photo galleries featuring the work of photographers who use 500px. The new feature arrives with the... more (link is external)

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