PetaPixel Tuesday March 22, 2022
Last year, the American Society of Media Photographers launched the ASMP Academy. Now, reports PetaPixel, the organization has announced that it is partnering with Sony to grow into an even more comprehensive resource for photographers. The platform will be known as the ASMP Academy Powered by Sony. James Datri, ASMP CEO, says that the platform will offer access to one-on-one assistance to address business issues and questions either via Zoom or phone. He says this is the only photography platform that provides this resource. Read the full Story >>
npr Tuesday March 22, 2022
For the past three weeks, Marcus Yam has been capturing harrowing images of the war in Ukraine, as he pulls long hours in the face of unpredictable and deadly attacks, notes NRP. Yam, a photojournalist and foreign correspondent for The Los Angeles Times, is covering the conflict in the capital of Kyiv. The biggest challenge for photojournalists in the region, he says, are the military bombardments. While out in the field, "We were just sitting ducks half the time, waiting for artillery to land around us," he adds. Read the full Story >>
DIYPhotography Tuesday March 22, 2022
An email sent by Nikon to its customers indicates that prices of its cameras and lenses will be increasing across northern Europe, notes DIY Photography. (This excludes sports optics and accessories, but also the Nikon Z9, which will keep its current price, at least for now, adds DIYP.) “Following a period of severe disruption in global supply chains, we have experienced continued cost increases to component parts and logistic charges,” Nikon writes. “Whilst we have explored all options to absorb these costs, to maintain the production in these lines moving forward, we are regrettably having to increase prices.” Read the full Story >>
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David Schonauer Tuesday March 22, 2022
It might be time to take a trip back to the heady days of fashion. Back to when fashion images were shot on classic five-by-four-inch format cameras. The new book "Brigitte Niedermair photographie
Christian Dior" is a vehicle that can take you on this journey to the past. The book explores the decade-long relationship between the French couture house and Niedermair, an Italian photographer … Read the full Story >>
