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DJI drone flying in the sky - DJI sues FCC over US drone import ban DJI Sues the FCC Over US Drone Import Ban: What Photographers Need to Know 16 hours ago DJI has filed a federal appeal challenging the FCC's ban on new drone imports in the US. Here's what the lawsuit means for photographers who rely on DJI for aerial work, and what alternatives exist.
Japanese rice paddies in the Aizu region where Sigma manufactures lenses Sigma Announces Two New Lenses — and a Rice Farm 16 hours ago Sigma dropped a triple announcement this week that left the photography world doing a double-take. Two new lenses? Expected. A rice farming operation? Not so […]
Astronaut Buzz Aldrin on the lunar surface during Apollo 11 — NASA has a long history of bringing cameras to the Moon Artemis II Astronauts Will Bring 10-Year-Old Nikon D5 DSLRs to the Moon 1 day ago NASA's Artemis II crew will carry two Nikon D5 DSLRs — released in 2016 — to photograph humanity's first crewed lunar voyage in over 50 years. Here's why decade-old cameras beat modern mirrorless for space.
Nikon Nikkor Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S II telephoto lens Nikon Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S II: Lighter, Faster, and Sharper — Everything We Know 2 days ago Nikon announces the Nikkor Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S II — 26% lighter at 998g, 3.5x faster AF, and priced at $3,199. Available late March 2026.
Business partners shaking hands representing the Getty Images and Shutterstock merger deal Getty-Shutterstock Merger Faces UK Scrutiny: What Photographers Need to Know 2 days ago The UK's CMA has raised concerns about the Getty Images-Shutterstock merger's impact on editorial photography. Here's what it means for photographers and what you should do now.
The Hollywood sign on a hillside — symbolic of the entertainment industry now fighting AI Hollywood Is Fighting AI — Here’s Why Photographers Should Pay Attention 2 days ago Hollywood has SAG-AFTRA, Disney, and the MPA fighting AI. Photography has individual freelancers. But the legal precedents being set right now could reshape rights for all creative professionals.

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Photographer focusing camera - camera focus points explained Camera Focus Points Explained Learn how camera focus points work, when to use AF-S vs AF-C, how AI subject detection has changed autofocus, and the best focus settings for portraits, action, landscapes, and macro photography.
Sunset cityscape shot on Minolta CLE — Berlin, Germany Minolta Film Cameras: Iconic Models & Their Sample Shots A visual celebration of eight iconic Minolta film cameras — from the mechanical SR-T 101 to the premium TC-1 — showcased through real sample photos from the SampleShots database.
Purple flower macro photography with water droplets — close-up detail shot Sunday Photo Challenge #2: Macro Photography — Discover the Hidden World at Your Feet Key Takeaways: 8 stunning macro examples with full camera settings and technical breakdowns 4 key lessons from real-world macro photographers Step-by-step challenge plan from morning […]
Urban street photography scene with people playing with bubbles in a city street What Is Urban Photography? The Essential Guide Learn what urban photography is and how to shoot it. Covers styles (street, geometric, nighttime, minimalist, decay), camera settings, gear recommendations, smartphone tips, and editing techniques.
Dramatic portrait lit with colored flash lighting demonstrating high-speed sync flash technique Flash Sync Speed and High-Speed Sync (HSS): A Complete Guide Learn what flash sync speed is, how High-Speed Sync (HSS) works, and when to use it. Covers HSS vs ND filters, HyperSync, gear recommendations, camera settings, and troubleshooting for 2026.

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Creative portrait photography with colorful smoke as a prop 20 Photo Prop Ideas to Spice Up Your Images Looking for creative photo prop ideas? From smoke bombs and fairy lights to prisms and sparklers, here are 20 props that will transform your photography with practical tips for each one.
A winding mountain road cutting diagonally through misty peaks, demonstrating golden triangle composition Golden Triangle Photography: How to Use This Powerful Composition Technique Learn how to use the golden triangle composition technique to create dynamic, balanced photographs. Step-by-step guide with examples for landscapes, portraits, architecture, and street photography.
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Woman composing a photograph The Ultimate Guide to Composition in Photography An in-depth guide to composition in photography. Learn how to transform your images using careful arrangement techniques.
Photographer shooting in low light conditions during blue hour in a city Low Light Photography: The Ultimate Guide to Shooting in Low Light Master low light photography with proven techniques for eliminating camera shake and motion blur. Covers exposure settings, IBIS, AI noise reduction, fast lenses, creative techniques like light trails and astrophotography, plus smartphone Night Mode tips.

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Picture lights on wall lightening photos on a wall 2026 Guide: 15 Best Battery-Operated Picture Lights for Wall Art 11 hours ago Expert analysis of 15 battery-operated picture lights for wall art in 2025—based on specs and features. Top pick: Craftersmark 3-Pack (90/100). See our picks.
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Total lunar eclipse showing the blood moon in March 2026 March 3 Total Lunar Eclipse: How to Photograph It (Settings, Gear & Timing) 4 days ago The March 3, 2026 total lunar eclipse is the last until 2028. Here's exactly how to photograph it — camera settings for every phase, essential gear, timing by time zone, and step-by-step tips for capturing the blood moon.
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