Latest articles by Alan Palazon
This Armed Forces Day, let’s revisit two iconic photos taken during US conflicts
Historical While Armed Forces Day celebrates currently active US military personnel, their stories and sacrifice are embodied in the iconic images captured during conflicts gone by
30 years of Rosalind Fox Solomon’s “unapologetic” depictions of suffering, survival and struggle on display at Photo London
News “Psychologically dense” portraits crafted over three decades by the late photographer are currently being exhibited
I don’t care if Dua Lipa is already filthy rich – as a photographer, I’m glad she’s suing Samsung for millions over allegedly breaching copyright
News Dua Lipa has launched a $15 million copyright suit against Samsung for allegedly stealing her image – and, as a photographer, I’m all for it
The world’s first slim laptop power bank with a replaceable battery aims to reduce e-waste and boost portability
News This British tech brand has Kickstarted Edge – an ultra- slim laptop power bank with a replaceable battery, aiming to tackle portability and e-waste
"The way you see the world can't be generated." Photographers use mix of retro film cameras and modern DSLRs in an anti-AI campaign
News The photo sharing and creative editing platform VSCO has launched a new campaign to reaffirm its commitment to photographers and stave the proliferation of AI anxiety
These historic photographs capture the changing personas of Dylan Thomas, from writer to rock star
Historical Today, on Dylan Thomas Day, we examine portraits of the Welsh poet, whose enigmatic persona shifted between obscure writer and erratic rock star from frame to frame
Helmut Newton made cars look as good as models. Now his work will be exhibited at a prestigious Italian automotive festival
News Luxurious cars helped define Helmut Newton’s fashion photography. Now, for the first time, an exhibition of his automotive-focused work is coming
Godox bets on portability with new FL15Bi fill light aimed at mobile creators and filmmakers
News Godox has launched the FL15Bi, a compact, waterproof handheld fill light aimed at mobile content creators and budget-conscious filmmakers
Godox unveils the RS100Bi/R: a “backpack-ready” LED lighting solution for mobile productions
News Godox has unveiled the RS100Bi and RS100R, a new series of “all-in-one” LED fixtures designed to bring high-intensity studio lighting to remote shoot locations
Rare signed photos of former US Presidents fetch a pretty penny at auction
News A signed 1863 portrait of Abraham Lincoln sold for $139,200, while an autographed 1862 photo of assassin John Wilkes Booth fetched $107,950
The Sony A6400 and Fujifilm X-T3 are classic, cheap APS-C cameras – but which should you choose?
VERSUS Going mirrorless? The A6400 and X-T3 are affordable and still respectable APS-C options – but which should you go for?
Sony's image sensors drive record US$9.6 billion profits, as electronics division slumps
News Sony has published its report for FY2025, with semiconductor sales leading the charge – but slumped consumer electronic demand is slowing the chariot
This photographer took the iconic Oppenheimer portrait using his exclusive Manhattan Project access
Features Ed Westcott was assigned to the top-secret Manhattan Project and immortalized the "father of the A-bomb"
Sony says “APS-C is growing,” but I don’t think any major cropped-sensor Alpha upgrades are coming, despite prosumer speculation
OPINION Sony’s recent acknowledgment of the growing APS-C market has some speculating that we may see big upgrades to its cropped-sensor lineup — but I don’t think so
I'm a modern Sony photographer, but I'm fascinated by these 8 historic cameras from Sony, from twisting lenses to recording to floppy disks
Features On May 07, Sony celebrates 80 years since its founding, so let’s dive into 8 of the most interesting cameras ever released by the Japanese camera giant
Stunning lakes, rugged mountains, and quaint villages – this is the UK’s most photographed national park
NEWS The results of a survey to find out which of the UK’s national parks is the most photographed are in, and you’ll love these images of it
Try not to wince at these poor cameras getting torture tested. NASA tests prove several off-the-shelf cameras can probably handle the extremes of space
News Newly surfaced NASA tests carried out on both mirrorless and DSLR cameras prior to the Artemis II mission reveal just how robust modern digital cameras are
Clusters of bright blue stars and glowing red gas clouds steal the show in this new Hubble image of a glittering galaxy that stopped me in my tracks
News NASA has published a new image captured by the Hubble Space Telescope depicting a nearby spiral galaxy “glittering” with clusters of stars
NASA's biggest collection of Artemis II images is tucked away in this hidden album, from a colorful moon to star trails
News The space agency has released over 12,000 images taken by the astronauts and onboard automated cameras during the 10-day mission, ranging from candid portraits to awe-inspiring scenes of the dark side of the Moon
This optional Instagram “AI creator” label is a step in the right direction – but I think it should be enforced
Opinion Instagram is testing the ability for AI content accounts to label themselves as an “AI creator” but I think the platform needs to enforce it
This sports photography trend feels like a gut punch. Sports stars are taking up photographers' courtside spots – but one change could be key
OPINION A number of athletes have been stepping into the role of photographers at sporting events, but pairing them with experienced pros would be a better approach
This photographer spent 25 years documenting the small acts of kindness that often go unnoticed. His new book highlights "the art of being an American"
News In Civics, William Meyers presents a 25-year visual record of New York City as a “microcosm of America,” paying homage to the everyday acts of public service
No-edit photography: that's great if you’re an amateur, not so great if you want to be a recognized photographer!
Opinion While I’ve never been a fan of spending hours in front of the computer working on personal images, I’m the first to say it’s a necessary slog to become recognized
