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Ariane Sherine Juniper next to a laptop using the iStock AI service to make a hot pink bath image
“Always AI-free” says iStock – before immediately encouraging you to AI-edit its photos!

By Ariane Sherine Juniper Published

iStock promises that every image in its library is made by humans, but then encourages customers to modify those images with AI

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Pro photographer gets £5,000 of his gear seized by customs for not having this important document. What exactly is an ATA carnet, and why did he need one?

By Alan Palazon Published

News UK-based photographer and filmmaker, Jacob Zatorsky, went viral after sharing his stressful experience with Belgian customs officials, which saw his equipment seized for the duration of his trip

News
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When to walk away from work as a paid photographer: The red flags that scream "difficult client"

By Sean McCormack Published

opinion As a pro photographer, taking pictures is the easy part; the hard bit is dealing with nightmare clients…

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65% of photography graduates are female – but only 20% of pros are. Is it lack of ability, or something more sinister?

By Ariane Sherine Juniper Published

Opinion 65% of photography graduates are female, but this isn't reflected in the industry. A female photographer muses on why this could be

Opinion
Closeup on woman real estate agent in green office in white blouse with dslr photo camera making interior photo.
Freelancing as a female photographer? This genre is where you'll suffer the largest gender pay gap

By Hillary K. Grigonis Published

NEWS A new study analyzing freelancer rates suggests real estate photographer has a higher pay gap than the average

NEWS
American photographer Annie Leibovitz discusses the new camera features on the new Google Pixel 4 smartphone during a Google launch event on October 15, 2019 in New York City.
Court case strikes back! Lawsuit over Annie Leibovitz’s Star Wars photos resurfaces

By Mike Harris Published

News A long time ago, in a courtroom not so far away, a district court threw out a copyright lawsuit for ‘Alderaan’ reasons. Last week, an appeals court ruled that it was wrongly dismissed

News
Urs Buhlman
"If you put it in music terms, there was Crowded House, INXS, Barry Manilow… and I was the Black Sabbath. Most of my photos are heavy in moody tonality and that’s how I sold myself". Urs Buhlman on his 40-year career as an advertising photographer

By Bruce Usher Published

Features

Features
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Your photographic portfolio is lying to you… showing your best photos might be costing you jobs

By Sean McCormack Published

opinion Don't make your portfolio an album of your greatest photographic hits and successes

opinion
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The second body myth: Do you really need a backup camera?

By Sean McCormack Published

opinion How many cameras do you really need for a photographic assignment?

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I'm a professional photographer, and I go to a camera trade show every year – they are a goldmine for my business

By Sean McCormack Published

opinion Photography shows aren't just for gear nerds, they're for professional photographers who want to grow

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