How a Model Release Turned Her into a Poster Child for…Everything
While a university student, author Shubnum Khan signed a model release in exchange for professional portraits as a part of a project by photographer XX…
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I Helped Judge the 2018 Audubon Photography Contest. Here’s How We Did It.
In late 2017 Sabine Meyer, the Photography Director of the National Audubon Society, approached me to join the jury for their annual photography awards contest…
Licensed or Not? A Closer Look at the Fox News Flood Footage Fiasco
In the face of breaking news, smartphones have made everyone a frontline reporter, and social media has allowed users to become self-publishers. However, with a…
He Said No, Fox News Used His Images Anyway
Update: Fox News says they legally obtained the footage through the AP. Over the weekend, Ellicott City, Maryland was pummeled by massive rainfall, which triggered…
On Diversity: Nikon Names 6 Female Ambassadors
We’ve written many times about the role of diversity in photography and how camera brands represent themselves through their ambassador programs. In the past, the…
Yana Paskova Reveals the Story Behind Those Michael Cohen Photos
In the on-going Stormy Daniels saga, Michael Cohen has gained national prominence as President Trump's longtime fixer and personal lawyer who tends to play by…
PhotoShelter’s Student Handbook: What You Didn’t Learn in School About the Photo Biz
By design, many college and university photography programs focus on theory, technique and critical thinking skills. Students emerge from school with a solid understanding of…
Inclusion Rider This: Magazine Cover Photographers by Gender
Women Photograph, the initiative to “elevate the voice of female photojournalists,” has been tracking the lead photo bylines for 8 top newspapers around the world.…
17 Best Podcasts for Photographers
Whether you’re looking to stay up-to-date on the latest gear, need some inspiration, or want to build a better photo business, there’s a podcast on…