Conventional wisdom maintains that images hold ‘power’ to sway public opinion, to move us to action and to ultimately ‘change history’. In early April, gut-wrenching images seem to have once again awakened the world to the human atrocities happening in … Continue reading
In 1665 Robert Hooke, the English pioneer of microscopy, published a groundbreaking book called Micrographia. It was filled with meticulous observations of plant cells and insects and demonstrated how Hooke appreciated the communicative power of the image. Over the next … Continue reading
If you’ve heard of bitcoin, then you’re peripherally familiar with blockchain. Blockchain is a distributed database technology that creates a public ledger of every transaction within the system – perfect for ‘cryptocurrencies’ that lack a central issuing bank. The foundational … Continue reading
For an industry that has seen over 5000 operators close their doors over the past decade or so, the printing industry’s premier trade show, PacPrint 2017, was a lively and positive environment. For photo retailers it signals another parallel industry, with many … Continue reading
So this is what it has come to! Legal action against anyone infringing my copyright. It sucks – I have a friend who makes more money from suing people than actually working as a professional photographer, but that isn’t me! … Continue reading
With the introduction of the full-frame 24-megapixel A9, Sony appears to have fulfilled the potential for mirrorless cameras to offer superior performance to DSLRs, leaving DSLR heavyweights Nikon and Canon with a wicked problem. This is the verdict of respected … Continue reading
Snappr, an on-demand photography service, is starting to have an impact on the professional photography market. But for our AIPP members, it’s not all bad news. In fact, Snappr could be a great way to differentiate ourselves and our services. … Continue reading
Photography is both art and business — and while sidewalk sales may not work for photographers, there are still a few ideas photographers can steal from retail. Favorite tricks for retailers are favorites for a reason, often bringing in additional … Continue reading
My name is Benoit Florençon, and I’m a photographer based in Paris. I was recently approached by Kodakit, an entity of [Eastman] Kodak, which promises photographers regular jobs with big companies in exchange for extremely low pay. I agreed to meet with … Continue reading
With The Digital Show cancelled, it’s apparent that these are testing times for organisers of sizeable photographic events in Australia. The end of The Digital Show, primarily aimed at professionals and enthusiasts, leaves the calendar looking even more patchy. Many … Continue reading
