Photography News/Blog

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Joao Silva, Photographer Who Lost Legs to Landmine, Gets Front Page on New York Times

Joao Silva's image of spectators at the closing of Walter Reed Medical Center landed on the front page of the New York Times. For New York Times photojournalist Joao Silva, the road to recovery has been long and arduous. But now it looks like the light at the end of the tunnel

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As Nirvana’s ‘Nevermind’ Turns 20, Album Photographer Wants Reunion

Kirk Weddle's photo for Nirvana's classic 1991 album. That famous Nirvana baby may be all grown up, but he can still have his old job back if he wants it. For the 20th anniversary of Nevermind, the seminal rock record from Nirvana that catapulted the Seattle grunge band to super stardom, the

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My 48 Years of Photography

Chairs Peninsula School, 1964 I've been at this a long time, and as today is my birthday, it's easy to look back and see just how long this magical mystery tour called photography has been. The above is my earliest published photograph, taken when I was 12 at Peninsula School, where I learned photography and learned that creating would guide way of life. (Don't worry, I'm not going to

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Controversial Photo Exhibit Shows Civilian Casualties of U.S. Drone Strikes

A man in North Waziristan, Pakistan, holds a piece of missile fired by a U.S. drone. Photo by Noor Behram. Photographer Noor Behram's new photo exhibit makes a shocking claim that many supporters of the War on Terror don't want to hear: far more civilians are killed by U.S. drone attacks than

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Unseen Beatles Photographs Auctioned at Christie’s for $360,000

George Harrison. Photo Courtesy of Christie's Images Mike Mitchell was just 18 years-old when he was given the task of photographing the biggest band in the world. And now, 47 years later, his work will be seen for the first time. On Wednesday evening The Beatles Illuminated: The Discovered Works of Mike

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Secret Service Busts Photographer Kyle McDonald

Kyle McDonald's People Staring at Computers project. Image from Notcot.org Right now, as your eyes follow this text, the look on your face would probably surprise you. The way we stare at our computer screens can make us look drawn, deadpan and hypnotized, and its a self-portrait many of us never stop

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Georgia Accuses Presidential Photographer of Espionage

Gerogia President Mikhail Saakashvili While photographing world leaders can be one of the most high profile gigs in photojournalism, being so close to power can also get you burned. As part of a crack-down on suspected spies within the country, the photographer to the President of Georgia has been arrested on suspicion of

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Photographer Sandy Dewitt Kicked Off Plane For Taking Picture

Photography is not a crime. But for Miami shutterbug Sandy Dewitt, taking a picture of an airline employee was apparently enough to deem her a security risk and get her barred from flying. U.S. Airways has stirred up a firestorm of protest from photography rights advocates after escorting Dewitt off a flight because she

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Photographer Charles McQuillan Captures Images of His Own Heart Surgery

Charles McQuillan right before he went under the knife. Charles McQuillan's camera is as close to him as his own heart. So when the photographer discovered he would have to undergo dangerous heart surgery, McQuillan only did what came natural ... he brought his camera along. In a series of award-winning pictures,

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Bob Holmes explains why you should always be prepared

In this interview, Bob Holmes explains one of the biggest things that he wanted to share was to always be prepared. Preparation is key to getting the shot that you desire, because if you're not prepared, you'll miss it. Read an excerpt from our interview with him to learn more. You can watch the video

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