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I met iconic photographer Cecil Beaton in the 1970s " here's what happened
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (295+ words) When we interviewed a rather frail 72-year-old Sir Cecil Beaton, he had just had a massive stroke, and it was a great surprise that he agreed. We had his assistant, the wonderfully indominable Eileen Hose, to thank for making it…...
Is this "art" fair? Sale of AI generated "imagining" of iconic Ansel Adams photo at New York art fair generates its own controversy
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (181+ words) The controversial "new" image "by" art dealer and gallery owner turned AI wrangler James Danziger has unsurprisingly generated controversy, with an aggrieved Ansel Adams Publishing Rights Trust claiming last month it had not been informed in advance of the project…...
The final four stunning photobooks competing for a "10, 000 prize have just been revealed - did your favourite make the shortlist?
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (100+ words) Amateur Photographer If you want a digital camera that "shoots like film, theres no shortage of people willing to sell you one. But here's why it doesn't exist! The following gallery showcases the shortlisted titles competing for the "10, 000 shared prize…...
These beautifully bold documentary and street photos tell a story of modern British life in glorious technicolour
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (399+ words) For more than ten years, Sophie Green has been working on documenting the communities, subcultures and social gatherings that make up a picture of contemporary Britain. The result is celebratory, bold and beautiful, a document and a testament to what…...
A photography festival focusing on health and wellbeing has just opened - big names are appearing and there's "5k up for grabs too
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (295+ words) Amateur Photographer If you want a digital camera that "shoots like film, theres no shortage of people willing to sell you one. But here's why it doesn't exist! Before his death in 2025, Martin Parr returned to the Wiltshire village that…...
Martin Parr never got to see the final exhibition he had planned - but now YOU can see this unmissable show at the birthplace of photography itself!
3+ day, 24+ min ago (115+ words) If the exhibition proves anything, it is that even at the end of a distinguished career, Parr remained fascinated by the peculiar theatre of everyday British life. Fortunately for the rest of us, he never stopped looking. Lacock by Martin…...
Feast your eyes on these amazing award-winning photos revealed by World Food Photography Awards
3+ day, 16+ hour ago (777+ words) The overall winner receives a grand prize of "5, 000, while finalists benefit from invaluable exposure through exhibitions at London's Mall Galleries and a curated display at Fortnum & Mason. The following winners gallery showcases images that not only stood out for their…...
Landmark 20th anniversary Sony World Photography Awards competition now open for entries - YOU could win $25, 000 in cash!
4+ day, 2+ hour ago (81+ words) Across the Awards there are four competitions that can be entered: Deadlines for submission across the Awards" four competitions are: Here"s an insight into the 2026 exhibition at Somerset House: Camp Snap 2 arrives and they've fixed almost everything we wished…...
Guru Shots winners on the theme of 'Your Magazine Shot"
3+ week, 3+ hour ago (83+ words) Guru Shots winners on the theme of "Your Magazine Shot" Amateur Photographer Thypoch's first autofocus lens is a full-frame 24-50mm f/2. 8 design, with complete weather sealing, internal zoom and an enticing price Home / Latest / Latest news / Guru Shots winners on the…...
Why this 17-year-old DSLR is better than a shiny new phone for taking portraits
1+ mon, 3+ hour ago (167+ words) Amateur Photographer Home / Latest / Opinion / Why this 17-year-old DSLR is better than a shiny new phone for taking portraits Robin Wong compares an old Olympus DSLR with a new i Phone for portraits, and says the results from the Olympus…...