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Worried about copyright? You should be.

Those of you wishing to know your rights when it comes to the copyright of your work will no doubt be disappointed to hear that the Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Bill received Royal Assent a few days ago. This act

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Worried about copyright? You should be.

Those of you wishing to know your rights when it comes to the copyright of your work will no doubt be disappointed to hear that the Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Bill received Royal Assent a few days ago. This act

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Outstanding Contribution Award Winner: William Eggleston

The Guardian has reported that William Eggleston is to receive Outstanding Contribution to Photography Award at the Sony World Photography Awards this year: Now recognised as one of the pioneers of colour photography, Eggleston, 73, has been named a major influence by maverick film-makers

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Outstanding Contribution Award Winner: William Eggleston

The Guardian has reported that William Eggleston is to receive Outstanding Contribution to Photography Award at the Sony World Photography Awards this year: Now recognised as one of the pioneers of colour photography, Eggleston, 73, has been named a major influence by maverick film-makers

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New York City of Trees: Benjamin Swett

Some of you may remember photographer Benjamin Swett’s work featured here back in 2011. I was delighted to hear from Benjamin recently, and receive the news that his collection has now been published into book form in New York City of Trees.   An exhibition of Swett’s

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New York City of Trees: Benjamin Swett

Some of you may remember photographer Benjamin Swett’s work featured here back in 2011. I was delighted to hear from Benjamin recently, and receive the news that his collection has now been published into book form in New York City of Trees.   An exhibition of Swett’s

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Sony World Photography Awards Announce 2013 Finalists

  One of the largest competitions for both professional and emerging photographers, the Sony World Photography Awards, has announced their 2013 shortlist. This year well over 122,000 entries arrived from a staggering 170 countries – the highest number of submissions ever received. All

Moonlight #2 (From the Portfolio "A Portrait of the Matterhorn") by Nenad Saljic

Sony World Photography Awards Announce 2013 Finalists

  One of the largest competitions for both professional and emerging photographers, the Sony World Photography Awards, has announced their 2013 shortlist. This year well over 122,000 entries arrived from a staggering 170 countries – the highest number of submissions ever received. All

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In Administration: Jessops

Photographic store giant Jessops have now ceased trading. An estimated 1370 jobs have been lost, as 187 stores are now set to close. Founded in 1935 by Frank Jessop, their huge loss of sales has been accredited to the increasing lure of buying

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In Administration: Jessops

Photographic store giant Jessops have now ceased trading. An estimated 1370 jobs have been lost, as 187 stores are now set to close. Founded in 1935 by Frank Jessop, their huge loss of sales has been accredited to the increasing lure of buying

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Craig Easton wins Travel Photographer of the Year 2012

British photographer Craig Easton has been chosen as the winner of the Travel Photographer of the Year 2012 as well as the Cutty Sark Award with this striking image. ”Craig Easton beat entrants from more than 90 countries to win

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Craig Easton wins Travel Photographer of the Year 2012

British photographer Craig Easton has been chosen as the winner of the Travel Photographer of the Year 2012 as well as the Cutty Sark Award with this striking image. ”Craig Easton beat entrants from more than 90 countries to win

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Paris Photo 2012: Lens Culture Preview

For those of us (sob) not able to make it to Paris this week for the very renowned Paris Photo photography exhibition, Lens Culture’s preview slideshow may provide a little consolation: Preview: Paris Photo 2012 The world’s premier fair for

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Paris Photo 2012: Lens Culture Preview

For those of us (sob) not able to make it to Paris this week for the very renowned Paris Photo photography exhibition, Lens Culture’s preview slideshow may provide a little consolation: Preview: Paris Photo 2012 The world’s premier fair for

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National Geographic to auction art

A selection of National Geographic’s most indelible photographs will be  sold in December. The auction is expected to fetch around $3 million. National Geographic Society has chronicled scientific expeditions, explorations, archaeology, wildlife and world cultures for more than 100 years, amassing a

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National Geographic to auction art

A selection of National Geographic’s most indelible photographs will be  sold in December. The auction is expected to fetch around $3 million. National Geographic Society has chronicled scientific expeditions, explorations, archaeology, wildlife and world cultures for more than 100 years, amassing a

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Leica Oskar Barnack Award Winner Frank Hallam Day

Via The Lecia Camera Blog @ http://www.blog.leica-camera.com First prize in this year’s highly prestigious photography competition, the Leica Oskar Barnack Award 2012, goes to US photographer Frank Hallam Day. For his portfolio, “Alumascapes,” he will receive a Leica M9-P camera

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Leica Oskar Barnack Award Winner Frank Hallam Day

Via The Lecia Camera Blog @ http://www.blog.leica-camera.com First prize in this year’s highly prestigious photography competition, the Leica Oskar Barnack Award 2012, goes to US photographer Frank Hallam Day. For his portfolio, “Alumascapes,” he will receive a Leica M9-P camera