AP, Fairey Close to Settling in Obama ‘Hope' Poster Suit
It seems that the legal feuds over the Obama "Hope" image rights have come to an end — or at least to a draw.
The Associated Press (AP) and artist Shepard Fairey have agreed to settle on the issue of whether Fairey violated copyright laws by altering an AP photo for a famous 2008 Obama campaign poster...
School of Visual Arts to Offer MPS in Fashion Photography
Fashion photography has become a prominent form of art over the past century, and the School of Visual Arts in New York City has finally taken notice. Beginning in the fall quarter of 2011, it will be offering a Master of Professional Studies (MPS) degree in Fashion Photography...
Demand Grows for Smartphone Cameras, Wireless Capability
According to a report conducted by Devicescape — creators of the first wireless memory card — consumers today are more dependent than ever on wi-fi technology. The study also shows that these increasingly dependent consumers want unlimited access to wi-fi, and they don't want to pay much for it. The report, released at the end of 2010, shows that as digital traffic has increased, service providers have begun to instate "data capping" — limits on the amount of data that can be sent. However, 80 percent of...
New Airport Scanner Regs to Affect Travel Photographers
Airport scanning systems are more comprehensive than ever this year, which may have a direct impact on photographers carrying cameras and other digital media equipment.
Although the ban on carrying lithium batteries and other flammable technology products in checked luggage has....
2010: The Year of the Amateur Image-Maker?
Two recent surveys have concluded that 2010 was a breakout year for amateur photography and videography.
According to a PMA Marketing Research report called "The Rise of the Amateur," increased access to camera equipment over the past year has led to a surge in advanced amateur photographers...
APA Opens Colorado Chapter
The National Executive Board of the American Photographic Artists (APA) has opened an associate chapter of the APA group in Colorado.
One of nine chapters — located in Georgia, California, Illinois, New York, North Carolina, Washington, D.C., and...
PMA's CliQ Show Coming This Fall
Catering to the ever-evolving world of online community forums, the Photo Marketing Association (PMA) has debuted CliQ (cliqworld.com), a photo site to spotlight instructional articles, product reviews, contests and more for photo and video enthusiasts...
Nielsen Buys WPPI, Rangefinder
The Nielsen Co. has acquired the rights to the 2011 Wedding and Portrait Photography International trade show (WPPI), as well as several other assets of Rangefinder, Inc.
Under this agreement, Nielsen, which already...
Corbis Charged with Usage Violations of Celebrity Images
Photo stock image company Corbis is facing charges of violating celebrity image copyright laws for the third time in the last two years.
This most recent class action lawsuit, initiated by former "Partridge Family" actress Shirley Jones, was...
Hallmark Institute's Rosa Faces Bankruptcy, Fraud Charge
In addition to facing $2.2 million in fraud charges, George J. Rosa III, president and former owner of the Hallmark Institute of Photography, has filed for bankruptcy in his latest attempt to clear $3.6 million in personal debt...