West Virginia Photographers hold annual conference, names 2026 Photographers of the Year – WV MetroNews

West Virginia Photographers hold annual conference, names 2026 Photographers of the Year - WV MetroNews

BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. – The Professional Photographers of West Virginia, the state association of Professional Photographers of America, held their Annual Meeting earlier this month and Perry Bennett, photographer of the state Legislature was named the 2026 Photographer of the Year. During the convention, which was held March 6-8, more than 30 members were seen from … Read more

Xiomaro’s “Street Photography of the Wildwoods: The Other Side of Nostalgia” captures the Hidden Beauty and Paradox of the 1950s Famous Jersey Shore Resort.

Xiomaro's "Street Photography of the Wildwoods: The Other Side of Nostalgia" captures the Hidden Beauty and Paradox of the 1950s Famous Jersey Shore Resort.

Originally published: 03/28/2026 Each year, more than nine million tourists flock to one of America’s best family beach vacation spots—The Wildwoods of New Jersey. This barrier island is famous for its “Doo-wop” architecture and landmarks such as its famous boardwalk, which is ranked among the top ten most famous in the nation. The setting is … Read more

AI Product Pro Knows All-in-One AI Product Platform for E-Commerce – Delivers Shopify, Amazon, and Etsy Sellers Studio-Quality Visuals in Seconds.

AI Product Pro Knows All-in-One AI Product Platform for E-Commerce - Delivers Shopify, Amazon, and Etsy Sellers Studio-Quality Visuals in Seconds.

The new platform combines AI foreground removal, live event production, product video, and brand intelligence into one tool – replacing $10,000+ studio shots with a smartphone photo and 30 seconds of AI. TEMPLE, AZ – AI Product Pro (https://aiproductpro.app) today announced the public release of its AI product photography platform built specifically for e-commerce sellers … Read more

How Photography Helped Build the Atomic Bomb

Austen Villacis

Analysis of Art An interdisciplinary group of artists, collectively known as Slow War Against the Nuclear State, explores the afterlife of nuclear politics in a haunting, timely exhibition. Still from elin o’Hara slavick (and Madeline Richardson), “Holding History in Our Hand” (2024), video (all photos Christopher Wormald, courtesy Pitzer College Art Galleries, unless otherwise noted) … Read more

Upcoming Nat Geo Museum Puts Iconic Photography Front and Center

A modern building with "National Geographic" sign, a large glass door, and a bright yellow rectangular frame on the front. Two life-size elephant statues are visible inside; people stand on the balcony above the door.

The National Geographic Museum of Exploration officially opens June 26 in Washington, DC, inviting visitors to experience the power of photography, storytelling and human curiosity. The museum has exhibits that celebrate exploration, scientific discoveries, and visual storytelling, with photography at its heart. Artist’s impression of the Discovery Museum, opening in 2026. Courtesy of the National … Read more

Boudoir Photography Has a Branding Problem | fstoppers

Boudoir Photography Has a Branding Problem | fstoppers

Go check out ten boudoir photography websites right now. Read their About pages. Read their lines. Read the section where they describe the experience. Now try to remember which one it was. You can’t. I see the problem. Somewhere along the way, the boudoir industry settled on about ten acceptable words: empowering, confident, beautiful, goddess, … Read more

Louisville to Pay $800,000 for Violating Christian Player’s Free Speech Rights

Louisville to Pay $800,000 for Violating Christian Player's Free Speech Rights

The city of Louisville, Kentucky will pay $800,000 in attorneys’ fees for violating the First Amendment rights of a Christian photographer and blogger. “The government can’t force Americans to say things they don’t believe in,” said Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF) Senior Counsel Bryan Neihart. “For nearly six years, Louisville officials attempted to do so by … Read more

“Most photographers don’t need better equipment, they need better taste,” but investing in camera equipment can still be a good idea.

James Artiaus

Often times, it’s good to be reminded that photography isn’t just about who has the best equipment. You need look no further than Daidō Moriyama and his original compact cameras to know that it is the photographer and not the camera that makes the real difference. So when I came across a post titled, “Most … Read more