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‘Photography Isn’t Dying’ Says VSCO

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In a world where photography software companies don't always give photography or photographers the respect they deserve, VSCO has committed to the importance of photography. [ Read More ] from PetaPixel

And the Photo Award Winner Is… Perhaps No Longer There

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The media award season -- a time for applause -- also highlights an irony of the fast-changing marketplace: the winners could be gone. [ Read More ] from PetaPixel

Instagram’s Instants Lets You Share Photos That Disappear After They’re Seen

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Instagram has launched a new feature called Instants, a disappearing photo-sharing system designed around fast, unedited sharing with close friends. Available both inside Instagram and through a new standalone Instants app, the feature pushes even further into real-time photography and casual social sharing, with a strong emphasis on authenticity and privacy. [ Read More ] from PetaPixel

India’s Tiger Reserves Are Banning Smartphone Photography

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India’s tiger reserves are beginning to ban mobile phones during safaris as wildlife tourism faces growing concerns over overcrowding, unsafe tourist behavior, and the impact of social media-driven content creation on endangered animals and fragile ecosystems. [ Read More ] from PetaPixel

Sony’s New Xperia 1 VIII Phone Got a Photographer-Focused Refresh

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Sony has officially announced the new Sony Xperia 1 VIII, and while the company’s Xperia lineup has long catered to photographers with manual controls, shutter buttons, and Alpha-inspired features, this latest model may represent the biggest camera-focused shift in years. [ Read More ] from PetaPixel

The Lumix L10 is a New Fixed-Lens Compact in the Spirit of the LX100

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Panasonic has announced the Lumix L10, an updated take on the company's fixed-lens, compact zoom lens camera that is very much in the spirit of the LX100 series. [ Read More ] from PetaPixel