Politician Caught Stealing Food Photos
A Texas politician has found herself in hot water after it was revealed that she’s been posting images of food to her social media accounts that she did not create.
Pakistani Official Accidentally Uses Cat Filter During Live Press Conference
The face filters built into the cameras of social media apps such as Facebook, Instagram, and Snapchat are all the rage these days, but not usually in official government settings. But when a Pakistani politician live-streamed a press conference on Facebook Live last week, a cat filter was accidentally turned on. Hilarity ensued.
Republicans Propose $2,500 Fine for Photography on House Floor
House Republicans have put forward a proposal to fine representatives who shoot photos or videos on the floor of the chamber -- a move widely viewed as a response to House Democrats staging a sit-in in June to demand a vote on gun control legislation.
French Politician Suing Dancer for Unflattering ‘Selfie That Cost Election’
French politician Jean-Marie Le Pen believes that an unflattering photo of him sleeping damaged his image in a recent election, and now he's suing the dancer that snapped and posted it.
Political Campaign Photographs Showing a Cute Little Boy Running for President
When the presidential election was looming on the horizon last year, photographer Ashley Pizzuti decided to shoot a project that had been brewing in her mind for some time. Titled "Vote for Chase," the series imagines what political campaign photographs would look like if innocent young children ran for president rather than weathered adult politicians.
Portraits of High School Football Players in the Style of Political Campaign Photos
Four years ago, Kai-Huei Yau had an idea. During a presidential election year, why not create a series of high school football preview photographs that tie into the political atmosphere? This year, the Tri-City Herald photographer finally put the idea into motion. His "Football Campaign 2012" series features portraits of local high school football players that make them look like they're running for office rather than preparing for a season of war on the gridiron.