Kentucky May Ban Cellular Trail Cameras and Drones on Public Land
Kentucky is reportedly considering a public land ban on the use of cellular trail cameras and drones in the state.
How Canon Supports a New Generation of Photographers
Many camera companies do charitable outreach work, including sponsoring photo contests, offering scholarships, and doing grassroots projects. Canon does a bit of everything, and the company's work with the Kentucky Governor's School for the Arts is a significant way for the camera company to support the next generation of photographers and videographers.
Touching Photo of ‘Father of the Year’ Coal Miner and Son at a Basketball Game
A smartphone photo of a Kentucky coal miner who rushed straight from work to take his family to a college basketball game has been shared by legendary coach John Calipari.
Judge Rules Photographer Cannot Be Forced to Shoot Same-Sex Weddings
A federal judge ruled yesterday that the city of Louisville, Kentucky, cannot ban a Christian photographer from limiting her wedding photography business to opposite-sex couples.
Drone Footage Shows the Extent of the Devastating Floods in Kentucky
Remarkable 4K drone footage filmed in southeast Kentucky this morning shows the extent of the damage caused by flooding.
DOJ Backs Christian Photographer Who is Afraid Law Will ‘Force’ Her to Shoot Same-Sex Weddings
The US Department of Justice weighed in on a controversial Kentucky lawsuit this week, when they backed a Christian wedding photographer who is suing the city of Louisville over a law that could, potentially be used to "force" her to shoot same-sex weddings.
Christian Photographer Sues City Over Law that Could ‘Force’ Her to Shoot Same-Sex Weddings
A Christian wedding photographer is suing her home city of Louisville, Kentucky over a government ordinance that she claims infringes on her religious freedom by "forcing" her to photograph and blog about same-sex weddings.
Kentucky Man Allegedly Hid Bombs in Trail Cameras, ATF Says Beware
The United States Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) issued a public service announcement this week warning Kentucky residents to stay away from any trail cameras they find in Harlan County. Not because they'll ruin a photo... because these cameras might have bombs inside them rigged to explode.
Photographing a Racetrack at Night with the Help of 1,800 Light Painters
Since 1987, the School of Photographic Arts & Sciences at Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) has done an annual nighttime community photo project called RIT Big Shot. For the the 31st event held this past weekend on October 3rd, the school set out to create a photo of the Churchhill Downs that shows the iconic Kentucky Derby track at night.
How do you go about lighting a giant racetrack at night? Well, RIT enlisted the help of 1,800 volunteers to help light paint the scene. All external lighting was provided by the volunteers using flashlights, electronic flash units, and some high-end strobes.
Kentucky Man Arrested After Shooting Down Camera Drone with Shotgun
A man in Kentucky was arrested this past Sunday after he used a shotgun to shoot down a camera drone flying over his property. He's being charged with criminal mischief and wanton endangerment, both of which are felonies.
Photographing March Madness 2015: Kentucky Beats Notre Dame
I was in Cleveland photographing the Sweet 16 and the Elite 8 March Madness Rounds for USA Today. This was my 3rd basketball game I covered all season. I am not much of a fan of shooting basketball, but when it’s crunch time and the game is on the line, I love the hustle and determination players put in to try to win the game and move onto the next round.