Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, can now call herself an award-winning photographer as her photo of her mother-in-law, Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, won the title of Cover of the Year from the Professional Publishers' Association (PPA) Awards in the UK.
Hello, everyone. I'm Audrey Wancket, President of Professional Photographers of America (PPA), and this article is a response to recent reaction to PPA's new "Certified Professional Photographer" certification process.
I don’t mean to step on any toes, but... deep breath... here we go…
Professional Photographers of America, the world's largest pro photography non-profit trade group, is launching a big lobbying campaign in order to see the creation of a copyright small claims system in the United States, something that's "vital to your photography business," PPA says.
About a year ago, photographer Peter Lik announced that he sold a print of Antelope Canyon for $6.5 million to a private investor. There has been no independent confirmation of this transaction. Many in the photography community thinks that it might be a PR stunt.
So when I had the chance to visit the slot canyons of Page Arizona, I had in mind Peter Lik's image of "The Phantom," an ethereal black and white taken in Upper Antelope Canyon. Armed with a tripod, fast, wide lens and a sand-throwing guide, I attempted to make a similar photo.
Note: I wrote this because, well, if you make your living with your camera, this IS your circus and these ARE your monkeys.
Dear PPA,
You know that I have had nothing but mad love for you. Even as I typed those words, I made a peace-sign with my fingers and thumped them against my chest. I’m street like that.
Whether you are a working professional or a passionate enthusiast, keeping your gear up to date can cost a pretty penny. For this reason, you want to ensure that all of your equipment is well protected against possible damage or theft. With many different organizations offering customized insurance plans for your gear, we are going to take a look at five options to see which may be best suited to your needs.