Documenting the Unique Stonehenge Summer Solstice Pagan Celebration
Photographer Matt Badenoch attended the Summer Solstice celebrations at Stonehenge and captured the unique cultural experience from start to finish.
An Amazing Look Inside a Fusion Reactor Doubling the Power Record
Researchers have managed to double the power generated from a fusion reaction, a record that has been in place for the last 25 years. A camera mounted inside the chamber shows the major breakthrough in reproducing the power of the sun.
Influencers May Soon Need to Show a Warning on Edited Portraits in UK
A proposed bill in the United Kingdom would make it so influencers, broadcasters, publishers, and anyone who is paid to post on social media would be required to display a logo on any digitally-altered photos of people.
Teens Snap Selfie At Exact Moment They’re Struck by Lightning
Three teens posed to take a selfie together when lightning struck the trio. That exact moment was captured on camera.
Police in the UK are Cracking Down on Irresponsible Drone Pilots
Police in the United Kingdom have been granted new powers that allow them to further crack down on pilots who are either flying illegally or irresponsibly with increased fines and the ability to confiscate drones.
Ambitious Single-Shot Drone Video Flies Through an Active Wedding
A wedding venue in Gloucestershire, United Kingdom has just published an incredibly ambitious, scripted, single-shot first-person view drone video that takes viewers on a 500-meter journey through the full grounds of its picturesque rural location.
This Photography Booking Service Only Accepts 1 in 10 Applicants
The United Kingdom's largest events planning platform Feast It has expanded its services to now include the ability to hire event and wedding photographers.
A Drug Dealer’s Photo of Cheese Leads to His Arrest
A Liverpool man was identified as a high-profile drug dealer and arrested after he shared a photo of a block of cheese in the palm of his hand, which allowed authorities to analyze his fingerprints.
Censorship Concerns Arise After Journalist Arrested for Photographing Protest
Freelance photographer Andy Aitchison was recently arrested in the United Kingdom for performing the duties of his job: documenting an event. Aitchison was tasked with photographing a protest, and after he concluded his business and uploaded his images, he was arrested at his home.
Nikon U.K. is Suspending Orders as a Result of Brexit Changes
Nikon U.K. has announced that as it attempts to navigate changes brought about by Brexit, it will be halting new orders until further notice. The company originally stated it was ceasing all orders and shipments, but has recently clarified its position.
All of the EU is Now Under New, Consistent Drone Flying Rules
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has passed a new set of drone regulations that centralize and blanket the entire European Union under one set of rules that includes Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein, and the United Kingdom.
Breaking Down Photography Insights from 2020 to Project Trends for 2021
British electronics retailer Currys has published a comprehensive breakdown of insights it collected on the state of photography in 2020 using various statistical methods and sought input from three experts to forecast the troubled photography industry going forward.
Officials Warn Against ‘Instagram Hikers’ Venturing to Plane Crash Site
A popular COVID lockdown photo location in Higher Shelf Stones, England has become dangerous for "Instagram Hikers" as winter approaches. Volunteer mountain rescue teams have advised against visiting after being called out multiple times to assist ill-prepared visitors.
The British Government is Looking for Its Own Version of Pete Souza
In a role that is open until October 22, the United Kingdom's Cabinet Office is looking for a photographer to document and "promote the work of Ministers and the wider government visually." The job involves international travel, constantly changing requirements, and frequent after-hours work.
UK Passport Photo Checker Shows Bias Against Dark-Skinned Women
According to an investigation by the BBC, women with darker skin are more than twice as likely to fail the automated United Kingdom passport rules than fair-skinned men when submitted online through the nation's automated government checker.
UK Police Dye ‘Blue Lagoon’ Black to Keep Instagrammers Away
The UK government has issued a national lockdown to slow the spread of the coronavirus pandemic, but that hasn't kept picture-takers from flocking to a particular "Blue Lagoon" in Buxton. So, to make the spot less attractive for photos, the UK police decided to dye the bright blue waters black.
Adobe Hikes Creative Cloud Prices in the UK, Cites Wild Exchange Rates
Photographers in the UK will soon be paying significantly steeper prices to use Photoshop, Lightroom, and other apps in Adobe's Creative Cloud. Adobe is the latest company to raise prices for customers in the UK, blaming its move on "recent changes in exchange rates."
In the 1890s, Mugshots Used a Mirror and Had to Show a Person’s Hands
In 1871, the Prevention of Crimes Act made it a legal requirement that anybody who was arrested in England and Wales had to have their photograph taken—thus was born the official "mug shot". But mug shots from the late 1800s look very different from the ones you might see today.
Canon and Hasselblad CEOs on the Effects the UK’s ‘Brexit’ Might Have
In a shocking referendum that has left the country in turmoil this morning, the United Kingdom decided to leave the European Union. This is what Canon and Hasselblad's CEOs had to say about the potential impact.
Photographer Giles Penfound on Storytelling with the Art of Photography
Giles Penfound is a photographer with an engrossing past and a story to tell. Penfound began his journey as a professional photographer over 25 years ago and spent most of his time documenting military operations from within the British Army. Documentary photographer Neale James approached Penfound to produce a short film about his life and work, and the result is the inspirational 30-minute video above. (Note: the video contains some strong language.)