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Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has announced a new searchable map for Instagram where users can discover nearby local businesses.

The Vahagraphy YouTube channel took to the streets of Newport Beach, California to quiz people about photography, asking things like: "How much would you pay for a wedding photographer?"

Data storage company Drobo has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in California's Northern Bankruptcy Court.

One of the best things about photography is it is an art form that is currently easily accessible to practically everyone. From creatives shooting on analog systems with film to professionals with the latest and most powerful DSLR and mirrorless systems to influencers working with a smartphone. No matter what is being used, everyone can capture life's most important moments.

Co-editors Steven Friendman and Olaf Sztaba created Elements, an online publication for the finest timeless landscape photography shot by amateurs and seasoned professionals alike.

RightsClick is a new Washington DC-based copyright management suite designed by copyright experts and advocates who say they care about making the system work for independent creatives and professionals.

Instagram is testing a new Live Producer tool that allows creators to go live from a desktop using external streaming software in a move that shows the app's continued focus on video in 2022.

Nikon will withdraw its business from the DSLR market and focus its resources on mirrorless cameras, according to a report from Nikkei Asia.

Canon has announced two new lenses for the RF mount: the RF24mm f/1.8 Macro IS STM and RF15-30mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM. Both pieces of glass are compact, lightweight, and wide-angle.

Leica has announced that 2021/22 was its best financial year in its more than 100-year history. It increased revenue by 16% to 450 million euros.

A new Apple patent could mean that photographers are able to shoot pictures on their iPhones in the rain and even underwater.

Shashank Khanna won the grand prize in Outdoor Photographer's Great Outdoors 2021 photo competition, only to realize his composite image broke competition rules.

In May, Shutterstock acquired the world's largest video-centric stock agency Pond5 for $210 million. While greatly bolstering its own library, the acquisition also gave it the benefit of taking that footage away from rival Adobe Stock.

Camero-Tech, a military technology manufacturer, has announced its latest artificial intelligence-powered (AI) powered detection system that allows soldiers to see through walls before attacking.

CreativeLive has announced that it has acquired the website and content of Wildist.co, a provider of online courses for outdoor and adventure photography.

As a photographer, you’ve got plenty of opportunities to gain exposure. Many opt for the social media route, and you should certainly consider creating profiles on at least one platform. Building a website to showcase your work is also a good idea, but have you thought about entering photo contests?

Intel has announced the first of its Arc A-series 3 graphics desktop cards -- the ARC3 A380 Discrete Graphics processor -- for use in Intel-based computers.

SantaColor 100 ISO color film is new stock from Finnish film company Santa 1000 based on a brand of 35mm roll that is used in aerial surveillance photography. The film is being offered in a crowdfunding campaign.

Nikon has announced that production on the D3500 and D5600 DSLRs has ended, confirming a report from last year.

Mark Zuckerberg posted a bizarre picture of himself working on a Mac laptop, that shows Apple's logo Photoshopped out, underlining the hostility between the two tech titans.

A new photography start-up Candid Sync is creating a platform that allows people to book a photographer near them for an "instant" photoshoot.

Dubblefilm, a specialty 35mm film and analog camera manufacturer, has launched a new movie-inspired color film named CINEMA that is made from repurposed movie film.

Apple has revealed a new version of macOS named Ventura that includes a new Stage Manager organization tool.

Panasonic and Leica have announced a new agreement for a comprehensive business alliance and work even more closely together to develop new technologies under the name L2 Technology (L squared Technology).

Shutterstock has today announced the acquisition of Splash News, with 27 million videos and images being added to the photo library's archive.

A lawsuit has been filed against wedding photography studio Glasser Images which suddenly closed its doors last year -- and refused to offer refunds to clients who had already paid for services.

"Crop factor" is a term that is often heard in the world of digital photography, especially when discussing entry-level cameras. If you have no idea what it means, this article is a basic explanation that should help to fill you in.

Sony has announced that it is accelerating its goal of achieving carbon neutrality across all of its divisions by 10 years, from the initial goal of doing so by 2040 with a new target of 2030.

Every year, millions of dollars in grants are awarded, but most photographers may not know about them. Foundations, non-profits, and private companies are looking for talented photographers with a fresh eye and a new take and are willing to pay them for it. Here are some grants for photographers that are sure to help fund your project in order to tell the story your images will convey, and how to apply for them.