Three big reasons not to miss out on Photo Imaging CONNECT  Events 

Three big reasons not to miss out on Photo Imaging CONNECT 

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Don’t miss out on your chance to kick off 2025 the right way! The Photo Imaging CONNECT (PIC) conference, March 16-17, 2025, at the RIO Hotel and Resort in Las Vegas, NV. is an executive conference bringing together various photo/imaging industry sectors to discuss trends, opportunities, new technologies, and more. Here are three reasons why you shouldn’t let this opportunity pass... Read More
Apple debuts lower cost iPhone 16e with a 48MP camera New Products 

Apple debuts lower cost iPhone 16e with a 48MP camera

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Apple announced iPhone 16e, an addition to the iPhone 16 lineup offering powerful capabilities at a more affordable price. iPhone 16e has the A18 chip and the new Apple C1, the first cellular modem designed by Apple. iPhone 16e also has a 48MP Fusion camera that takes photos and videos with an integrated 2x telephoto. iPhone 16e will be available... Read More
MemoryWeb photo organizing app will end service March 17, 2025 News Updates 

MemoryWeb photo organizing app will end service March 17, 2025

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MemoryWeb, the popular photo organization app designed to help users – particularly family historians, preserve and manage their digital images by embedding metadata directly into photo files – is now “read-only,” meaning you can no longer upload photos to your account, according to a blog post. The company is pivoting around one of the key features of the original MemoryWeb app,... Read More
Fujifilm collaborates with Final Fantasy XIV Online to promote Instax Promotions 

Fujifilm collaborates with Final Fantasy XIV Online to promote Instax

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FUJIFILM Corp. recently announced a new worldwide collaboration for its instax line of instant cameras and smartphone printers and the globally popular online role-playing game, FINAL FANTASY™ XIV Online. This collaboration will allow game players to utilize a special instax emote. “Photograph” during game play. The collaboration will also provide gamers the opportunity to win in-game items by sharing their... Read More
International Photographic Council (IPC) announces program for May 14 awards luncheon Events 

International Photographic Council (IPC) announces program for May 14 awards luncheon

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The International Photographic Council (IPC) will host its annual IPC Hall of Fame and Professional Photographer Achievement Awards Luncheon on May 14, 2025. The special event will take place in the Delegates Dining Room at the United Nations and celebrate some of the world’s most recognizable photographers. “IPC is excited to offer a full program from international to U.S. recipients... Read More
NRF: Census data shows slower retail sales in January, but economy still expands Market research 

NRF: Census data shows slower retail sales in January, but economy still expands

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Data released by the U.S. Census Bureau shows retail sales slowed in January following a strong holiday season but still rose year over year, said Jack Kleinhenz, chief economist, the National Retail Federation (NRF). “It’s reasonable to expect some slowdown from the vigorous 2024 holiday season, so January’s numbers are not a surprise and don’t contradict the consumer spending trends... Read More
Photo Finale announces feature updates to PF Web Updates 

Photo Finale announces feature updates to PF Web

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Photo Finale released PF Web 17.6 with numerous fixes and improvements and two new features: Order Review Dashboard A new myLab page that allows store staff to hold, review, and approve orders based on various criteria. Designed for labs who want to approve orders sent to an outlab, to visually check content before production, and ideal for catching fraudulent orders.... Read More
OMR x IMAGING Convention: Rethinking photo and video Events News 

OMR x IMAGING Convention: Rethinking photo and video

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Is the imaging market at a crossroads between mass and niche? What innovations are needed to stimulate the market? What are the current strategies for success? What can the imaging industry learn from other markets? What is the role of retailers, manufacturers, service providers, and communications? Is the current retro trend a solution or part of the problem? And how... Read More
Profoto reports fourth-quarter sales down slightly but profits up Earnings reports 

Profoto reports fourth-quarter sales down slightly but profits up

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Swedish lighting company Profoto announced that fourth-quarter sales (Oct. – Dec. 2024) amounted to SEK 200 million (204), a decrease of 1.8 percent. Organic growth amounted to -3.1 percent and currency effect to 1.3 percent.Profit for the period totaled SEK 43 million (37). For the full year, net sales amounted to SEK 731 million (787), a decrease of 7.1 percent.... Read More
Rise Above Research estimates more than 2.5 trillion images will be taken worldwide in 2029 Market research 

Rise Above Research estimates more than 2.5 trillion images will be taken worldwide in 2029

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The number of photos captured globally each year is reaching into the trillions. Driven primarily by the number of smartphones in use and their continued popularity for capturing photos, Rise Above Research estimates the annual number of photos captured globally will exceed 2.5 trillion by 2029. To put that into perspective, that’s more than 300 photos per year for every... Read More
From Molecular Biology to Photography: Jasmeet Singh’s Journey in Corporate Headshots Podcasts 

From Molecular Biology to Photography: Jasmeet Singh’s Journey in Corporate Headshots

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Ever wondered how a CEO transitions from a world of molecular biology and tech startups to heading a thriving photography business? Join us as we uncover Jasmeet Singh’s incredible journey from science to the shutter, where his teenage passion for photography evolved into a successful career as the CEO and chief photographer of 415 Headshots. You’ll hear firsthand how a... Read More
GoPro partners with Kimpex for Distribution in Canada News 

GoPro partners with Kimpex for Distribution in Canada

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 GoPro, Inc. announced a new distribution partnership with Kimpex Powersports in Canada to sell GoPro products through one of the largest powersports sales networks in the region. The deal enables Kimpex to provide its network of more than 2,300 dealers with the full range of GoPro cameras and accessories. Now, customers in Canada will have greater access to a wide selection... Read More
ACDSee announces the Photographer Spotlight Contest Events 

ACDSee announces the Photographer Spotlight Contest

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ACDSee, the photo editing and management software maker, announced the launch of the ACDSee Photographer Spotlight Contest, offering photographers an opportunity to boost their careers and take their work to new heights. The grand prize includes flights and accommodations for two to Vancouver Island, BC, Canada, an iconic destination known for its breathtaking landscapes and diverse wildlife. Along with the... Read More
Claranova stabilizes financial results for the first-half of the year Earnings reports News 

Claranova stabilizes financial results for the first-half of the year

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PlanetArt parent Claranova reported strong revenue for the first half of the 2024-2025 (July – December 2024) year of €294 million, holding steady compared to last year’s first-half like-for-like (-1% at actual exchange rates). The performance in H1 2024-2025 is all the more noteworthy given the unfavorable year-end holiday season calendar for the group’s key markets of the United United... Read More