Visual 1st provide guidance in today’s turbulent imaging landscape Events News 

Visual 1st provide guidance in today’s turbulent imaging landscape

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Now in its 14th year, the Visual 1st conference has become the go-to gathering for imaging-industry executives. This annual fall event, now in its second year at KQED studios in San Francisco, was held Sept. 29-30. The event attracted 180 attendees from 17 countries, including 37% from outside the United States this year. The The first day kicks off with... Read More
Mixbook at 20: Making the photo book about the story, not just the photos Feature 

Mixbook at 20: Making the photo book about the story, not just the photos

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As Mixbook marks its 20th anniversary, co-founder and CEO Andrew Laffoon is pushing the photo book beyond its traditional role as a collection of images. His larger ambition is to make it a storytelling medium — one capable of preserving the experiences, personalities and inside jokes that eventually become a family’s legacy. That philosophy dates to Mixbook’s beginnings. Laffoon met... Read More
Fujifilm reinforces production facilities for instax films Investments 

Fujifilm reinforces production facilities for instax films

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FUJIFILM Corp. announces a 3 billion JPY investment into its Ashigara Site at the Kanagawa Factory in Japan to reinforce production facilities for instax films. In order to cater to the growing global demand for the instax series, Fujifilm has been continuously expanding the production capacity of instax film. The newly enhanced production facilities will begin operations in stages from... Read More
Formula 1, Leica Camera announce licensing partnership, unveil the Leica Q3 43 Formula 1 Edition Partnerships 

Formula 1, Leica Camera announce licensing partnership, unveil the Leica Q3 43 Formula 1 Edition

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Formula 1 and Leica Camera announced a licensing partnership with the launch of a special edition Leica Q3 43 Formula 1 camera. Both brands have a long tradition of innovation, and together, have created a camera that enables exceptionally authentic photography and translates the fascination sparked by motorsport into a handcrafted design. Inspired by Formula 1, the camera’s features include... Read More
Claranova reports declining photography business as annual revenue falls 20.6% Earnings reports News 

Claranova reports declining photography business as annual revenue falls 20.6%

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French software company Claranova reported declining revenue in its photography business for fiscal 2025–2026, contributing to a broader downturn in company sales. The company reported annual revenue of €93.7 million, down 20.6% on a reported basis and 11.8% organically. Claranova identified its Photography segment and advertising-related Utilities business as the primary sources of the organic revenue decline. The company attributed... Read More
Shutterfly named official photo gift partner of Walt Disney World, Disneyland Resort, Disney Cruise Line, and Aulani Resort Partnerships 

Shutterfly named official photo gift partner of Walt Disney World, Disneyland Resort, Disney Cruise Line, and Aulani Resort

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Shutterfly and Disney announced a strategic alliance naming Shutterfly the Official Photo Gift Partner of Walt Disney World® Resort, Disneyland Resort, Disney Cruise Line, and Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa, “creating a more connected way for guests to turn their Disney memories into personalized keepsakes. The alliance brings together two brands focused on helping people preserve memories and celebrate... Read More
Strong start for drupa 2028 as exhibitors from 38 countries sign up Events 

Strong start for drupa 2028 as exhibitors from 38 countries sign up

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About 18 months ahead of drupa 2028, May 9-17, 2028, in Düsseldorf, the trade fair company has announced companies from 38 countries have already registered  Exhibitor registration remains open until Oct. 31, 2026. From established global players to emerging newcomers, the exhibitor list includes Comexi, Esko, Fujifilm, HEIDELBERG, Horizon, Konica Minolta, KYOCERA Document Solutions, LEONHARD KURZ, Line O Matic, UPG... Read More
Profoto reports third-quarter sales growth, improved profitability amid challenging market News 

Profoto reports third-quarter sales growth, improved profitability amid challenging market

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Profoto Holding AB reported improved third-quarter 2026 results, with sales increasing 7.9% to SEK 128 million, compared with SEK 119 million a year earlier. Organic growth was 7.7%, although the company cautioned the improvement came against weak 2025 results. Operating profit (EBIT) reached SEK 19 million, compared with a loss of SEK 57 million last year. EBITDA increased to SEK... Read More
GoPro proposed merger with Starman Optical on track Acquisitions 

GoPro proposed merger with Starman Optical on track

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GoPro, Inc. announced that it has filed a preliminary proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission in connection with its previously announced proposed merger with Starman Optical, Inc. “Filing the preliminary proxy is the next step toward closing, and we’re working closely with Starman to complete the remaining steps efficiently,” said Nicholas Woodman, Founder and CEO of GoPro. “Both... Read More
Luminar launches Luminar on the Web New Products 

Luminar launches Luminar on the Web

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Luminar has launched Luminar on Web, combining the best of Luminar’s technology in web-based image editor: RAW editing across platforms, depth technology, cross-device sync, and a shared Prime asset library. Luminar Web is available on the website now or free (basic functionality) and $69 for full access. With the web version, Luminar becomes the first and only photo editor with... Read More
NRF forecasts 2026 holiday sales growth as consumers remain resilient Market research 

NRF forecasts 2026 holiday sales growth as consumers remain resilient

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The National Retail Federation released its annual holiday forecast, predicting retail sales in November and December will grow 4.2% over 2025. That translates to total spending of $1.013 trillion. By comparison, last year’s holiday sales rose 3.1% over 2024 totaling $972 billion. “This year’s forecast reflects our confidence that consumers will prioritize the holiday season even as they remain mindful... Read More
Marissa Meyer launches Dazzle AI photo app out of ashes of failed Sunshine app Investments 

Marissa Meyer launches Dazzle AI photo app out of ashes of failed Sunshine app

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Marissa Meyer, the former CEO of Yahoo! back in the internet boom era, has launched a new photo-centric AI app, Dazzle AI, based on the AI photo technology of the now-shuttered Sunshine company. She founded Sunshine in 2018, which was initially focused on contact management, before pivoting, into event management and photo sharing, with the Shine app. In September, 2025,... Read More
ShootProof introduces sellable video and slideshows New Products 

ShootProof introduces sellable video and slideshows

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ShootProof, a client gallery and business management platform trusted by more than 500,000 photographers, announced that photographers can now sell Video and Slideshows directly inside the same client galleries they use to deliver photos. It’s the biggest evolution of the ShootProof platform in its 16-year history, transforming a static delivery tool into a complete, moving, digital sales experience for every... Read More
Pic-Time launches new album workflows New Products 

Pic-Time launches new album workflows

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Gallery platform Pic-Time announced the launch of Album Starter, a new workflow for photographers to offer and promote albums to their clients. This addition follows the release of Pic-Time’s Next Gen Album, an AI-powered album creator that uses clients’ preferences to generate polished, personal story-driven albums in seconds. “Photographers put an incredible amount of work into capturing moments and building a... Read More
Sony Electronics introduces ECM-W5 Wireless Microphone New Products 

Sony Electronics introduces ECM-W5 Wireless Microphone

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Sony Electronics introduces the ECM-W5 wireless microphone for video creators, combining high-quality audio capture, stable wireless transmission, and versatile recording features to support a more flexible production workflow across a wide range of shooting scenarios. The system pairs two transmitters with one receiver. It transmits over a line-of-sight distance of up to 500 m3 and is designed to reduce audio... Read More