The Knot study says Gen Z and Millennial couples to splurge on photography News 

The Knot study says Gen Z and Millennial couples to splurge on photography

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The Knot, a leading wedding planning and registry resource, released its Future of Relationships and Weddings Study, offering insight into the attitudes and expectations of 18 to 29-year-olds (Gen Z and younger millennials) toward relationships, weddings and marriage. “As we usher in a new generation of to-be-engaged couples—and then, to-be-weds—we’re expecting that Gen Z and younger millennials will continue to shatter... Read More
The Dead Pixels Society podcast: Photo moonshot with Makaila Nichols, the Blatantly Honest Foundation Events Feature Podcasts Promotions 

The Dead Pixels Society podcast: Photo moonshot with Makaila Nichols, the Blatantly Honest Foundation

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Gary Pageau of the Dead Pixels Society talks with Makaila Nichols, author and founder of the Blatantly Honest Foundation. At 18, Nichols wrote “Blatantly Honest,” a best-selling book about her battle with body issues, bullying, and sexual assault. From there, she started the Blatantly Honest Foundation to “change the stigma behind bullying and other social issues by educating the public,... Read More
Opinion: There’s no business in show business Events Feature News Opinion 

Opinion: There’s no business in show business

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The recent announcement that CES 2021 was being changed to a virtual or “digital-only” event didn’t come as a surprise to industry watchers. In fact, the announcement was greeted with some level of relief. In the past 10 years, CES has gained a well-earned reputation as an expensive event that was difficult to attend – due to the enormous crowds... Read More
Shutterfly hit with class action suit over Lifetouch Family Approval Program News 

Shutterfly hit with class action suit over Lifetouch Family Approval Program

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Shutterfly has been hit with a consumer class action suit over its Lifetouch Family Approval Program, a preschool portrait service the lawsuit claims violates the Postal Reorganization Act and California state consumer protection laws, according to Bloomberg Law. The suit, filed in the Northern District of California, No. 5:20-cv-06040, states would-be class plaintiffs Don Cullen and Ellen Ross claim Lifetouch... Read More
Venus Optics introduces Laowa 11mm f/4.5 FF RL for full-frame mirrorless New Products 

Venus Optics introduces Laowa 11mm f/4.5 FF RL for full-frame mirrorless

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Venus Optics introduced the Laowa 11mm f/4.5 FF RL lens for full-frame mirrorless cameras. The small lens features an ultra-wide 1260-degree AoV and weighs only 254g (8.9 oz.). The new Laowa 11mm f/4.5 FF RL offers an exaggerated and non-fisheye perspective. It has a 62mm filter thread for screw-in filters. For photographers who opt to use slide-in filters, the magnetic... Read More
Olympus launches the Break Free Program Events Promotions 

Olympus launches the Break Free Program

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Olympus America announced  the Break Free Program is a three-month, hands-on opportunity to provide emerging photographers aged 15-29 with  the tools and mentoring support to bring their vision to life. Applications will be accepted Aug. 28 through Sept. 13, 2020. Applicants may submit a description of their photo series or video project they would like to complete for consideration by Olympus... Read More
Vecnos smartphone app creates easily shareable 360-degree images New Products Updates 

Vecnos smartphone app creates easily shareable 360-degree images

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Vecnos Inc., the company spun out of Ricoh Company, Ltd., launched IQUISPIN, a smartphone app allowing users to easily create and to share one-of-a-kind short videos with automated motion and effects using images taken with any 360-degree camera. IQUISPIN is available free of charge today for iOS and Android devices. The app converts still 360-degree photos into a several-second MP4... Read More
DJI releases DJI OM 4 Smartphone magnetic stabilizer New Products 

DJI releases DJI OM 4 Smartphone magnetic stabilizer

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DJI unveiled the DJI OM 4, a premium smartphone stabilizer. The rebranded sequel to DJI’s Osmo Mobile line, the DJI OM 4, features a highly functional quick-snap magnetic phone attachment system, intuitive operation, upgraded motors, new creative capture modes and a portable folding design, the company says. The DJI OM 4’s folding design makes it portable. On a full charge,... Read More
PhotoPlus Expo cancels in-person 2020 event, goes virtual News 

PhotoPlus Expo cancels in-person 2020 event, goes virtual

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PhotoPlus Expo confirmed what many industry members has suspected: The in-person edition – scheduled for Oct. 22-24, 2020 – is canceled in favor of a year-round “online experience and community” called PHOTOPLUS+. Registration is already open and available through PHOTOPLUSexpo.com and will launch with a full slate of content Nov. 1 of this year. According to the company announcement: Since 1983, PHOTOPLUS has... Read More
Global smartphone shipments expected to drop nearly 10% in 2020, says IDC Market research News 

Global smartphone shipments expected to drop nearly 10% in 2020, says IDC

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The worldwide smartphone market is forecast to decline 9.5% year over year in 2020 with shipments totaling 1.2 billion units, according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker. While the second quarter of 2020 (2Q20) resulted in slightly better than expected numbers, the market was still down 17% year over year with visible signs of economic concerns.... Read More
GoPro launches live-streaming service for GoPro Plus subscribers New Products 

GoPro launches live-streaming service for GoPro Plus subscribers

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GoPro, Inc. launched a high-quality live-streaming service, making it simple for GoPro Plus subscribers to live stream from their GoPro camera to GoPro.com. The company also released new firmware for HERO8 Black adding HyperSmooth 2.0 High and Boost to more video settings and includes official webcam support for macOS. Windows support for GoPro Webcam is now in beta and available... Read More
Remember the Good Times: The value of a photo News Opinion 

Remember the Good Times: The value of a photo

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2020 has been a very stressful year for millions of people, no thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to researchers at Rise Above Research. Studies have shown living with prolonged stress is unhealthy, but recalling specific positive memories and happy life experiences can help with overall well-being and reduce the risk of depression, particularly among young people. Reliving past milestones,... Read More
NetGear debuts Meural WiFi Photo Frame New Products 

NetGear debuts Meural WiFi Photo Frame

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NetGear debuted the Meural WiFi Photo Frame, a $299 digital frame with a 15.6-inch display and simple photo-sharing features. The anti-glare screen and patented TrueArt technology deliver life-like photos to be enjoyed from any angle and the premium woodgrain-trimmed frame makes it the perfect fit for any home or office setting, the company says. “So many photos are captured on smartphones... Read More