Annie Leibovitz to open WPPI 2026 with keynote presentation Events News 

Annie Leibovitz to open WPPI 2026 with keynote presentation

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The Wedding & Portrait Photography International (WPPI) Conference & Expo announced legendary photographer Annie Leibovitz will headline WPPI 2026 as the keynote speaker, kicking off five days of immersive education, innovation, and community connection in Las Vegas from March 1-5, 2026. Registration is now open for WPPI 2026. Photo Imaging CONNECT attendees will be able to attend the session, as... Read More
Mimeo Photos launches Arlo: AI Print Studio beta release New Products 

Mimeo Photos launches Arlo: AI Print Studio beta release

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Premium photo products makerMimeo Photos, announced the beta release of Arlo: AI Print Studio, an app that uses artificial intelligence to enhance creating photo books. Arlo is now available now on the web, in the Mac App Store, and in the iOS App Store. The company says Arlo solves the most common challenges of creating a photo book. “We took all... Read More
Visual 1st: How print leaders are reimagining the future of customization Events Feature 

Visual 1st: How print leaders are reimagining the future of customization

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At the Print Innovation Panel at Visual 1st, co-moderated by Hans Hartman and Gary Pageau, the Dead Pixels Society, three global print industry leaders—Andreas Roetti of Journi, Philipp Muehlbauer of The Customization Group, and Benjamin Lamparter of District Photo—shared how artificial intelligence, automation, and customer-centric design are reshaping the future of print. From AI-driven creativity to data-enabled personalization, each panelist... Read More
Rediscovering the magic of analog: Insights from the Retro Imaging Panel at Visual 1st Events Feature 

Rediscovering the magic of analog: Insights from the Retro Imaging Panel at Visual 1st

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At a time when smartphone cameras dominate daily life, a growing movement among photographers and consumers is embracing analog experiences and tangible imagery. The recent Enduring appeal of Retro panel, moderated by Hans Hartman, co-chair, and Alexis Gerard, co-chair, brought together industry leaders from Ricoh Imaging, Fujifilm North America, Artifact Uprising, and Google’s Snapseed team to explore the enduring appeal... Read More
Navigating change: Tom Hughes on photography’s past, present, and AI future Events Feature News 

Navigating change: Tom Hughes on photography’s past, present, and AI future

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In a lively Fireside Chat session at Visual 1st 2025, industry veteran Tom Hughes—known for leadership roles at Flickr, RPI Print, and Shutterfly—joined co-chairs Hans Hartman and Alexis Gerard to reflect on photography’s evolution from the early digital days to the AI-driven present. With decades of experience spanning startups, print production, and digital imaging, Hughes offered a rare blend of... Read More
Terrell Lloyd: The visionary behind the Levi’s Stadium’s digital transformation Events Feature 

Terrell Lloyd: The visionary behind the Levi’s Stadium’s digital transformation

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For more than two decades, Terrell Lloyd, Senior Manager of Photography Services and Lead Team Photographer for the San Francisco 49ers, has been redefining how professional sports organizations use visual storytelling. From the early days of digital photography to the current era of AI-driven image workflows, Lloyd has built one of the most technologically advanced sports photography operations in the... Read More
Visual 1st conference features imaging industry leaders and visionaries Events Feature News 

Visual 1st conference features imaging industry leaders and visionaries

GaryPageau
The Visual 1st conference moved to a new location in 2025, the KQED studios in downtown San Francisco. While the location was new, the Oct. 28-29, event continued its established 13-year tradition of executive-level networking, new technology discussions, and educational sessions. The annual Visual 1st awards, presented at the end of the event, are presented to entrants who participated in... Read More
Entourage Yearbooks acquires Picaboo.com News 

Entourage Yearbooks acquires Picaboo.com

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Entourage Yearbooks announced the acquisition of Picaboo.com, a pioneer in online photobooks and personalized photo products. Terms weren’t disclosed. Back in 2022, Entourage purchased the Picaboo yearbook business. Founded in 2002, Picaboo.com quickly grew into one of the world’s leading photo merchandise companies, celebrated for its outstanding technology, design, and top-quality photobooks and photo gifts. The company was acquired by... Read More
Pricing confidence for creative businesses, with Miriam Schulman News 

Pricing confidence for creative businesses, with Miriam Schulman

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Pricing isn’t the problem—meaning is. The Dead Pixels Society sits down with author and podcaster Miriam Schulman to unpack the mindset and mechanics behind selling creative work without racing to the bottom. From her journey off Wall Street into a thriving art career, Schulman shares a practical framework for moving past fear, charging premium prices with confidence, and helping buyers... Read More
Apple announces fourth-quarter sales up 8 percent Earnings reports News 

Apple announces fourth-quarter sales up 8 percent

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Apple announced financial results for its fiscal 2025 fourth quarter, which ended Sept. 27, 2025. The company posted quarterly revenue of $102.5 billion, up 8 percent year over year. Diluted earnings per share was $1.85, up 13 percent year over year on an adjusted basis. “Today, Apple is very proud to report a September quarter revenue record of $102.5 billion,... Read More
Zenfolio expands volume photography capabilities of NextZen New Products 

Zenfolio expands volume photography capabilities of NextZen

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Zenfolio announced the expansion of its NextZen platform, built to help photographers confidently enter the volume market and scale their growing studios, according to the company. Developed through two years of collaboration and hands-on testing, this new suite of features makes the transition into volume photography more accessible than ever, the company said. At the heart of these innovations are... Read More
Lightricks lays off 85 employees News 

Lightricks lays off 85 employees

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Israeli AI imaging company Lightricks is embarking on its third round of layoffs in recent years, according to CTech by Calcalist. The company will dismiss 85 employees, roughly 15% of its workforce, with cuts spread across departments. After the layoffs, Lightricks will employ about 465 people, down from nearly 700 at its peak in 2022. The previous round of layoffs... Read More