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Sony makes further inroads in photojournalism as The Canadian Press and Sony announce partnership

 
 

Sony continues to make significant inroads in the photojournalism space with its Alpha series cameras. In July 2020, the Associated Press announced its switch to Sony mirrorless cameras for all its photo and video journalism requirements. Last summer, the PA in the United Kingdom and Ireland announced the same switch,...

Sony becomes camera provider for USA Today Network

 
 

Sony Electronics Inc. and Gannett Co, Inc., operator of USA Today Network that spans more than 250 national and local media outlets including USA Today, have announced that Sony will become the imaging products provider for Gannett's photographers and video journalists.

This continues an ongoing trend for Sony and...

The UK and Ireland’s largest press agency is switching to full-frame Sony cameras and lenses

 
 

Just over a year after finalizing a massive deal with The Associated Press, Sony has scored another big win for its camera business by partnering with PA (formerly known as the Press Association) in the United Kingdom and Ireland.

As part of the new arrangement, PA's photojournalists, including video content creators,...

Associated Press switches to Sony for all photo and video journalism needs

 
 

In a fairly major shift within the news photography world, the Associated Press, one of the world's leading global news agencies, announced today that they are partnering with Sony to provide both still cameras and video products for all of their photojournalism needs. The new agreement would outfit all of AP's...

Trains, war & Kodachrome: How World War II gave a photographer one of his best assignments

 
 

Arthur Bleich with Red River Paper has written a fascinating article detailing one of photographer Jack Delano's most interesting and important photo assignments. American photographer Jack Delano was born as Jacob Ovcharov in 1914 in the Russian Empire. At age 83, he died as Jack Delano in Puerto Rico and between those...

World Press Photo Awards winners announced: Over 73,000 submitted images from 125 countries

 
 

In the 61st annual World Press Photo Contest, Venezuelan photographer Ronaldo Schemidt took home the grand prize for his image Venezuela Crisis, which is seen below. The World Press Photo Foundation also held its 8th annual World Press Photo Digital Storytelling Contest, with nominated photographers being invited to the...

Adorama Spotlight on Brendan Moran: Sports photography continues to evolve

 
 

For even the most casual of sports fans, it is likely not difficult to imagine a defining sports image. Perhaps it's a portrait of a legendary athlete or a defining moment in a championship game. For many of us, sports occupy an important place in our lives and memorable sports images help create a tangible connection to...

Long journeys and magic moments: How does Sony gear help these Artisans?

 
 

Back in October at Photo Plus in New York, a pair of Sony Artisans took to the stage to discuss their work and how they use Sony equipment to capture and share their artistic vision. The videos from the presentations have just been uploaded to Sony Alpha Universe and they're well worth sharing.

The first video features...

Pointing his Leica at “fly-over” states, Danny Wilcox Frazier captures heart of America’s Heartland

 
 

Photographer Danny Wilcox Frazier had made his career shedding a light on the often untold stories of people in small communities across middle America. While finishing the work for his newest book, "Lost Nation," Adobe followed him for four days in South Dakota to take a closer look at his process and his subjects.

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The Arctic from above: Polar bears like you’ve never seen them before

 
 

Photographer Florian Ledoux says of his aerial photos of the Arctic, "The scale of the landscape and the incredible species that live there draw me to the Arctic. I was deeply touched when I took my first journey above the Arctic Circle and that feeling continues to intensify as I explore further." In a new article for...

Playing ball in Cuba with Ira Block: Nat Geo photographer’s process & Cuba’s love for baseball

 
 

Sony Artisan and longtime National Geographic photographer Ira Block recently sat down with Tony and Chelsea Northrup to discuss his project of documenting baseball in Cuba.

The Northrups asked Block about his process and how he chose to capture the Cuban culture. Baseball is a big part of Cuban culture and has a long...

Shutter Release: A lying “conflict photographer” gets caught up in his web of lies and much more news

 
 

Shutter Release is an ongoing roundup feature here at Imaging Resource where we summarize and share interesting photography content from around the web. Today's assortment of stories includes how to capture great shots with a boring background, a look at a new product from Broncolor, tips for removing bags under the eyes...

Shutter Release: DxOMark tests the Sony A9 sensor. How does it stack up to the competition?

 
 

We hope you all had a great weekend! Let’s get the new week started off with a bang. In this edition of Shutter Release, our regular roundup feature in which we share and briefly discuss interesting photography articles and videos from around the web, we look at DxOMark’s Sony A9 review, the potential for log profiles in...

Shutter Release: Using a drone to carry lights, a guide to layers, the story of the first cellphone pic and more

 
 

In Shutter Release, we find the most interesting photography news and videos from around the web to share with you. Alongside links, we supply short descriptions of the content to help you determine if it is something which will interest you. Today’s stories include a guide to radio triggers, SANDMARC iPhone filters, the...

Leica honors legendary music photographer Jim Marshall with a special edition brass M set

 
 

The late Jim Marshall was well known during his career for his music photography, which earned him the Grammy’s Trustee Award. Marshall was the first and to date the only photographer to achieve this honor. To celebrate the work of Jim Marshall, Leica Camera and the Jim Marshall Estate are releasing a limited edition Jim...

Shutter Release: Does Sony’s new FE 85mm f/1.8 lens best the Zeiss Batis 85mm prime?

 
 

DxO puts the new Sony FE 85mm f/1.8 lens to the test: Is it better than a Zeiss or Sony G Master f/1.4? - Sony Alpha Rumors

Sony's recent FE 85mm f/1.8 lens has been put to the test by DxO Mark and they have given it a remarkably high score. In fact, per their tests, the 85mm f/1.8 even bests the Zeiss Batis 85mm f/1.8...

Shutter Release: Manfrotto releases stylish new bags, adding flare to your shots and more

 
 

Manfrotto launches new Manhattan camera bag collection – Photography Blog

Manfrotto’s new Manhattan cameras bags comprise three models: The Manhattan Mover 50 (a backpack), the Manhattan Speedy 10 (a messenger bag) and the Manhattan Changer 20 (a versatile tote-style bag). The trio of bags are designed for advanced...

What will these photographers do with a year in Adobe’s Creative Residency program?

 
 

Adobe doesn’t just provide artists with the software to bring their creativity to life, but the company also places an emphasis on helping others in more direct ways. One of their initiatives for inspiring creativity is their Adobe Creative Residency. The residency program provides artists the chance to spend a year...

Always dreaming about gear? See out how much camera gear this photographer took to Kentucky

 
 

This Saturday marked the 143rd running of the historic Kentucky Derby and the odds-on favorite Always Dreaming crossed the finish first. Veteran photographer and Nikon Ambassador Bill Frakes was there to capture all the action. He brought with him nearly 50 Nikon DSLR cameras, including Nikon D500, D810 and D5 bodies and...

The Arctic Melt: Photographer Diane Tuft offers a beautiful, frightening look at the disappearing Arctic

 
 

April 22 marked Earth Day, an occasion to bring special attention to the worldwide movement to improve the health of our environment. Currently, climate change is one of the biggest threats facing our world and fine art environmental photographer Diane Tuft has spent much of her career traveling to remote areas of the...