April 1, 2008
World’s ‘oldest photo’ could rewrite history books
The photographic history books could soon be re-written if speculation by a leading photographic historian is to be believed. Picture credit: Sotheby's New York
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March 31, 2008
Police defend anti-terror adverts
In February police chiefs issued fresh warnings over the potential dangers posed by people carrying cameras for surveillance purposes (see News AP 15 March).
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March 31, 2008
Rights group issues stop/search tips
Advice concerning photographers’ rights if they are stopped under Section 44 of the Terrorism Act 2000 has been outlined by lawyers representing civil rights lobby group Liberty.
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March 31, 2008
Photography climate echoes wartime Britain
‘Amateur photography is not banned,’ declared Editor FJ Mortimer on the cover of Amateur Photographer (AP) after the outbreak of the Second World War.
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March 31, 2008
Naked Kate Moss photo battles with a Banksy
In what appears to be further evidence of the public’s insatiable appetite for images of Kate Moss, yet another photo of the supermodel is up for grabs at auction. This time it will compete against…
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March 31, 2008
Canon to boost DSLR camera lens production
Canon has yet to comment on media reports that it plans to start producing digital SLR lenses in Taiwan because it has no more room at its factories in Japan.
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March 28, 2008
European Union (EU) street photo contest demands subjects’ permission
The European Union (EU) is encouraging photographers to take part in a street photography competition that, under strict rules, requires permission from all people being photographed.
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March 28, 2008
Carla Bruni nude eclipsed by Moss and Bardot
When Christie’s decided to sell a nude photograph of Carla Bruni she was not engaged to the French President at the time, the auction house has told Amateur Photographer. Picture credit: Christie's Images Ltd 2008
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March 27, 2008
Adobe aims ‘free’ Photoshop at mass market (update)
Photographers can store, edit and share their pictures using new online-based software launched today on a free-to-use trial basis by Adobe.
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March 27, 2008
Photographer’s Iraq picture helps clinch record award
A picture of troops returning from Iraq has helped Ian Rutherford win the First ScotRail Press Photography awards for a record fourth time. Picture credit: Ian Rutherford
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March 27, 2008
Camera shops exposed to tough times ahead (update)
High street camera shops face tough times ahead as shoppers move to buying cameras in non-specialist stores and over the internet, warns market analyst GfK. Camera model shown for illustration purposes only
