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February 12, 2025

Wide-Eyed Fly Wins the 2024 Royal Entomological Society Photography Competition

A striking portrait of a gnat ogre, a species of robber fly, has won the top prize at the 2024 Royal Entomological Society Photography Competition. Run by the UK's leading entomological charity, the photo contest highlights the beauty and wonder of the insect world through the lens of amateur photographers.

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February 9, 2025

Photographer Breaks Yet Another Guinness World Record for the Deepest Underwater Model Photoshoot

In June 2021, photographer Steve Haining set out to break a Guinness World Record for achieving the deepest underwater model...

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February 6, 2025

Annie Leibovitz and Lisa Saltzman Launch Inaugural Photography Prize Celebrating Emerging Photography Talent

Acclaimed photographer Annie Leibovitz has launched a new photography prize to promote emerging talent.

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February 5, 2025

Clever Photo of a Badger Musing Over Its Likeness Wins Wildlife Photographer of the Year People’s Choice Award

A clever photo of a badger looking at a piece of badger graffiti won Ian Wood the People's Choice Award at the 2024 Wildlife Photographer of the Year contest. Wood beat out 25 finalists with a record number of votes in a contest that saw over 76,000 people cast their votes. Wood captured the moment after observing badgers eating food scraps locals had set out.

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February 4, 2025

Award-Winning Pet Photographer Now Teaches Others the Tricks of the Trade [Interview]

Award-winning pet photographer Belinda Richards is known for her extraordinary ability to capture the souls of the animals that she...

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February 3, 2025

Split Photos Highlight the Stark Disparities Between War and Comfort Across the World

One of the most effective ways to highlight a disparity is through juxtaposition.

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January 28, 2025

Striking Winners of the 2024 Travel Photographer of the Year Contest

The Travel Photographer of the Year (TPOTY) competition has unveiled the winners of its 2024 contest. American photographer Piper Mackay, who is based in Kenya, was awarded the title of Travel Photographer of the Year for her strong portfolio of monochromatic infrared images. “So many images seen today are over-saturated, over-processed, and even AI-generated,” says TPOTY founder Chris Coe. “A ‘less is more’ approach is often far more effective.

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January 27, 2025

Incredible Beetle Battle Wins 2024 Close Up Photographer of the Year Contest

After releasing its shortlist last autumn, the Close Up Photographer of the Year (CUPOTY)

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January 23, 2025

Exceptional Winners of the 2024 Infrared Photography Contest

Kolari Vision, known for their photography filters and infrared camera conversions, has just announced the winners of its biannual infrared...

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January 20, 2025

Renowned Conservation Photographer Offers Free Fine Art Photo Prints to LA Fire Victims

Conservation photographer Ami Vitale is no stranger to lending a helping hand. From shining an international spotlight on the plight of endangered rhinos to co-founding Vital Impacts, a non-profit that uses fine art photography to raise funds for environmental organizations, Vitale is always thinking of what she can do to assist others.

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