Australian portrait photographer, Helen Whittle, is distressed that her image of her daughter has been appropriated by an Italian street artist to paint a pro-Russian… Read more
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Sydney lab makes amends for AI mishap
Sydney print lab, Charing Cross Photo, has apologised and taken full responsibility for wrongly disqualifying a photo from its contest for being ‘AI’, and going… Read more
Should photographers embrace Generative AI?
With the increasing buzz around AI, many creatives have expressed concerns about its potential impact on their professions. As a commercial photographer, I have been using AI in various capacities for years... Read more
Gerwyn Davies wins 2023 Olive Cotton Award
The biennial 2023 Olive Cotton Award for excellence in photographic portraiture has announced photo artist, Gerwyn Davies, has won the $20,000 overall prize for his… Read more
REST IN PEACE: Alan Small, 1937-2023
We reported briefly in the editorial of our last newsletter that a true icon of the Australian photographic industry, Alan Small, has died. His passing warrants more than a few rushed sentences. Here is a compilation including contributions from Camera House, from long-time friend and colleague John Swainston, from his son David and comments from industry contemporaries, all of which paint a picture of a man who was much loved and respected by those who enjoyed the honour of his friendship Read more
BIFB unveils full 2023 program!
The 10th Ballarat International Foto Biennale (BIFB) has announced the full program, with 100 exhibitions, a five-day William Yang Masterclass, Oculi portfolio reviews, and much… Read more
Sony unveils a6700, FE 70-200mm f4 Macro
Sony has announced two new products: the a6700 APS-C 26-megapixel camera, and the FE 70-200mm f4 Macro G OSS II lens. Both will be available… Read more
Hands-across-the-water NZIPP shows how it’s done
The New Zealand Institute of Professional Photography (NZIPP) has emerged from Covid in a robust state, despite undertaking similar challenges to those that sunk the AIPP.
For instance the NZIPP didn't take a hit to membership numbers during Covid, with figures either remaining stable or growing. This placed the Institute in good stead to re-engage its community with in-person events, resulting in two consecutive profitable years. It's a much different story to the AIPP, which entered voluntary administration in November 2021. Read more
Sydney lab wrongfully disqualifies ‘AI image’
Sydney printing lab, Charing Cross Photo (CCP), has mistakenly disqualified a real photo from its competition after judges became suspicious it was AI. The photo,… Read more
Canon Australia hits golden jubilee
Today, July 11, marks Canon’s 50th anniversary of operating in Australia, with the company’s roots dating back to 1973 with a joint photocopier venture, Repco… Read more