National Geographic and Ritz-Carlton team up for photo workshops

A trio of National Geographic photographers are teaming up with the Ritz-Carlton luxury hotel company in offering separate 2012 weekend workshops for Ritz-Carlton Reward program members or anyone taking advantage of the membership program.

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Smartphone helps photographer in out-of-court settlement

A 16-year-old freelance photographer has received an out-of-court settlement from the Metropolitan Police after a 2010 incident in a London suburb where he was arrested for photographing police cadets in a public setting.

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Creative Commons gets Wired

Wired.com announced this week it is releasing 50 staff-produced images from previous stories under a Creative Commons (CC BY-NC) license, offering them as high-res format on a newly created Flickr stream.

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Corbis and AP form ‘complete collection’ of photographs

Corbis Images and the Associated Press have announced a new partnership, a so-called “perfect marriage” allowing customers access to more than 10 million images spanning the gamut from breaking news to sports, entertainment and archives.

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Leading photography site offers chance for online writing

A leading photography forum is offering its audience a chance to write articles for its website, stating the chance to write online articles for it is a “free and easy way” for attracting attention to your photography and business.

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Telluride’s 2nd Annual Photo Festival comes to Colorado

The 2nd annual Telluride Photo Festival will be held September 26 – October 2 on the stunning western slope of Colorado, in what is arguably the finest week of the year in the Colorado Rockies, autumn in the high country.

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Washington Post Travel section announces annual photo contest

Wanting “gritty as well as pretty,” the Washington Post has announced its acceptance of submissions for its 12th annual photo contest, with the topic being travel photography and is limited to amateur photographers only.

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Chief curator of photography retiring from MoMA

The Museum of Modern Art has announced that Peter Galassi, chief curator of photography at MoMA, will retire from his position in July to devote time to writing and other projects.

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Checklist to great photography

The key to any successful travel photography is preparation. A checklist is an invaluable tool to utilize before departing for that once-in-a-lifetime adventure. While some things go without saying, others require a bit of research to help ensure hassle-free great photography.

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French Pass : New Zealand photography

Perhaps it is the reality of seeing a new place with fresh eyes, but there is a certain quality to the South Island of New Zealand that elevates the phrase beautiful photography to a new level. Stunning landscapes and imposing glaciers are surrounded by miles and miles of uninhabited beaches, providing the nature photographer with trip-of-a-lifetime opportunities. Read more »

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