News and Notes
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Magnum Photos’ Origins Told in New Graphic Novel The story of the founding of the renowned photographic cooperative Magnum Photos in 1947 is being told in a new graphic novel. The book blends illustration with iconic Magnum photographs, detailing how Robert Capa, Gerda Taro, and others formed the agency. May 12, 2025 Magnum Photos' Origins Told in New Graphic Novel | PetaPixel -
DPReview’s May Photo Challenge: Human-Powered Travel DPReview has announced its May editor’s challenge, inviting photographers to capture images of “human-powered travel.” The challenge is open for submissions until May 17th (GMT), with a focus on the story behind the shot in the caption. May 11, 2025 https://www.dpreview.com/articles/2462576547/human-powered-travel-editors-challenge-may-2025-open-for-submissions -
Zenfolio Report Highlights Key Photography Industry Trends Zenfolio’s 2025 State of the Photography Industry report reveals a return to personalized service boosting revenue, the importance of diversification, and AI’s role in workflow. The report also notes the increasing use of drones by professionals. April 17, 2025 2025 State of Photography: More Pros Are Using Smartphones and Drones | PetaPixel
Tools and Tips
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Godox iM30 Mini Camera Flash: A new, affordable, and portable manual lightweight camera flash compatible with various camera brands, available on Amazon. -
DxO Nik Collection 8 for Photoshop: A major upgrade to the Nik Collection, offering new tools and features to enhance creative photo editing within Photoshop. May 6, 2025 https://www.dxo.com/
Fun Fact
Did you know the word “photography” originates from Greek, meaning “drawing with light”? The term was first used in 1839 by astronomer Sir John Herschel.
Closing
Keep capturing those moments! Reply and let us know what you’ve been shooting or any new gear you’ve discovered this week — we might feature you in next week’s issue. Stay focused and keep the aperture wide open!