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Paul Hansen’s dramatic news image named World Press Photo of the Year

Swedish photographer Paul Hansen's dramatic image of a Palestinian funeral possession was named World Press Photo of the Year for 2012. The photo, shown below, was captured in Gaza City last November shortly after an Israeli missile hit the area.

 
World Press Photo of the Year: Gaza Burial by Paul Hansen

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Budding photographer talks about plum (last minute) assignment to photograph Manti Te’o inteview for ESPN

 
 

Ok, consider this aspiring photojournalists out there: what if you were asked, at the last minute, to photograph one of the biggest sports stories of the year for ESPN?

And what if you were a relative novice who had only been tapped to shoot the breaking news story because the main photographer was out of town? Would...

Renowned sports photographer Walter Iooss explains story behind iconic Michael Jordan dunk photo (VIDEO)

 
 

It's one of the most famous photos in basketball: an iconic shot of Chicago Bulls' superstar Michael Jordan appearing to defy gravity during the 1988 Slam Dunk contest in Chicago.

The image of Jordan lifting off from the free throw line on his way to a colossal dunk was captured by renowned sports photographer Walter...

Breathtaking photos prove Scott Rinckenberger’s switch from high-flying skier to pro photographer is no mere stunt

 
 

Nature and outdoor lifestyle photographer Scott Rinckenberger has impressed us with his stunning imagery and his willingness to go the extra mile, quite literally, to capture the perfect shot. For his latest project, Scott has been skiing each of the twelve months of the year in his native Washington State and capturing...

Female photographer thrives in male-dominated action sports photography profession (VIDEO)

 
 

In the world of action sports photography, female shooters are few and far between. One of the few women in action sports photography who is not only surviving but thriving these days is Mirja Geh, who captures a range of action sports from ski divers to extreme skiers to base jumpers.

In this video interview with Red...

Whether you want artistic, sports or just everyday shots, Sigma has a new lens for you

 
 

Three nuggets of news came from Sigma at Photokina today, as the company announced it has redefined its lineup of interchangeable lenses into three categories, introduced three new lenses -- one for each new category -- and shared how the company is stepping up its lens testing and quality control processes.

The new...

Getty photographer to capture Olympics using only a Panasonic G5

Panasonic-g5-logoWhile some photographers covering the London 2012 Olympics are packing their bags with all sorts of pro DSLR camera bodies and lenses, a photographer for Getty Images will be using just one compact system camera during the Games: the recently announced Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5.

The Getty photographer, Dean Mouharopoulous, will use the mirrorless, 16-megapixel G5 with a range of...