The Daily PetaPixel for 03/08/2024

The top news from the world of photography. [View this email in your browser]( [PetaPixel Homepage]( [Wedding Photographer Faces Backlash for Charging $8.5K for ‘Blurry’ Pictures]( By Matt Growcoot on Mar 08, 2024 06:11 am [Katie Tripp Photo]( A wedding photographer at the center of a TikTok storm over her prices says she has faced death threats after revealing she charges $8,500 for her pictures which many have dismissed as "blurry". [[Read More]( [Just About Every Major Camera Brand is Having a Sale Right Now]( By Abby Ferguson on Mar 07, 2024 04:39 pm [Canon, Nikon, Fujfifilm cameras exploding]( Something must be in the air because most of the camera brands currently have some impressive deals on their equipment right now. It's not often that we see this much on sale at once, with discounts on Nikon, Canon, Fujifilm, and Sony, along with savings on camera bags and cases, mics, and more. [[Read More]( [Getty’s Open Content Program Has 88,000 Images You Can Use for Free]( By Jeremy Gray on Mar 07, 2024 04:39 pm [Getty Museum expands its Open Content offerings with 88,000 images under Creative Commons license.]( The J. Paul Getty Museum added around 88,000 images of artworks from its collection to its Open Content database. [[Read More]( [Why Leica’s SL3 Doesn’t Support Content Authenticity]( By Jaron Schneider on Mar 07, 2024 03:39 pm [Leica SL3]( Today, Leica announced the SL3 camera, which features a big 60-megapixel sensor and better autofocus packed inside a more compact body. But after the M11-P's announcement last year, there is one odd feature not included: content authenticity. [[Read More]( [Lensrentals Acquires BorrowLenses From Shutterfly]( By Jaron Schneider on Mar 07, 2024 03:32 pm [Lensrentals buys borrowlenses]( Lensrentals announced that it has acquired BorrowLenses from Shutterfly, further solidifying its position as the top online photo, video, audio, and lighting equipment rental company in the United States. [[Read More]( [The Camera Gear Beginners Shouldn’t Cheap Out On]( By Abby Ferguson on Mar 07, 2024 02:08 pm [Hands hold a camera in front of a selection of other photography gear on a desk.]( Camera equipment is expensive, making it hard for beginners to build kits and get started. Because of this, it can be tempting to opt for budget-friendly options for some pieces of equipment. Unfortunately, that's not always wise. [[Read More]( [I Recreated the Most Iconic Photos of All Time With AI in Just One Day]( By Matt Growcoot on Mar 07, 2024 01:03 pm [Iconic photos recretaed by AI]( AI image generators are trained on millions -- even billions -- of photos. It is safe to assume the vast majority of these photos are copyrighted and used without permission. [[Read More]( [Adobe Brings Its Firefly Generative AI to Smartphones]( By Jeremy Gray on Mar 07, 2024 12:23 pm [Adobe Firefly generative AI arrives on mobile devices. New Adobe Express beta app for smartphones.]( Adobe released a beta version of its new Express mobile app for Android and iOS devices which also introduces the company's Firefly generative AI technology into mobile content creation and editing workflows. [[Read More]( [Microsoft Engineer Says Company’s AI Ignores Copyrights, Creates ‘Sickening’ Images]( By Jaron Schneider on Mar 07, 2024 12:07 pm [Microsoft Copilot]( Shane Jones, a Microsoft Engineer who worked for the company for six years, has written a letter to the FTC to warn that the CoPilot AI ignores copyrights and is capable of creating violent, sexual images that "sickened" him. [[Read More]( [The Best Web Hosting for Photographers in 2024]( By John Bilbao on Mar 07, 2024 12:02 pm One of the single most worthwhile investments you can make as a photographer is paying for a bespoke website. Whether you’re a commercial assignment photographer looking to showcase your best work, a batch shooter wanting to create a home for your purchase galleries, or anything in between, an online presence outside of social media is a crucial component of any creative’s toolkit. [[Read More]( [People are Excited for the GlamBOT Camera at The Oscars 2024]( By Pesala Bandara on Mar 07, 2024 11:43 am [Glambot cameras oscars cole walliser academy awards]( The internet is getting excited for the GlamBOT camera at the 96th Academy Awards this weekend -- with the photographer behind the slow-motion videos becoming a star in his own right. [[Read More]( [Woman Falls Off Waterfall to Her Death While Retrieving Camera Tripod]( By Pesala Bandara on Mar 07, 2024 10:04 am [woman falls death waterfall retrieving camera tripod]( A woman fell to her death off a waterfall as she tried to retrieve her camera tripod after it dropped over a ledge. [[Read More]( [Movie Armorer Who Loaded Alec {NAME}’s Gun is Found Guilty in Death of Cinematographer]( By Pesala Bandara on Mar 07, 2024 09:07 am [Rust armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed found]( The weapons handler who loaded Alec {NAME}'s gun on the set of Rust before it fired and killed a cinematographer, has been found guilty for her death. [[Read More]( [Leica SL3 Initial Review: L-Mount’s Best High-Res Option… For Now]( By Chris Niccolls on Mar 07, 2024 09:01 am [Leica SL3 Hands On initial review initial impressions]( The Leica SL3 is the latest entry in the high-megapixel camera arena and the first for L-mount in some time. I was excited to get it in my hands, even if it was still in the pre-production phase. [[Read More]( [Leica’s New SL3 Has Phase Detect AF and 60-Megapixel Sensor]( By Jaron Schneider on Mar 07, 2024 08:59 am [Leica SL3]( Leica announced the SL3 full-frame mirrorless camera which puts the focus on image quality, durability, and versatility, centered on a sensor that now sports a 60 megapixel resolution and phase detection autofocus. [[Read More]( [Polaroid Celebrates Artist Basquiat With Vibrant New Camera and Film]( By Jeremy Gray on Mar 07, 2024 08:58 am [Polaroid x Basquiat featured image, instant film print, instant film camera]( Polaroid has teamed with the estate of famed American artist Jean-Michel Basquiat and global licensing agency Artestar for a new Polaroid x Basquiat collaboration. Citing a "shared creative spirit," Polaroid has unveiled Basquiat-themed gear, including a camera, film, and strap. [[Read More]( [PNY’s Rugged and Fast Portable SSD Is Built for Traveling Creators]( By Abby Ferguson on Mar 07, 2024 08:30 am [Three angles of the PNY RP60 portable SSD are placed against a white background.]( PNY unveiled the RP60, a portable SSD designed with the needs of traveling professionals in mind. Its rugged format and USB Type-C connection make it a convenient storage option for photographers and videographers on the move. [[Read More]( Earlier Stories: [Nikon Acquires RED in Massive Shakeup of Cinema Camera Market]( [Fujifilm Says it Will Take ‘Months’ To Fulfill ‘Overwhelming’ X100VI Orders]( [MagSafe Telescope Adapter Turns iPhone into Accessible Astro Camera]( [Website]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( Copyright © 2024 PetaPixel, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in via our website. PetaPixel · 2944 N 44th St Ste 100 · Phoenix, AZ 85018-7258 · USA You can [update your preferences]( or [unsubscribe from this list](.