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eBreaking news

Another photographer arrested under Terrorism Act
An artist and photographer was arrested last week in London as he was taking photos of Elephant and Castle. He was deemed an "unnacceptable security risk".
6 January 2009

Scottish Press Awards deadline fast approaching
The deadline is looming to enter the First ScotRail Press Photography Awards, which comes with a £4500 prize fund.
6 January 2009

Major camera manufacturers announce price hikes
Nikon, Canon, Sony and Leica are all expected to raise their prices in January as the pound continues to fall in value.
5 January 2009

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Best of 2008

Which photographers made an impression on you this year? We asked experts from Martin Parr to Elizabeth Biondi to nominate

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Canon EOS 5D Camera test
Canon EOS 5D MkII: Exclusive real world test

Now there’s no need to rage against the dying of the light, reckons award-winning photojournalist Edmond Terakopian, who tests the Canon EOS 5D MkII on assignments at 10 Downing Street and the premier of Nicole Kidman’s latest movie
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Camera test
First exclusive test of the Nikon D3x
Nikon has finally delivered a full-frame digital SLR camera with a resolution to match its fiercest rivals. David Kilpatrick gives his first impressions, and dispels a few myths about the competition…
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News
Rights watch: Photography industry eyes government shake up
The British government is consulting on the future of copyright, including the possibility of orphan works legislation similar to proposals in the US
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Police v photographers
Press photographers are still being targeted by police in stop-and-searches using anti-terror legislation – despite assurances procedures are in place to prevent this. And this time they’ve been caught on video…
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© Robbie Cooper
Assignment
Photographer sees Red
Catching moments of joy, exhilaration and despair, photographer Robbie Cooper used the revolutionary new Red One Digital Cinema camera to capture child gamers lost in intense concentration
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Interview
Lost photo legends: Jeffrey Silverthorne
He might be the best photographer you’ve never heard of, but now Jeffrey Silverthorne’s finally getting the recognition he deserves
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© Jeffrey Silverthorne, courtesy of Gallerie Vu
© Irving Penn Exposure
Punishment for the gluttons
American photography icon Irving Penn takes an acerbic look at the world of food
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ecomment

Public scrutiny and private pleasure

Lawmakers and police are steering new inroads on the right to shoot images in public and private spaces. We must also stand up for the right to look, to inform, and to be inquisitive writes Simon Bainbridge
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eproject assistance award
This week's featured entry
© Emma Critchley © Emma Critchley © Emma Critchley
Photographer: Emma Critchley
My project: Myanmar’s Sea Gypsies
This week's Project Assistance Award entry
rProject Assistance Award - Win £5000
Do you have an idea for a personal photographic project that could use £5000 cash support? If the answer is yes, then you may be eligible for our new Project Assistance Award.

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