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Becoming a Master Folklore Photographer: Haga Hideo and Amami

<div><img src="https://www.nippon.com/en/ncommon/contents/japan-topics/2919991/2919991.jpg" style="width: 100%;" /><div>Folklore photography began in Japan with Haga Hideo, who made a career of recording human activities and customs on film. His distinctive style of establishing rapport with his subjects was an approach he learned from colleagues conducting fieldwork. A folklore researcher studying the connection between ethnography and photos describes how Haga’s career was born.</div></div>

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Renowned photographer Alfred Yaghobzadeh to lead workshop on war photography in Tehran

<div><img src="https://media.tehrantimes.com/d/t/2025/12/10/4/5817964.jpg?ts=1765363118122" style="width: 100%;" /><div>TEHRAN- A specialized session titled "War Photography and Social Documentary" will be held in Tehran with the participation of renowned international photographer and award-winning artist Alfred Yaghobzadeh.</div></div>

Why Damari Butler Rejects the Title of Photographer

<div><img src="https://lasentinel.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2025/12/Why-Damari-Butler-Rejects-image-1.jpg" style="width: 100%;" /><div>Damari identifies more as a storyteller, with photography as the medium. “It’s just my camera and whatever I see,” he emphasizes. He follows instinct. He follows mood. He follows whatever speaks. He centers people as his main subject.</div></div>

Nature photographer awarded Otter Oscar for Photography

<div><img src="https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/chronicleonline.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/e/d7/ed749a41-44ea-5c1f-9482-786cbbfae634/693981a489dc8.image.jpg?crop=899,473,0,71" style="width: 100%;" /><div>Nature photographer Linda Wilinski, who just has been awarded an Otter Oscar for Photography, will present on Dec. 12 the first of a three-part series about her excursions into the</div></div>

Mountain Rail Announces First-Ever Winter Photography Special to Durbin

<div><img src="https://www.lootpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/596390362_873688268547490_9038826430297352521_n.jpg" style="width: 100%;" /><div>CASS, WV (LOOTPRESS) — Rail enthusiasts and photographers will have a rare opportunity this winter as Mountain Rail Adventures launches its first-ever Winter</div></div>

Brentwood Photography Group showcases local photographers at Williamson County Public Library gallery

<div><img src="https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/williamsonherald.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/8/32/83220ec0-ee0d-4f51-9100-4800d8d4a681/6939167c029bb.image.jpg?crop=1200,630,0,135" style="width: 100%;" /><div>The Brentwood Photography Group (BPG) will showcase the work of a dozen local photographers at an exhibit in the Gallery at the Williamson County Public Library, 1314 Columbia Avenue, in</div></div>

Oʻahu photography exhibit displays Papahānaumokuākea marine debris removal

<div><img src="https://npr.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/7286c4b/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2304x1296+0+0/resize/1200x675!/quality/90/?url=https://npr-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com/a6/1c/2ab8f0a343caa2c4e767aed01769/copy-of-untitled-design-43.png" style="width: 100%;" /><div>Photographer Andy Sullivan-Haskins spoke with The Conversation's Catherine Cruz about his work being exhibited this month at Kalapawai Cafe & Deli in Kailua on Oʻahu.</div></div>

Tamara Šuša releases book of Snowmass photography

<div><img src="https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2025/12/08102526/BTX_5968-1024x1024.jpeg" style="width: 100%;" /><div>Tamara Šuša has worked as a documentary photographer and filmmaker based in Snowmass Village since 2012. She just published a book of photography titled</div></div>

Photography class at Art in the Loft tonight

<div><img src="https://ogden_images.s3.amazonaws.com/www.thealpenanews.com/images/2025/12/09104429/steve.webp" style="width: 100%;" /><div>ALPENA – People can learn how to take the perfect photo during a Photography 101: Camera Basics program at Art in the Loft today from 6 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. There is a $40 per student cost. Freelance photographers, Rick Houchin and Steve Jakubcin, have teamed up as 45th Lens. To help people enhance your […]</div></div>

Crestview approves first reading of commercial photography ordinance for parks

<div><img src="https://midbaynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Heading-4.png" style="width: 100%;" /><div>Crestview moves to allow commercial photography in parks with safety protocols, including background checks for photographers working with youth sports.</div></div>

Love of the lens gives Montana State sports photographer ‘a little part in history’

<div><img src="http://www.montana.edu/assets/images/0j3kl/image99.JPG" style="width: 100%;" /><div>Jack Power will graduate from MSU’s photography program on Dec. 12 after memorable experiences interning for MSU Athletics and the White House.</div></div>

Irys is an app designed by photographers for photographers. We take it for a test run

<div><img src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/y3UE2zyHm4GyzXf9Ky88vQ-2560-80.jpg" style="width: 100%;" /><div>Irys celebrates the art and quality of photography, along with the joy of discovery. We discuss the nature of online creativity and the artlessness of social media with founder Alan Schaller</div></div>

Deborah Willis on her seminal history of Black photography, reissued 25 years later : NPR's Book of the Day

Deborah Willis is one of the foremost authorities on Black photography. The MacArthur “genius award” winner has dedicated her career to cataloging and showcasing Black photographers and photos of Black people. And her seminal work – Reflections in Black: A History of Black Photographers 1840 to the Present – has been reissued after 25 years. In today’s episode, Michel Martin visits Willis at New York University to talk about the expanded edition of the book and the gallery show inspired by it. T

Library hosts photography workshop exhibit

<div><img src="https://alpha.creativecirclecdn.com/riverreporter/original/20250708-125837-5f8-camera-lens-photography-photo-picture-stock.jpg" style="width: 100%;" /><div>JEFFERSONVILLE, NY — The Western Sullivan Public Library hosted four photography workshops last month. The photographers have worked hard on their skills and are ready to show them off. A …</div></div>

'Jewish Hartford' Photography Exhibit Opens at Mandell JCC - We-Ha

<div><img src="https://we-ha.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/12-7-25_Steve_Laschever_Gallery_mrrosenberg.com-078-scaled.jpg" style="width: 100%;" /><div>The 'Jewish Hartford. Our Community. Our Stories' exhibit of photographs by Steven Laschever had an opening reception on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025. 'Jewish Hartford. Our Community. Our Stories.' photography exhibit by acclaimed photographer Steven Laschever at Mandell JCC. Photo credit: Craig Rosenberg By Ronni Newton. Photos by Craig</div></div>

21 Incredible Images to Inspire Photographers to Enter Sony World Photography Awards 2026

<div><img src="https://petapixel.com/assets/uploads/2025/12/swpa-entries-2026-featured.jpg" style="width: 100%;" /><div>These 21 great shots may inspire you to enter the Sony World Photography Awards.</div></div>

Winners: AAP Magazine 52 Street Photography

From bustling city streets to quiet sidewalks around the world, the 25 winning photographers of AAP Magazine #52: Street, representing 15 countries across 5 continents, highlight the vibrant diversity and creative vision of contemporary street photography. Selected from an international call for entries, these talented street photographers capture everyday life, urban moments, and human interactions …

Photography world stunned by death of Martin Parr at 73

<div><img src="https://amateurphotographer.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2025/12/Martin-Parr.jpg" style="width: 100%;" /><div>A personal tribute to photographer Martin Parr, reflecting on his legacy, influence, colour, humour and honesty he brought to photography.</div></div>

Best Landscape Photography Of 2025: International Photo Awards Winners (25 Pics)

The winners of the 12th International Landscape Photographer of the Year competition have been announced! Photographers from around the world, both professional and amateur, submitted over 3,600 entries showcasing some of the most breathtaking landscapes on the planet.The overall winner, chosen from a folio submission of at least four images, is J. Fritz Rumpf of the USA.This year’s awards highlight the best in contemporary landscape photography, and we thank the expert judging panel for their t