Photographers

$3 Million Verdict: Wedding Photographer’s Sidewalk Slip Sparks Larger Debate on L.A.’s Infrastructure Liability

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LOS ANGELES — A jury has awarded a wedding photographer $3 million following a serious injury sustained from a damaged sidewalk in Woodland Hills nearly four years ago. Payman Heravi’s emotional response to the verdict reflected the ongoing challenges he faces due to the accident. In December 2019, Heravi was walking along Ventura Boulevard when he tripped over a significant uplift in the sidewalk while checking his phone. The fall left him with lasting damage to his left arm, rendering it less functional and causing ongoing pain that has hampered his ability to work as … Read more

Adobe’s Unconventional Assignments: Photographers Capture Bananas, Flags, and Chewing Mouths for New AI Product

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San Jose, California – Adobe Inc., the renowned software company, recently initiated an intriguing project that had professional photographers capturing unconventional subjects. These assignments ranged from photographing bananas and flags in real-life scenarios to taking close-up shots of mouths while eating. Another commission focused on capturing pet portraits, with strict instructions not to include any clothing on the animals. The purpose of these peculiar missions was not to fulfill an immediate demand for such photos, but rather to provide essential material for Adobe’s latest artificial intelligence (AI) product called Firefly. Firefly, Adobe’s flagship AI tool … Read more

Controversy Arises Over Russian Photographer’s Inclusion in Prestigious World Press Photo Jury

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Kiev, Ukraine – The Ukrainian Association of Professional Photographers (UAPP) issued a statement on January 13 urging the exclusion of Russian photographer Maria Gelman from the jury of the upcoming World Press Photo 2024 contest. The UAPP has expressed concerns about Gelman’s participation and its potential impact on the objectivity of the judging process. Every year, the World Press Photo contest recognizes outstanding achievements in photojournalism and documentary photography. A panel of international judges selects the best works in global and regional categories. Gelman is among the five European jurors for the 2024 edition, along … Read more