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Hasselblad Masters Photo Contest Accused of Shortlisting an AI Image

29 April 2026 at 15:39

A man and woman sit at a small round table outdoors at night, engaged in conversation. An arrow highlights a close-up of a Coca-Cola bottle and a white ashtray on the table.

Hasselblad unveiled the 70 finalists of Hasselblad Masters 2026, the company's first Masters competition since 2023. It didn't take long for controversy to emerge, including allegations that a finalist used generative AI to create one of their images.

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Hasselblad Unveils the 70 Exceptional Hasselblad Masters 2026 Finalists

28 April 2026 at 19:42

Two king penguins nuzzle beaks on the left; on the right, a child with a painted face and adorned with natural materials gazes thoughtfully, surrounded by dry grasses.

Hasselblad has announced the 70 finalists of its prestigious Hasselblad Masters 2026 competition, highlighting exceptional photos across seven categories.

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17 Award-Winning Microscope Photos Reveal the World’s Hidden Wonders

28 April 2026 at 18:28

A collage of three microscopic images: a colorful cell with hair-like projections, a glowing blue spherical cluster with radiating lines, and a textured orange and purple layered surface.

Evident Scientific, a scientific solutions and microscopic imaging company, has announced the winners of its sixth annual Image of the Year photo contest. The competition celebrates the world's best scientific microscopic imaging, and the photos are as scientifically valuable as they are beautiful.

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11th Annual DJI SkyPixel Winners Showcase Spectacular Aerial Sights

27 April 2026 at 21:19

On the left, a person stands on a rocky arch surrounded by misty mountains. On the right, glowing lava cracks form a skull shape in a dark volcanic crater.

DJI has announced the winners of the 2025 DJI SkyPixel photo and video competition, which ran from November 27, 2025, to Mar 10, 2026, and offered 53 different awards with prizes totaling almost $200,000.

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Tokina Pulls Photo Contest Winner After Reddit Claims it Was AI-Generated

27 April 2026 at 12:28

A group of fishers in head coverings stand in shallow water, pulling in a large net at sunrise or sunset, with seagulls flying over the waves and golden light reflecting on the sea’s surface.

Lens manufacturer Tokina has pulled the overall winner of its 2025 monthly photo contest after a "violation of the contest rules."

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    At the NAB Show 2026 in Las Vegas, Adorama Business Solutions introduced a new initiative to support organizations that rely on video and multimedia production. The $50,000 Multi-Media Studio Upgrade Contest will award two organizations a studio transformation package valued at up to $50,000 each, including equipment, consultation, and integration support. [Read More]
     

Two Studios Will Win a $50,000 Studio Upgrade

23 April 2026 at 17:35

A photographer takes pictures of a woman posing in a photo studio with a yellow backdrop, professional lighting equipment, and camera gear visible around them.

At the NAB Show 2026 in Las Vegas, Adorama Business Solutions introduced a new initiative to support organizations that rely on video and multimedia production. The $50,000 Multi-Media Studio Upgrade Contest will award two organizations a studio transformation package valued at up to $50,000 each, including equipment, consultation, and integration support.

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World Press Photo of the Year 2026 Shows the Impact of Immigration Enforcement

23 April 2026 at 09:00

A distressed woman is held tightly by several people, her face showing anguish as she cries out. The scene appears chaotic and emotional, with hands gripping her and tense expressions on surrounding faces.

World Press Photo announced the winners of its annual competition earlier this month, highlighting powerful and poignant photojournalism from around the world. Today, World Press Photo unveiled its Photo of the Year for 2026.

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Celebrated Photographer Steve McCurry Picked the Winners of This Photo Contest

21 April 2026 at 22:01

A triptych of photos: left, a person climbs a rope ladder in a misty forest; center, an Indigenous child holds colorful feathers, gazing ahead; right, a person with painted skin stands among a crowd, looking at the camera.

All About Photo (AAP) has announced the winners of the 2026 All About Photo Awards, marking the 11th anniversary edition of The Mind’s Eye competition. The annual program highlights international photographic work spanning documentary, conceptual, and fine art practices. This year’s selection was judged by acclaimed photographer Steve McCurry.

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The Exceptional Winners of the Sony World Photography Awards 2026

16 April 2026 at 21:00

A collage of three photos: a person in a metallic suit stands on a volcanic landscape; a woman with braids holds her belly and looks up; a person in water holds a bunch of colorful inflatable fish balloons.

The Sony World Photography Awards announced the four overall winners of its 2026 competition, including the prestigious “Photographer of …

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Over 70 Powerful Winners From the 2026 World Press Photo Contest

9 April 2026 at 09:00

A collage of three photos: a panda climbs a mossy tree, two women embrace a grieving woman, and two people, one with a mask, sit outdoors amid smoke and emergency lights.

World Press Photo has announced the winners of its annual photo competition, celebrating the best and most powerful photojournalism photos from the past year.

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