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‘Your First and Last Camera Store’ is a Short Film About Portland’s Beloved Blue Moon

A man wearing white gloves examines photographic film in a dimly lit photo lab, surrounded by shelves of supplies and equipment, illuminated by fluorescent lights above.

In 2001, Jake Shivery opened Blue Moon Camera and Machine in Portland's St. John's neighborhood. At the time, there were 11 other camera stores across the city, but Shivery decided to open a shop anyway. On December 1, he opened the doors -- and no one came.

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The FCC Is Hearing Public Appeals to Its Decision to Ban Foreign Drones

A close-up view of the United States Capitol building’s ornate facade with arched windows, and an American flag waving in the foreground against a blue sky.

Last year, the Federal Communications Commission added all foreign-made drones to what it calls the "Covered List," effectively banning drones produced outside of the US -- that includes DJI. DJI sued, of course, and now the FCC is hearing public appeals to its decision.

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Amazon Photos Redesign Adds Memory Feed, AI Search, and Alexa Controls

Two smartphones display the Amazon Photos app; one shows a search for "Ellie playing in the snow" with matching photos, while the other displays a smiling girl outdoors with the caption "Summer days.

Amazon is rethinking how users interact with their photo libraries, rolling out a redesigned experience for Amazon Photos that shifts the focus from storage to discovery. Rather than opening to a static grid of images, the updated app now surfaces curated memories the moment users launch it, aiming to make photo libraries feel more alive and accessible.

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OptiColour Expands Into Large Format as Analog Continues Its Resurgence

A box of OptiColour 200 4x5 color negative film is on the left. On the right, two developed film negatives and a camera lens are placed on a white surface.

Large format photographers have a new option on the table as OptiColour 200 makes its debut in 4×5, 5×7, and 8×10 sheet film. Built on the Wolfen NC200 emulsion, the film brings a familiar look to a format that continues to attract fine art, portrait, and landscape photographers seeking maximum image quality and tonal control.

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The Camera Crew All Wore Scrubs: The Amazing Logistics of Filming ‘The Pitt’

Two people stand facing each other and talking in a busy hospital setting, surrounded by medical staff and camera crew filming the scene with professional equipment.

The Pitt on HBO Max is about as immersive as a TV show can be. Set in real time, with each episode representing an hour in the hectic lives of staff working at the fictional Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Center's emergency room, viewers can get lost in the working (and sometimes personal) lives of Dr. Robby (Noah Wyle) and his crew.

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US Copyright Office Wants to Increase Cost to Register Photos by 55%

The black-and-white seal of the United States Copyright Office appears overlaid on a background of scattered 100-dollar bills. The seal features an eagle and the text “Seal of the United States Copyright Office 1870.”.

The US Copyright Office has proposed a substantial increase to the cost to register photos, citing rising costs and inflation. It argues the cost is still negligible, but critics say the Office is out of touch with reality.

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YouTuber Recreates ‘Star Wars’ with Cardboard

A man in a red hoodie holds a cardboard spaceship made from pizza boxes, styled like the Millennium Falcon. The background is split between green and a space scene with a small TIE fighter. Text reads "CARDBOARD WARS.

What happens when one of the internet’s most recognizable illusionists turns his attention to one of cinema’s most iconic franchises? In the case of Zach King, the answer is a full-scale recreation of Star Wars built almost entirely out of cardboard, creativity, and a network of collaborators that stretches across YouTube.

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Print Your Photos: It’s So Worth It

A smiling man kneels on a porch, holding a large framed photograph of a tree with vibrant red and orange autumn leaves. The house behind him has green steps, white railings, and purple accents.

After my dad passed away a couple of years ago, I inherited his Nikon F and FTn cameras which jump started a resurgence for the love of photography in me. Now with a binder full of negatives (and positives) and an SSD of scans, it felt weird just leaving them there. That's not where photos belong.

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Photographer Brings Measuring Tape to Miami GP to Get Cameras Past Security

A man in a red plaid shirt and overalls holds a yellow measuring tape, stretching it out horizontally with both hands against a white background.

Last week, PetaPixel reported that the Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix has strict rules on what cameras are allowed in -- so one photographer brought along a tape measure to prove that his gear was eligible for entry.

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