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Hasselblad Masters Photo Contest Accused of Shortlisting an AI Image

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

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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Two Studios Will Win a $50,000 Studio Upgrade

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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.

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

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

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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