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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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OpenAI Claims ChatGPT Images 2.0 Can Think

A vibrant collage surrounds the phrase "Create Everything at Once," featuring art, science, nature, photography, maps, a butterfly, a camera, anatomical drawing, cultural artifacts, and handwritten notes in various languages.

OpenAI has introduced ChatGPT Images 2.0, a significant update to its image generation system that expands its role from a creative tool into a more fully realized visual workflow platform. Available across ChatGPT, Codex, and the API, the new model is designed to handle more complex, real-world tasks with greater accuracy, flexibility, and control.

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Inside Leica’s Chicago Flagship: Where Gallery, Retail, and Community Converge

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Leica Camera AG has opened a new flagship store and gallery in Chicago, marking a milestone moment that aligns with two major anniversaries: 50 years of Leica Galleries and 20 years of Leica retail. The launch reflects the company’s continued shift toward experiential spaces that combine photography, culture, and community.

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Llano’s New Card Readers Double as Storage Cases

A llano portable device with a braided cable stands on a dark marble desk, in front of a camera, a computer monitor displaying a video editing timeline, and studio lighting, all under warm ambient lighting.

Llano has introduced a pair of compact 2-in-1 card readers and storage solutions with the F17 and F18, designed for photographers, videographers, and content creators who need both portability and efficient data transfer in a single device. While the F17 targets higher-speed workflows with UHS-II support, the F18 offers a more accessible USB 3.0 option built around UHS-I performance, giving users flexibility depending on their needs.

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