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Amateur photographer 'arrested' for police officer pic

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 10:04:00 +0100

Amateur Photographer is investigating claims that a photographer was arrested on Chatham High Street in Kent under anti-terrorism laws after taking a picture of a police officer.

Met's photography advice not Home Office approved

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 17:19:00 +0100

The Home Office has distanced itself from photography guidance that was published by the Metropolitan Police earlier today.

Environmental Photographer deadline looms

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 12:33:00 +0100

Photographers have only a few weeks left to enter this year's Environmental Photographer of the Year competition. Picture credit: Abhijit Nandi

Photographers will be stopped under terror law, says Met 'advice' (update 3.30pm)

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 11:45:00 +0100

Photographers can expect to be stopped and quizzed by police if they are seen taking pictures of officers, according to guidance published by London's Metropolitan Police.

Moon landing was 'huge leap for photography', says Hasselblad

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 09:25:00 +0100

A small step for a man was a 'huge leap for photography' says Hasselblad which is marking the 40th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing this month.

Stolen Nikon cameras 'recovered' in police raid AP coverage 'helped' trace missing gear

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 15:22:00 +0100

Tens of thousands of pounds worth of top-of-the-range Nikon cameras that went missing in a fraud involving a fake BBC purchase order have been recovered, Amateur Photographer can exclusively reveal.

UK photographer lands best picture crown

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 13:59:00 +0100

The traditional still image makes a bigger impression on the viewer than rolling TV news and the internet, claim organisers of The Press Photographer's Year 2009. A photo of an orphaned elephant by UK-based freelance photographer Rosie Hallam beat nearly 8,000 images to claim the Photograph of the Year title. Picture credit: Rosie Hallam

Franke & Heidecke worker speaks as closure looms

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 11:02:00 +0100

A handful of workers are clinging on to their jobs at Franke & Heidecke, German maker of the famous Rolleiflex twin lens cameras as closure looms and 119 staff are axed.

Leica tight-lipped over S2 launch date

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 09:36:00 +0100

Leica has indicated that its long-awaited S2 camera is still on course for launch this summer despite a dealer's claim that it will not arrive until 'September'.

Nikon showcase at Angel photography workshops

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 13:49:00 +0100

Renowned wildlife photographer Heather Angel is to hold one-day workshops in East Grinstead, West Sussex on 25 and 26 July. Picture credit: Heather Angel

Photography news: BT phone box is 'smallest art gallery'

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 12:50:00 +0100

A BT telephone box has been converted into what is claimed to be the world's smallest art gallery...

G20 inquiry: Police treatment of press criticised (update)

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 09:51:00 +0100

Police officers must have greater awareness and recognition of the UK Press Card used by photographers and journalists, an official police inquiry into the G20 demonstrations has said. Picture: Chris Cheesman

Facebook photos may breach new press rules

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 13:25:00 +0100

A newspaper's publication of images depicting survivors of the Dunblane massacre - plucked from social networking websites - breached the press watchdog's code of conduct.

Digital camera production sees big drop

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 12:01:00 +0100

Digital camera production plummeted 28.9% in the first five months of 2009, according to figures released by Japanese manufacturers.

'Novice' photographer in golf tournament storm

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 08:53:00 +0100

A British golfer has blamed the sound of a camera's shutter for destroying his chances of winning the French Open.

BBC Genius of Photography DVDs up for grabs

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 17:05:00 +0100

Amateur Photographer readers can win one of 20 copies of the BBC's Genius of Photography series, which is released on DVD on 6 July.

Leica: S-system on track despite Phase One split report

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 15:18:00 +0100

Leica claims that its S-system project is going 'extremely well' but has not clarified whether it will be affected by the reported ending of its 'strategic partnership' with Phase One.

Olympus E-P1: AP technical editor gives Jessops video interview

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 13:40:00 +0100

Amateur Photographer's technical editor Angela Nicholson talks about the new Olympus E-P1 camera after its UK unveiling at Jessops, New Oxford Street, London.

Spaceman Aldrin lands on South Bank for photoshoot

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 12:56:00 +0100

Former astronaut Buzz Aldrin arrived on London's South Bank for a photoshoot this morning. Picture credit: Barney Britton

Photographer guidance delayed after Home Office reshuffle

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 11:26:00 +0100

Guidance designed to ensure police officers do not misuse anti-terrorism legislation when dealing with photographers has been delayed further, due to the recent Home Office reshuffle, Amateur Photographer understands.