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Charles Moore, Civil Rights Photographer, Dies at 79

March 15, 2010 - Charles Moore, whose photographs of Civil Rights protests during the 1950s and 1960s were among the most memorable of that era, died March 11 at his home near West Palm Beach, Florida. More »

Reuters Wins POYi's Documentary Project of the Year

March 08, 2010 - The top documentary prize was announced with winners of various multimedia and editing categories. The Los Angeles Times won the contest's top editing prize. More »

©Tomas van Houtryve

Van Houtryve Wins POYi's Freelance Photographer of the Year Award

March 01, 2010 - Van Houtryve's portfolio focused on entrenched communist regimes. Other top winners in agency/freelance categories included Marcus Bleasdale, Thomas Lekfeldt and Brian Frank. More »

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Palu Wins Alexia Foundation Grant

February 24, 2010 - After 10 years of applying, photographer Louie Palu says he finally figured out how to write a winning proposal for the $15,000 grant. More »

Paul Hansen

Paul Hansen of Sweden Wins POYi Newspaper Photographer of the Year

February 22, 2010 - Swedish photograph Paul Hansen takes top prize in POYi's newspaper category. Stephanie Sinclair won the Community Awareness Award, another major prize. More »

Reuters/Mohammed Ameen

U.S. Military Frees Iraqi Photographer

February 10, 2010 - Reuters freelancer Ibrahim Jassam Mohammed has been released after nearly 18 months of detention as a "security threat." An Iraqi court had ordered him freed in November 2008 for lack of evidence against him. More »

Magnum Sells Press Print Archive to Dell Mogul, Other Investors

February 02, 2010 - As part of the deal, the collection of more than 185,000 prints has been moved to the Harry Ransom Center at the University of Texas where it will be exhibited and studied. More »

Photographers in Haiti Face Shortages of Fuel, Water, Housing, and Food

January 15, 2010 - Earthquake damage limits communications and mobility, forcing photographers to carry in supplies and improvise on the ground. More »

Janet Reeves, 9 Photogs Lose Jobs at The Washington Times

December 31, 2009 - Photo department is virtually eliminated in broader layoffs at the financially troubled newspaper More »

Sports Illustrated Unveiling e-Reader Product

December 03, 2009 - Magazine publishers have been scrambling to adapt their print magazines to small screens, anticipating adoption of e-readers that offer color, sound, photos and video. More »

Sources: AP Cuts At Least Eight Photo Staff

November 18, 2009 - Among those let go was national photo editor Victor Vaughan, one of the AP’s highest ranking journalists of color. More »

FotoWeek DC Lights Up Washington

November 10, 2009 - The photo festival returns for a second year, with an emphasis on documentary work. More »

U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Andrew Smith

Military Reverses Short-Lived Ban on Photos of Afghanistan Deaths

October 16, 2009 - The change came after the Pentagon distanced itself from the policy amid media scrutiny this week. More »

New Rule Bans Some Afghanistan Casualty Photos

October 14, 2009 - Pictures of American military deaths are rare, but until now they have not been officially banned during either of the ongoing wars. More »

In Youth Sports Photography, It’s Pros Vs. Parents

September 30, 2009 - Photographers who shoot action photos at school sports games face competition from amateurs armed with DSLRs who give pictures away. More »