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Weekend Reading 1.15.2026

Interesting/useful/fun stories to check out over the weekend (Warning: Highly Bookmarkable). A weekly roundup of links curated by Frank Rocco. (Image: Arnie Adler) 7 Photography Tips That Helped Me Fix My Photography Apple, Google Urged By Senators To Remove X & Grok Apps Over AI Image Abuse Why it’s So Easy to Fall in Love with Black and White Street Photography Lives in Motion: Vera Hershenberg’s Photography Exhibition A Day with David Bowie: how a visit to a psychiatric clinic changed him – and his music A Walk in the Park? — Street Portraits from NYC South Korea Week: Lee…

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Advocacy Alert: ASMP Issues Letter Regarding Changes to Federal Drone Laws

In December, significant changes were made to the federal laws related to drones, including the ban of sales of new drone from certain companies, including DJI, the most popular drone equipment manufacturer for photographers and videographers, and the company of choice for many ASMP Members. In response to these proposed (and now final) changes, ASMP National Board Chair Kevin Brusie and ASMP CEO Thomas Maddrey drafted a letter to President Trump expressing ASMP’s concern that these sweeping changes would negatively impact not only ASMP & NANPA Members, but all creators. You can see the letter below. We will continue to…

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Weekend Reading 1.8.2026

Interesting/useful/fun stories to check out over the weekend (Warning: Highly Bookmarkable). A weekly roundup of links curated by Frank Rocco. (Image: Cate Brown) Focus Stack Photography: Tips From a Professional Lucile Boiron Bouche 5 Things Professional Photographers Do That Beginners Don’t Amazon Skips The Speakers By Moving Alexa To ‘Alexa.com’ The Exposure Triangle Is Not Your Problem How to Choose the Right VPN for You Sean Stanley: Ashes of Summer The Photography Process That Changed the World What Is a Word of Mouth Marketing Strategy? X’s deepfake machine is infuriating policymakers around the globe Building a Stronger Network in 2026…

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NATIONAL / Creative Studio Portraits – A 1/2 Day, Hands-On Lighting Workshop with Eli Infante in Los Angeles / Presented by Westcott & Sony

Creative Studio Portraits with Eli Infante / Presented by Westcott & Sony You won’t want to miss this exclusive 1/2 day, hands-on workshop with photographer Eli Infante in Los Angeles on February 5, 2026 from 1pm – 5pm held at the Sony Media Production Center in Los Angeles. The day begins with a presentation & demo from Eli before going hands on over the next three hours in three different shooting bays (two strobe & one continuous light) outfitted with the latest Westcott lighting gear. This workshop is strictly limited so that each participant can have time in the various…

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