The sad news came through today that Roy DeCarava has passed away. Roy died of natural causes in Manhattan on Tuesday at the age of 89.

So, moments after posting the last blog raving about how cool kite aerial photography technology is, I came across this baby. Let's just say, I'm ready to trade up to the AeriCam.

Ever wish you had your own personal photographer that would follow you around and snap photos of your day? Well one British design firm has created a "lifelogger" that will do just that.

Looks like Nikon is getting release happy this week, and we in the photo world say "bring it on!" So get comfy and we'll take a gander at the new D3s DSLR and the DX macro lens.

After all the Nobel attention the CCD has gotten in the past week, it seems apropos to take a look at some new developments in sensor technology. A team of Dutch scientists have designed a sensor that has the potential to lower the price of digital cameras while boosting image quality.

Any documentary nuts out there? Well now we can appease our photography and documentary nerd cravings at the same time with a bio piece about iconic architectural photographer Julius Shulman.

Irving Penn, longtime photographer and inspiration to many, died yesterday at the impressive age of 92. He will always be remembered for teaching the world that clarity and simplicity are sometimes the most striking qualities in a photograph.

Three American scientists were awarded a Nobel prize in physics this morning. Two of these intrepid inventors were the brains behind that crucial step in digital photography technology, the CCD sensor. Bravo!

We don't need no stinkin' Emmy's! We've got the Lucies instead! The 2009 winners of the International Photography Awards were announced on Saturday honoring dozens of talented photographers.  

Business is bad. We all know it. So in this time when money is so tight, you, the professional photographer, need to make sure every marketing move you make is more savvy than the last one. Google Analytics to the rescue!