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Have you seen the latest from ASMP: American Society of Media Photographers – National Page? https://www.asmp.org/advocacy/photographers-rights-asmps-korman-v-free-beacon-amicus-brief/

Cinema Shot's 2nd Annual Filmmaker's Tools & Tech Showcase Registration is OPEN! Use the QR Code in the flyer below or visit www.cinemashot.com/events to register and view this year's Program!

This is your only opportunity to see all our manufacturers together under one roof this year.

Please register so we can have your name badge ready when you check in. We look forward to seeing you at The 2026 Showcase!

'Introduction to 4×5 Large Format Film Photography' will be back this October! ⁠
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Learn the fundamentals of 4×5 large format film photography in this hands-on weekend workshop. Designed for beginners and intermediate photographers, this class introduces students to the large format camera as both a technical tool and a slower, more intentional way of making photographs.
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When: Saturday & Sunday, October 3rd, & 4th, 9am-5pm
Where: Colorado Photographic Arts Center⁠
Instructor: Jackie Webster⁠
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For more information and to register, click this link: https://cpacphoto.org/introduction-to-4x5-large-format-film-photography-october-3rd-4th/

Image Credit: Jackie Webster

AI’s Piracy Problem: You Can’t Build an Empire on Stolen Goods | Copyright Alliance This is part one of a four-part blog series about AI companies use of pirated copies of copyrighted works taken from illicit sources to train their AI models. As generative artificial intelligence races from novelty

Join us for a virtual PhotoVox presentation on October 14th at 6:30pm — Protecting Your Work with Joy Naylor.

Hear from Joe Naylor, Founder and CEO of ImageRights International as he presents, “Protecting Your Work,” a deep dive into the essential strategies photographers can use to protect and monetize their creative work. Learn how U.S. Copyright Office registration, strong contracts, and diligent record-keeping can empower you to safeguard your images and recover damages in cases of infringement. Gain practical tips and insights from real-world success stories to enhance your business practices and protect your artistic voice.

Free for CPAC members, $10 for non-members.

Register here:
https://cpacphoto.org/photovox-october-2026/

Image Credit: From the Hip Photo

A senior executive at Microsoft believes A.I. systems built on the work of others will be seen as “an astonishing theft of unprecedented proportions” and possibly the greatest robbery of labor in human history, according to court documents unredacted Thursday in an ongoing Manhattan lawsuit.

Reached for comment, attorney Steven Lieberman, leading the Daily News’ legal efforts , said the new disclosures prove the companies are knowingly committing theft, as opposed to operating within the parameters of the “fair use” doctrine as they claim.

New docs in A.I. copyright suit reveal startling admission by Microsoft exec over ‘astonishing theft’ A Microsoft executive’s startling admission appeared in a newly unredacted filing in the landmark copyright infringement legal battle playing out between newspapers like the Daily News and The New York Times and tech companies…

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ASMP and NANPA Push Back Against Colorado Wildlife Photography Permit Proposal - ASMP ASMP and NANPA are urging Colorado to reject a proposed wildlife photography permit. Read the objections, our response, and the full five-page comments submitted by ASMP CEO Thomas Maddrey.