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Photography and journalism - latest news

A picture paints a thousand words and it has always been the case that a great photo can light up any page of a newspaper.

In today's world of digital technology and citizen journalists lurking on every corner, photographers and photography have never been so important. Here you will find all the stories we have carried about this sector of the industry.

This image of England cricketer Jonathan Trott being run out during last year's Ashes series has now won two awards for photographer Gareth Copley of the Press Association. It won the Sports Action section of the World Press Photo competition, and was also named Picture of the Year in the Sports Journalists Association annual awards.

Press photo awards axed after sponsor pulls out
Organisers 'confident' of securing new deal for 2011 prize giving

Former Scotsman journalist is top sports hack again
Plus: Another gong for PA photographer

Photographers do battle for right to shoot Queen
Chance of a lifetime for former students in new competition

Press photographer dies after covering match
Freelance collapsed outside stadium following League Two game

Agency snapper earns photography's 'Nobel Prize'
Dramatic run-out image triumphs in worldwide contest

Tributes to photographer hailed as 'one of the best'
Colleagues remember Post and Mail 'legend'

New Year photography project enters new decade
Exhibition showcases latest images from 24-year mission

Paper wins landmark web photos copyright battle
Photographer fails to claim £495 after pics used for police appeal

Ministers ignore protests over stop and search
Mass protest fails to change government's stance

Haiti assignment for former local press photographer
More scenes of devastation for snapper who covered LA fires

Photographer shot in line of duty exhibits work
Snapper shows off work from three decades of photojournalism

New solo venture for ex-press photographer
Former Trinity snapper trains her lens on pets and portraits

Photographer wins £5K damages from police
DNA records deleted following successful claim

Top trainee photographers named in annual awards
Midlands duo crowned best from 2009's new 'seniors'

Police u-turn on anti-terror photography laws
Missive advises officers to stop restricting public photography

Pass rate goes up for photography trainees
Two third gain senior status in NCTJ exams

Lifetime achievement award for Paul Delmar
Renowned press photography tutor is 'unsung hero'

Photographer of the stars dies aged 80
Snapper's career encompassed regional press and Tiswas

Press photographer wins top landscape prize
Fell race pic earns plaudits for Herald snapper

Photographer recalls historic fall of Berlin Wall
Evening Post snappers paints vivid picture of events 20 years on

'One-off' former chief photographer dies aged 76
Denis Williams served Herts town for 32 years

Photographer who snapped stuck bus dies aged 79
Iconic image was flashed around the world

Sheffield student takes top Times photography award
Delmar pupil claims crown for seventh year on trot

Press photography student enters twilight world
Football pic earns Australia trip for young snapper

Regional press snapper uses ostrich egg as camera
Citizen photographer watches the birdie

Photographer stopped from taking beach photos
Incident could have far-reaching repercussions for press

Last Evening News photographer is made redundant
Award-winning snapper to go freelance

Photographers face UK-wide police clampdown
BJP probe shows use of controversial Terrorism Act provision

Photography award deadline extended
Plus: New post for former Scotsman editor and more news in brief

Hot news in LA for former regional press snapper
Wildfires come within ten miles of ex-WMN photographer's home

Journalist receives police apology after camera snatch
Officer returns equipment after grabbing camera at story scene

Daily echoes a year in the life of its readers
Online project showcases Dorset scenes through eyes of readers

Students may refuse to retake law exam
Row over college blunder hots up

Students face exam retakes after college blunder
Law paper invalidated by industry training body

Press duo begin and end their careers together
'Heroes' bow out after 44 years with same paper

One-paper photographer retires after 46 years
'Phenomenal' Hull snapper takes well-earned retirement

Photography campaign to counter stop and search
Plus: Final tee for sports writer, latest challenge for daring reporter – and more news in brief

Stop and search for journalists on vox pop
Terrorism Act cited by PCSOs who demanded to see ID

North-East photographer's life-saving legacy
Journalist's death sparked successful health care campaign

West country photographic veteran dies aged 73
Daily Press man spent 41 years in one office

MEN photographer's arty pic snaps up top award
Photo of Da Vinci drawing picked from hundreds

Young Press snapper earns 'Garlands' of praise
Dramatic horse trials pic inspires Fleet Street legend

Ex-Scotsman snapper aims to bowl 'em over
Macleod to launch specialist cricket photography service

Photographer's trip back in time for new exhibition
Showcase of North East town as it was and is

Leopard's lunch date pic earns worldwide bylines
Trainee snapper captures brave rat's cat encounter

Readers asked to post pics for new project
Title to showcase best of 'citizen photojournalism'

Paedophile caught after posing for local paper photo
Detectives locate sex attacker hundreds of miles away

Photography prize worth £10,000 up for grabs
Third annual landscape picture award now open

Pass rates increase for photography NCEs
Twelve candidates made it through latest exams

Photography lecturer finalist in learning award
Three decades of tuition recognised in regional scheme

Annual photography competition open for entries
£10,000 top prize on offer to overall winner

Fire engine chase yields dramatic pictures
Photographer captures drama of gas explosion

KM turns back the years in photo exhibition
Staff trawl through archives for yesteryear show

Winning photographs from Scottish Press Awards
Scotsman and Record photographers crowned country's best

Chief photographer retires after 35 years with newspaper
Stuart Robertson covered miners' strike and Bosnia tour

Photographer assaulted outside court
Jail term for man who attacked press photographer

Photographer retires after four decades with newspaper
Ray Corke honoured with surprise presentation by mayor

Photographer's new web project rocks
Former geologist reveals hidden secrets of new venture

New book showcases photos never seen before
BPPA champions images that fail to make it into print

Former press photographer Ziggy dies aged 81
Polish-born lensman settled in North-West after war

PA photographer crowned Scotland's finest
David Cheskin takes home top prize at photo celebration

Lifetime achievement award for press photographer
Ian Torrance to be recognised at annual ceremony

New Year photography exhibition goes on show
Archant Suffolk staffer's project rolls on

Husband and wife team bow out after four decades
Chief photographer once snapped Lennon on stage

See some of the shortlisted entries in the FirstScot Rail Press Photography Awards 2008
Feast your eyes Scotland's best press photography

Scotsman photographer aims to make it five
Ian Rutherford shortlisted again in Scottish awards

Trinity Mirror mobile sites enter new phase
Plus: wildlife photography competition open for entries, BBC director to speak at media awards – and more news in brief

Shields editor takes over Society chairmanship
Plus: Journalists still 'untrustworthy' – and more news in brief

Police federation chair calls for photography code
Met chief fears photographers could be hampered in work

Hundreds gather for photography demonstration
Snappers exercise right to take pictures in public

Photographers plan New Scotland Yard protest
Comedian Mark Thomas joins campaign against new laws

Record entries for Scottish photography awards
Over 3,000 submissions for annual press celebration

Gary Lineker backs local press campaign
Plus: PA chief speaks at publishing debate, former North Wales photographer dies – and more news in brief

New terrorism law 'could curb press photography'
Fears over scope of new Act

Memorial service for ex-Journalists' Charity chairman
Plus: New tips website for photographers – and more news in brief

Reviewers wanted for new TV website
Plus: Press photographers' work exhibited, 148 new mobile phone sites – and more news in brief

Murder victim's body shown in front page splash
Croydon weekly aims for strong message with shocking image

Conference to examine sexism in the media
Plus: A raffle for a Romeo reporter, £5,000 photography bursary – and more news in brief

Photographers go 'green' for annual award
Plus: How the police lost £2,000, graduate scheme open for applications – and more news in brief

World newspaper congress cancelled
Plus: New Press Complaints codebook, freelance training days and more news in brief

Murderer prevents his photo being published
Landmark ruling could have wider effetcs on crime reporting

Tributes to photographer with "great joie de vivre"
World traveller and speedway fan dies aged 77

Veteran snapper relives great photographic moments
George bows out after 34 years at Advertiser

Entries open for 152nd international photography prize
Pictures could feature in touring exhibition, charity match to honour budding young journalist – and more news in brief

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