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Photography Stories 2007

Press photographer involved in court scuffle
Highland News man roughed up in attempt to take snatch pic

Photographer with 40-year career behind him has died
Former Scotsman and Edinburgh Evening News man covered many big sporting events

Call for entries for First ScotRail Press Photography Awards
Contest is open to staff, freelance, trainee and student photographers

High pass rate in press photography exams
Results "outstanding" with a 90 per cent pass rate

Midlands press photographer who won MBE has died, aged 74
Former Grantham Journal photographer Peter Dean suffered a heart attack

Brain tumour claims life of lecturer and photographer Eddie Bissell
Lensman worked at the Walsall Observer, Rugeley Times, Staffordshire News and Birmingham Post

Veteran photographer bows out
Paul Bentley has retired after 45 years with the Telegraph & Argus in Bradford

Press photographer uses skills behind the lens for charity calendar
Chance to get away from the office proves inspiration for Apex news man

Chronicle's picture tribute to veteran lensman Sam Farr
Bath paper celebrates the work of respected photographer as he takes early retirement

Photo blog by press snappers lets pictures tell the full story
Multimedia blog brings photos to life and gives new angle on the news

False arrest claim photographer plans to sue police
'Not Guilty' verdict from magistrates paves way for freelance's legal move

Press photographers eye modern role in plan for more up-to-date training
Training body is asking editors, picture editors, photographers, and trainers for their views

Copyright issues for photojournalists
Lively debate expected at event which will put spotlight on photographers' rights

Ten years of success for press and photo agency
United National Photographers is celebrating its tenth anniversary

Snapper was on patrol with soldiers killed by roadside bomb
Telegraph man had been with soldiers in Afghanistan just 36 hours before they were killed

Former News snapper lucky to be alive after coming under fire in Afghanistan
"The ground was being sprayed by machine gun fire and bullets were landing everywhere"

Image of boy held aloft by spears scoops international photo award
Striking image beats world-wide competition to wow judges in Commonwealth awards

Tributes as photographer completes 30 years at South West titles
Veteran gets a surprise as friends and colleagues mark big anniversary

Work of more than 60 press photographers goes on display
'Out of the Darkness' has been organised by the Northern Ireland Press Photographers Association

Student press photographer scoops six month placement at The Times
Former Norton College trainee will work on national's picture desk after wowing judges with her photos

Freelance photographer found guilty of obstructing the police
Case raises important questions about relationship between journalists and the police

Veil woman gives photographers identity dilemma in court 'snatch'
Picture desk faced challenge of making sure pic was of right person without seeing her face

MEN photographer among big winners at Picture Editors' Awards
The Sunday Herald and Newbury Weekly News also pick up prizes at popular event

Regional press snappers in line for Picture Editors' Awards glory
Judges reveal their favourites after more than 8,500 images were received for prestigious event

Journal opens its archives as it marks 175th anniversary
Iconic images go on display. Plus more on how daily paper is marking its milestone

Photographer ready for new life in Cyprus after hanging up his camera
Westcountry lensman who spent more than 30 years in newspapers heads for the sun

Picture Editors' Awards to go ahead: entries now being accepted
Support from sponsors allows prestigious contest to press head for June event

Photographer has police caution rescinded eight months after arrest
Snapper who accepted a caution succeeds in legal move

Tributes to 'dedicated and loyal' Leader lens legend Tom Hunter
Tributes pour in for photographer who served his paper for more than 50 years

Football match arrest photographer is sentenced
Snapper who pleaded guilty to public order offence is given a six-month community order

Yorkshire Post man joins NCTJ photo exams board
Future photographer and photojournalists to benefit from expert's experience

Express snappers boycott Westlife gig after management attempts pic ban
Editor slams "appalling" move to stop photos being published on the web

Young Cricket Photographer of the year is revealed
Panel "unanimous" as Jessica Homer is selected as MCC's Young Cricket Photographer 2007

Prizes for Herald and Evening Times in press photography awards
Glasgow papers bring home the prizes from prestigious annual awards

Snapper arrested at football match pleads guilty to public order charge
Freelance admits he "gave the finger" to the directors' box

Picture Editors' Awards a step closer to being saved
Five new sponsors pledge to support industry event - but organisers say more help is needed

Regional press snappers make Scottish photography shortlist
More than 3,000 entries are cut to final shortlist for April awards date

Death of photographer dubbed the 'human dynamo'
Tributes are paid to Evening Star and EADT veteran who loved adventure

Rights of press photographers are pulled into focus
Access to crime scenes, copyright and contracts among issues discussed at conference

Press photographer retires from 'best job in the world'
Streakers, royalty and Concorde rank highly for Citizen man Richard Besent

Sudden death of long-serving Evening Mail man Dennis
Tributes are paid to "much loved" photographer who began his career as a compositor

New online photo contest offers £1,000 prize
Entries are sought for interactive free to enter competition

Threat to 'break photographer's neck' in road rage incident
Press man tells court he's still affected by incident when man leapt from a car

May date pencilled in for awards 'the industry wanted to save'

Photographer's football ground ban is lifted
Freelance says he is looking forward to returning to "second home"

Picture Editors' Awards could be saved
Proposal to host "photographers' Oscars" in Liverpool is among suggestions put forward

Work of Press and Journal snappers tours the Highlands
Year-long tour showcases best of work to highlight the region

Freelance photographer in new twist after court date on public order charge
Latest news on Midlands sports snapper who was removed from Field Mill

Evening Telegraph launches city centre photography studio
New family photos venture follows closure of portrait picture business

Picture Editors' Awards cancelled for 2007 - future years in doubt
Lack of funding blamed as popular photography contest is scrapped

Work of Press and Journal snappers tours the Highlands

Picture editor all smiles as he makes stand-up comedy final
Comedy newcomer Stuart wins through just 14 months after first performance

Westcountry titles put picture archives online
Papers adopt Digital Asset Solutions software as Philip Chisholm rejoins team

Photographer 'stunned' after football match arrest
Freelance was ejected from ground mid-match as he covered Town game for Evening Post

Beer and money on offer for best FA Cup photos
Get your cameras out - prizes on offer for 'Photo of the Round'

Photo opportunity extended as competition deadline is put back
Prizes of up to £1,000 are up for grabs in Commonwealth contest

Photographer-turned-writer hangs up his notepad after 50-year career
Echo man turned from his lens to the keyboard for popular nostalgia column