Photography News

Stay up-to-date with the latest news within the photography industry. Here we feature new photography gear announcements, creative conferences, and other interesting headlines related to the world of photography and filmmaking.

Hasselblad Sold Out Its Entire First Run of the $469 Vandra Backpacks

Lost in the shuffle of the launch of the X2D II 100C medium format camera in August was the announcement of a Hasselblad backpack called the Vandra. This boxy, high-end bag is pricy at $469, but that didn't stop interested buyers: Hasselblad sold out its entire first run.

From Rainbows to Tornadoes, Weather Photo Contest Winners Capture Nature’s Beauty and Power

The Royal Meteorological Society's 2025 Standard Chartered Weather Photographer of the Year competition marked its 10th anniversary this year and celebrates the photographers who capture the beauty, drama, and power of weather across the globe.

Zoner Studio Fall 2025 Update Makes It Easier to Find Your Best Photos

The Zoner Studio Fall Update 2025 promises a major step forward for photographers seeking faster, more intelligent workflows.

Getty Images and Perplexity Sign Multi-Year Licensing Deal

One of the world's leading photo agencies, Getty, has struck a multi-year agreement with Perplexity to display Getty Images across Perplexity's AI-powered search and discovery tools.

Meta Stock Had Its Worst Day In Three Years Due to AI Overspending Worries

The same week that Nvidia became the world's first $5 trillion company, significantly propelled by its AI-related investments and products, Meta's stock had its worst day in three years because traders fear that Meta has overspent on AI.

Webb Embraces Spooky Season With Red Spider Nebula Portrait

The NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope got into the spooky season spirit this week by capturing a "cosmic creepy-crawly called NGC 6537," more commonly referred to as the Red Spider Nebula.

Hockey Puck Shatters Photographer’s Lens During NHL Game

A photographer's lens "shattered into about 1,000 pieces" during an NHL game between the Nashville Predators and Tampa Bay Lightning this week.

The Camera Trick Behind an Iconic 1937 Film Visual Effect

Sh! The Octopus may not be remembered as a great film of the 1930s like King Kong or The Awful Truth, in fact it was named as one of the greatest bad movies of all time. But there is one scene, involving some very clever camera work, that continues to get talked about today.

Polar Bears International Publishes Drone Guidance for Photographers

Polar Bears International has published guidelines for photographers and filmmakers using drones to capture wildlife in the Arctic.

Historical Daguerreotype Among 1,000+ Artifacts Stolen in Oakland Museum Heist

At least one historical daguerreotype was among a set of more than 1,000 artifacts that were stolen from the Oakland Museum of California earlier this month.

Sony Is the First Camera Company to Verify Authenticity of Video Content

Alongside new Sony a1 II and a9 III firmware updates, Sony has bolstered its commitment to content authenticity, extended its verification technology to video content recorded with select Sony cameras. It is the industry's first C2PA-compliant camera-authentication solution for video.

How a Former Pro Photographer Leads the Fight to Protect Student Media

Citing budgetary deficits, Indiana University ended the print edition of its student newspaper and fired the director of student media, igniting national debate over censorship.

AstrHori’s New Ultra-Wide 9mm f/2.8 APS-C Lens Costs Only $169

AstrHori has unveiled its newest wide-angle prime, the 9mm f/2.8, an ultra-wide lens designed for APS-C cameras. Priced at $169, the compact lens offers a dramatic 111.4° angle of view with near-zero distortion, remarkable for a non-fisheye optic at this price.

Porsche Built a Car Just for Photography

A team of nine apprentices at Porsche Leipzig GmbH turned a high-performance Porsche 718 Boxster S sports car into one of the world's wildest camera cars.

Canva’s New ‘Creative OS’ Promises to Be Its Biggest Evolution Yet

Canva has announced the Creative Operating System and it is calling it the biggest evolution of its product to date. It includes a new AI model, a better video editor, and a new version of Affinity that combines all of its apps into one platform and delivers it to customers for free.

How One Professor Revolutionized Smartphone Photography

Smartphones have fundamentally changed photography, enabling people with no camera skill to shoot acceptable images. And that is largely down to something called computational photography that smartly manipulates the sensor so that shadows and highlights are visible in the same shot.

ProGrade’s Versatile New Thunderbolt 5 Dock Is Built for Creative Pros

ProGrade Digital has announced the PG25 Pro, a Thunderbolt 5-equipped dock designed for professional creative workflows.

Sony a1 II and a9 III AF Tracking Was Already Great, But It Just Got Better

Sony has released major new firmware updates for its pair of flagship Alpha mirrorless cameras, the a1 II and the a9 III. Version 4.0 for both cameras adds improved autofocus performance thanks to Real-time Recognition AF+, among other enhancements.

Leica’s New Branded Small Leather Goods Collection Starts at $150

Leica, no stranger to expensive Leica-themed items that often have little to do with photo-taking, announced a new series of nine Leica-branded small black leather goods. The new line of stylish accessories is designed for Leica aficionados and ranges from $150 to $320.

Harlowe Announces Two News Portable Lights for Pros and Creators

Harlowe is launching two new continuous LED lights: the Max Air 40 and the Pro 300 Spectra. Both can deliver powerful light for photographers on location or in the studio.

‘Not Particularly Great Photo’ of Well-Dressed Man Outside Louvre Heist Goes Viral

An Associated Press photographer who snapped a viral image of a well-dressed young man near the Louvre heist in Paris has spoken about the photo he calls "not particularly great."

Rode’s New Wireless Micro Camera Kit Is More Powerful and Easier to Use

Rode has announced the Wireless Micro Camera Kit, the successor to the current Wireless Micro system that promises to be more powerful, significantly more flexible thanks to universal camera compatibility, and easier to use thanks to an improved receiver unit with an integrated display.

How I Upgraded My Camera Gear Through MPB

From clearing out cameras to upgrading lenses, MPB supports photographers and videographers at every stage of their creative journey. It offers a trusted hub for buying and selling high-quality used gear. It is a safe, reliable, and straightforward way to sell gear you don't want and score great deals on the gear you do.

Sandmarc’s New $270 Telephoto Lens Doubles the iPhone 17 Pro’s Zoom

Sandmarc has announced a new Telephoto 48mm lens for Apple's latest iPhone models, designed to take Apple's tetraprism camera even further.

Robert Irwin Says His Photography Gear Often Gets Stolen

Steve Irwin's son Robert, famous in his own right and a talented photographer, recently revealed that he is constantly having to deal with thieves stealing his photo gear.