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.

Why New Digicams Fail to Capture the Magic of the Originals | The PetaPixel Podcast

This week on the PetaPixel Podast, Chris Niccolls and Jaron Schneider are joined by Gordon Laing and Sarah Teng for a discussion on the explosive popularity of digicams and why no matter how hard they might try, modern companies can't fully recapture the magic of the point-and-shoot cameras from 10+ years ago.

PhotoCuller Speeds Up Your Photo Workflow and Keeps You In Control of Your Images

One of the most frustrating and time-consuming parts of being a photographer is dealing with all of the photos. The keepers make it worthwhile, but wouldn't it be nice not to slog through hundreds or thousands of photos to find the few you or your client actually want? That's where PhotoCuller comes in, helping photographers manage their photos from ingest to editing and save precious time.

YouTuber Drops Camera Into London’s River Thames, Finds Invasive Species

The River Thames is one of the most famous rivers in the world, but what goes on beneath its waters? A YouTuber recently dropped a few cameras into the deep to find out.

Instagram Edits Now Lets You Make Custom Photo and Video Carousels

Starting today, Instagram users can make carousels in the platform's free, dedicated video editing app, Edits. The update lets people mix and match photos and videos on a customized canvas using existing Edits tools, plus new ones built specifically for carousels.

Parents Are Using AI to Create Their Kids’ School Photos Instead of Paying Photographers

Parents are increasingly turning to AI to create their children’s school photos or remove watermarks from existing images to avoid paying photographers.

It Looks Like the Sony FX5 Is Delayed Again

A few weeks ago, it looked like the Sony FX5 might start shipping by the end of this month. It seems the release date may have slipped a little bit again.

Fastest-Ever ‘Mind Reading’ AI Model Can Reconstruct Images From Your Brain

Scientists have developed an AI model that can “read” a person’s brain activity and reconstruct what they’re looking at with striking speed and accuracy. The astonishing results can be seen above -- with the original image that the person sees on the left and the AI’s reconstruction on the right.

Woman Berates Photographers Over Engagement Shoot at Beauty Spot

A "racist" woman who yelled "go back to Mexico" at photographers capturing a couple getting engaged at a park in Laguna Beach, California, has been outed on the internet.

AFP Photographers Attacked by Settlers in the West Bank, Leaving One Hospitalized

An Agence France-Presse (AFP) photographer was beaten by armed Israeli settlers yesterday (Tuesday) while covering violence against Palestinian olive farmers in the occupied West Bank, according to witnesses and colleagues.

Save Up to 30% on SmallRig Photo and Video Gear This October

SmallRig’s Autumn Savings promotion runs from October 6 through 15, 2026, with up to 30% off selected photography and video accessories. These offers below include tripods, batteries, camera and phone rigs, and portable lights.

This Firework-Like Supernova Remnant Is the Result of an Explosion People Saw 845 Years Ago

Scientists using the Gemini North telescope in Hawai'i captured a new photo of Pa 30, a supernova remnant believed to be the remains of a supernova that people witnessed in August 1181.

This Chinese Micro Four Thirds Camera Seen at IFA Is Real Weird

Earlier this year, Chinese imaging technology company Shenzhen Sonida Digital Technology Co. Ltd. (Sonida) officially joined the Micro Four Thirds system and said it was making a Micro Four Thirds camera and lens. A few weeks ago at IFA 2026 in Germany, a camera appeared on the show floor that looked like it could be related to Sonida's announcement earlier this year. Not so fast!

Elon Musk’s xAI Blocks Minnesota’s Landmark Ban on AI Nudification Apps

Elon Musk's company xAI has successfully blocked Minnesota's landmark ban on AI nudification apps and websites that create explicit images of people, mostly women, without consent.

Curiosity Rover Celebrates Its 5,000th Day on Mars With Panorama of Sandy Ridge

NASA’s Curiosity rover has marked 5,000 Martian days on the Red Planet with a new panorama captured from a sandy ridge known as “Chocolatal.”

Wedding Photographer Must Pay Nearly $2M to Couples Who Never Got Their Pictures

A wedding photographer has been ordered to pay $1.7 million after leaving hundreds of customers without the services they paid for.

Aftershoot’s Free RAW Editor, Photon, Teaches You How To Edit Photos

Aftershoot, known for its AI-driven photo editing platform for pros, has launched its own free RAW editor, Photon.

Scientists Discovered 57 Species In a South Atlantic Submarine Canyon

Scientists working for the Ocean Census Network identified 57 new marine species and five new genera in just two weeks of exploration. Initial photos show some pretty wild animals.

Shoten’s Debut ‘Tribute’ Lens Honors the World’s First f/1.1 Lens

Shoten Koubou's first interchangeable lens, the Shoten Tribute 01 -- LTM 50mm f/1.1, is a gorgeous new lens for Leica M-Mount. At around 115,000 yen, or about $730, it's a modern twist on a classic Japanese-made portrait prime.

A 1988 Depeche Mode Photo Has Turned This Prague Bridge Into a Tourist Hot Spot

A Prague bridge has become a popular photo spot for Depeche Mode fans, with tourists lining up daily to recreate an iconic 1988 photograph of the band.

How the ‘Resident Evil’ Movie Leaned Into the Video Game Aesthetic

Zach Cregger’s Resident Evil has been a hit at the box office and praised by critics, even if some fans of the video game franchise it’s based on have voiced their disapproval.

Dog With GoPro Strapped to His Back Captures Priceless Wedding Footage

A bride and groom who strapped a GoPro to their dog Swayze during their wedding day are thrilled with the footage he shot.

UK Investigates Instagram’s ‘Instants’ Over Safety Risks of Disappearing Photos

The U.K. has opened an investigation into whether Meta breached safety laws with its Instagram's Instants feature, which shares disappearing photos.

Parents Blame Fox News and Star Reporter Over Attack in Ukraine That Killed Photographers

In the early days of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Fox News journalist Benjamin Hall was traveling in a car in the suburbs of Kyiv with videographer Pierre Zakrzewski and journalist and interpreter Oleksandra Kuvshynova, along with two Ukrainian soldiers, when their vehicle came under attack.

Canon, Nikon, Sony, and Fujifilm All See Photography’s Future Differently

Last month, Japanese publication Nikkei published a story that featured interviews with executives from the top camera makers: Canon, Nikon, Sony, and Fujifilm.

I Have a Confession to Make About My Landscape Photography

Foliage season is in full swing here in New England, and so far, my wide-angle lens has spent far more time in my bag than attached to my camera. My name is Jeremy, and I'm addicted to telephoto lenses for landscape photography.

Maven Expands Beyond Filters With Clever New Talon Series Folding Lights

Maven is expanding beyond (excellent) magnetic lens filters with a new series of folding, highly portable LED lighting products. The pocket-sized Talon lights launch next week on Kickstarter and look very interesting. They have been in development for seven years.

Imaging World Show Moves to Cologne in 2027 To Pick Up Where Photokina Left Off

Imaging World wrapped up on Sunday, October 4, in Nuremberg, Germany. The three-day photography trade show is coming back in 2027, and moving to Photokina's old stomping grounds, Cologne.

Rumored Home Security Camera From Apple Won’t Actually Record Video

Apple, a company known for making privacy a priority, is reportedly working on a home security camera that doesn't record video or photos.

The Pope Denounces AI Art: ‘Algorithms Lack the Spark of Humanity’

Pope Leo has once again spoken out against art generated by artificial intelligence, saying the Roman Catholic Church "needs" human artists.

Erling Haaland Sues Airline Over Photo Edit Featuring His Hairstyle

Norwegian soccer player Erling Haaland is suing an airline over a social media post that featured an edited image referencing his distinctive hairstyle during the 2026 World Cup.

The Photographer Who Captured the Glamor of Hollywood’s Golden Age

An exhibition celebrates the work of George Hurrell, the defining portrait photographer of Hollywood’s 1930s and early 1940s, whose photographs still epitomize what we think of today as Hollywood glamor.

From Capture to Create: The Evolution of Competitive Wildlife Photography

Wildlife photography, including bird photography, has gone through several phases for some photographers during the 35 years that I have been involved in wildlife photography.

Photographer Spencer Lowell Embraces the Occasionally Bizarre Intersection of Humans and Tech

Photographer Spencer Lowell's first monograph, Futures Past, delivers 57 color images across nearly 100 pages, each unified by its visual investigation of technological progress and how technology intersects with humanity.

ShiftCam and Apple Partner on New ProRig for iPhone

ShiftCam Gear, best known for its iPhone camera lenses and grips, has announced ProRig. Launching later this month as ShiftCam's 10th Kickstarter campaign, the company says it partnered directly with Apple on the new product, an entire camera system built for iPhone.

BlackRAW Studio App Lets You Color Grade and Edit ProRes RAW on iPhone

BlackRAW Studio is a new app that allows iPhone filmmakers to review, color correct, and edit Blackmagic RAW and ProRes RAW video on iPhone.

The Sony FX5 Delay Might Be Related to an Issue With the Rear LCD

Sony has delayed the FX5 twice since it was announced, with the current release window slated for the end of October at the soonest. The company has provided no information on why the camera isn't shipping, but those who have received the camera report issues with the rear LCD.