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.

A Photographer Couldn’t Find the Analog Companion App He Wanted, so He Built It

French photographer Imad Djebarni just developed a new iPhone app designed for film photographers. Pellica's primary purpose is to track which films photographers use, which is not a wholly new concept for an app. However, Pellica aims to do much more than track film.

Renowned Grizzly Bear ‘The Boss’ Comes Out of Hibernation

Grizzly bears are arguably the most iconic animals in North America, and perhaps the most famous individual living right now is known simply as 'The Boss', who lives near Banff, Canada.

Ukrainian Photojournalist Raises Funds for Electronic Prosthetic Knee After Front-Line Injury

Over $63,500 has been raised for an electronic prosthetic knee for a Ukrainian photojournalist who lost his leg in a Russian drone attack, so he can report on the front line again.

‘Project Hail Mary’ Cinematographer Says Film Was ‘Challenging’, But Was Helped by Cheap Amazon Filter

Project Hail Mary has been a massive success, grossing $420.7 million so far. Part of the appeal is the incredible photography, which comes off effortlessly. But the cinematographer, Greig Fraser, says it was anything but.

New Doc Follows Ken Griffey Jr.’s Photography Journey at The Masters

Hall of Fame baseball player Ken Griffey Jr.'s passion for photography is well known. The slugger-turned-photographer is a mainstay at major sporting events, including NFL games, soccer matches, and last year's Masters Tournament at the iconic Augusta National Golf Club. Griffey's experience behind the camera at The Masters is the focus of a new documentary, "Photographer No. 24."

Chuck Norris’ Family Warns of AI-Generated Images of After His Death

The family of Chuck Norris has urged fans not to trust or share AI-generated images circulating online following his death.

Governor of Texas Shares Fake AI Photo of Rescued American Soldier

The Governor of Texas Greg Abbott shared an AI-generated photo that falsely depicts a U.S. pilot who was rescued from Iran.

The Secrets Behind a Successful Photography Business

There's more to running a successful professional photography business than just taking good pictures. True success lies in how effectively you run your business.

Making Peace With the Brutal Math of Photography

A camera projects an illusion of authority. It is easy to mistake the act of framing for the act of creation. We expect the lens to function as a paintbrush, assuming that technical mastery guarantees dominion over a scene. The prevailing mythology insists that vision alone bends reality, and that a trained eye can summon permanent order from spontaneous chaos. The vagaries of the environment dictate otherwise. 

The Evolving Role of Technology vs Skill in Wildlife Photography

In the modern age of wildlife photography, I increasingly find myself reflecting on the balance between technological advancement and …

How to Get Pin-Sharp Photos: Fixing Common Causes of Blurry Images

Many photographers head out with their cameras expecting to get sharp photos. Yet when they load them onto their computer, they are disappointed to find that part of, or all of, the photos are blurred.

Queen Guitarist Says Late Photographer’s ‘Greedy’ Family are Suing Band Over Iconic Album Cover

Brian May, the lead guitarist of Queen, has revealed that a late photographer's family is suing the band "for vast amounts of money" over their iconic album cover image.

Fujifilm’s Next Fujikina Events Are in Denmark and Poland

Fujifilm has two Fujikina events coming up in Europe, including one in May in Copenhagen, Denmark, and another in June in Warsaw, Poland. These events are designed to give photographers, regardless of the gear they use, a chance to gather, learn, and celebrate the art of photography.

Artemis II Commander Captures More Exceptional Earth Photos en Route to the Moon

Just a few hours after sharing the Artemis II crew's first photos of Earth, NASA shared two more photos captured by Artemis II Commander Reid Wiseman, this time showing the dark side of the Earth and Earth's Terminator Line, the constantly moving boundary that separates day and night.

GoPro’s Latest Teaser Continues to Ramp Up the Hype for Its New Camera

GoPro has published a second look at its upcoming "new generation" of camera which features the new GP3 processor and is expected to launch sometime in the next few months.

Genki’s ShadowCast Turns Your Camera Into a Webcam and Your iPad Into a Monitor

Last September, Genki announced a Kickstarter for the ShadowCast 3 and the Covert Dock 3, pitched mainly as a way to play console games through a laptop computer. While that remains the primary function, it's a surprisingly versatile system.

Coachella Festival Will Stream Live in 4K on YouTube for the First Time

YouTube will stream Coachella live in 4K, allowing viewers to switch between multiple stages, and even follow a vertical feed shot on Google Pixel.

Social Media Users are Less Active on Platforms Due to Rise of Short-Form Video

A new study revealed that U.K. social media users are less active due to the dominance of short-form video on the most popular platforms -- in a trend that's likely reflected across the Western world.

Minnesota Close to Outright Ban on AI Nudification Apps

Minnesota lawmakers are reportedly close to outright banning AI nudification apps that create explicit images of people, mostly women, without consent.

Anamorphic Lenses Are Everywhere in Hollywood, Even Animated Movies

Anamorphic lenses are everywhere these days. From the small screen of television to the big screen of IMAX theaters, cinematographers often reach for anamorphics. These lenses not only deliver an ultra-wide, cinematic look but also feature distinct oval bokeh and exaggerated flare. The look is so prevalent in live-action filmmaking now that even animated movies, like the brand-new "The Super Mario Galaxy Movie," are following suit and simulating the "look" of anamorphic lenses.

Reeflex Pro Camera 3.0 Brings DSLR-Style Controls to iPhone

Reeflex has released Reeflex Pro Camera 3.0, a major update to its iOS photography app that introduces enhanced capture tools, improved performance, and a redesigned interface aimed at providing DSLR-style control on iPhone.

A Nikon Z9 Made it Aboard the Artemis II Moon Mission at the Last Minute

Although the plan had been for NASA Artemis II astronauts to bring just Nikon D5 DSLR cameras with them to space, last-minute requests by the crew helped get a Nikon Z9 aboard Artemis II before it launched into space yesterday.

Tokina Is Breaking Years of Silence to Build a ‘Lens Like No Other’

Tokina was a significant name in lenses during the DSLR era, but photographers could be forgiven for thinking the company had given up on photography due to its lack of new lenses in recent years. However, Tokina is not gone. In fact, the company is working on its next lens right now, promising that it will be "one lens like no other."

Photo of Pork Chop at the Center of Lawsuit Between Grocery Store and Image Library

A stock food photography company that sued a small grocery store for using an image of raw pork chops on Facebook won its case in court but was awarded just $200 in damages.

Camera Business Recovers $32K in Equipment After Suspected Uber Courier Theft

A camera rental business almost lost over $32,600 worth of film equipment after an Uber courier driver, who was meant to be delivering the gear, allegedly cancelled the job, and drove off with it.

FTC Says OkCupid Shared Three Million User Photos with Facial Recognition Firm

Dating app OkCupid shared nearly three million user photos with a facial recognition company without informing users, according to a settlement with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC).

Politician Denies Using AI to Enhance Official Candidate Photo

A politician in the Netherlands who won a council seat in a local election has denied that her publicity photograph was AI-generated.

Thypoch Announced an AI Camera and It Might Not Be a Joke

As expected, there have been a lot of April Fools' Day pranks in the photo industry today. Mixed in with the standard goofy and funny joke products, like ISO 0 film, a helium-filled camera backpack that weighs nothing, and a film roll with a different film emulsion for every frame, is Thypoch's camera idea that seems like it might not be a joke at all.

OM Digital Solutions’ Corporate Shakeup Is Mighty Interesting

Although it is April Fools' Day, OM Digital Solutions (OMDS) is not joking around. The company announced a significant change in its corporate shareholder structure today, which it says will "enable more agile and flexible decision-making."

Memory Card Shortage, DNG is the Standard, and the Return of the PEN?! | The PetaPixel Podcast

This week was a doozie, with Sony cutting its memory card business back in the wake of the flash memory shortage, OM System looks like they might bring back the PEN, and the DNG is now the officially recognized standard for RAW files.

Insta360 Announces a New Smartphone Selfie Monitor, But Only in Asia

Insta360 Japan announced a new Snap selfie monitor that magnetically attaches to the back of a smartphone and enables mobile users to capture higher quality selfies using the superior rear cameras on their device.

Students Are Using Smart Glasses to Cheat on Their Exams

Students in China are reportedly renting AI smart glasses for up to $12 per day to cheat on their exams.

NFL Cornerback Mike Sainristil Captured Some Great Photos at an NHL Game

Another professional athlete picked up a camera to try their hand at photography. This time it was NFL cornerback Mike Sainristil from the Washington Commanders, who used a Nikon DSLR to photograph the NHL's Washington Capitals faceoff against the Philadelphia Flyers.