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.

Tintype Photographer Uses Mobile Darkroom to Create Handcrafted Images of Memory and Time

Photographer Lara Porzak, who has spent more than three decades using analog techniques to create photographs that function as both images and physical artifacts, has published her first book.

Webb Photographs a ‘Turbulent Cauldron of Star Formation’

The James Webb Space Telescope's (JWST) newest Picture of the Month shows what the European Space Agency (ESA) describes as a "turbulent cauldron of star formation." The star-forming region named LHA 120-N 159, also known as N159, is located 161,000 light-years away in the Large Magellanic Cloud (LMC).

Thypoch’s 100mm T1.9 Lens Completes the Ultra-Affordable Simera-C Cine Prime Series

Thypoch has announced the Simera-C 100mm T1.9 Cine lens, completing the company's seven-lens full-frame cinema prime lineup.

The Original Photo That Immortalized Michael Jordan’s Iconic Dunk is Up for Auction

A signed original 1988 photograph of Michael Jordan's legendary dunk that turned him into a global icon -- is up for auction.

Canva Releases AI Image Generator That Wasn’t Trained on Photographs

Canva has released its first image generation model, which was trained on design templates rather than photographs.

Pulitzer Prize-Winning Photographer Jerry Gay, Known for Iconic Image of Exhausted Firefighters, Dies

Photojournalist Jerry Gay -- who won a Pultizer Prize for his shot of four firemen resting after fighting a house fire and took some of the most iconic images of serial killer Ted Bundy - has passed away.

The Best Canon Camera and Lens Deals You Can Get Right Now

Canon is one of the biggest names in photography, and it has been for a long time. The company's mirrorless EOS R series cameras are routinely among the best-selling on the market, and some are currently available at discounted prices. There are also great deals on RF-mount lenses.

Social Media Suspects F1 is Using AI For Physics-Defying Camera Transition

Fans of Formula 1 have noticed some impressive, physics-defying camera transitions at the last couple of races, and social media is convinced it's AI.

‘Avedon’ Trailer Drops on Netflix

Netflix has released a trailer for an upcoming documentary about the legendary photographer Richard Avedon.

The Sigma 50mm f/1.4 CL DG Blends Vintage Aesthetics With Innovative Design

Sigma has announced the 50mm f/1.4 CL DG Contemporary, which it describes as a "new lineage" for premium compact prime lenses that emphasizes old-school aesthetics over optical perfection. But beyond that, it pushes the boundaries of lens design in new, exciting ways.

Sigma Says the Compact, Modular FP2 Is the Ultimate Hybrid Camera

It's been a long time since Sigma announced the fp, billed as the world's smallest full-frame mirrorless camera. Much has changed in the industry since 2019, and now the Sigma FP2 is here with a fresh style to its model name and some new tricks up its sleeve. What hasn't changed, though, is the megapixel count and the ultra-compact design.

Apple’s iPhone Duo Case Has Adhesives and That’s Actually Normal

With Apple's debut foldable phone, the iPhone Duo, launching tomorrow, the internet has been buzzing about Apple's iPhone Duo Case and how sticky it is. Yes, it's unprecedented for Apple to make an adhesive iPhone case, but it's common for foldable phone cases.

Lensbaby’s New Omni Collections Create Wacky and Wild Photo Effects

Seven years ago, Lensbaby unveiled the creative Omni Filter System. Now Lensbaby is back with the fresh Omni Color II and Omni Crystal II collections, introducing even more ways to dramatically change the look of photos and videos in-camera.

Farmer Discovers Metallic Space Object in His Cornfield

A farmer in western Minnesota discovered an approximately 11-foot-wide metallic object in his cornfield that authorities believe may have come from space.

Museum Acquires Rare Original Ambrotype Photo of Abraham Lincoln

A rare original ambrotype photograph of Abraham Lincoln has been acquired by the museum in the city where the image was taken in 1858.

Close-Up Filters for the GoPro Mission 1 Pro Solve the Camera’s Biggest Issue

GoPro has announced a new set of close-up filters for the Mission 1 Pro and Mission 1 cameras made in tandem with PolarPro. With these new filters, which come in three strengths, the camera can overcome one of its biggest complaints: poor focus distance.

Cooke Brings Its Legendary S4/i S35 Lenses to Full-Frame Cinema Cameras

Cooke Optics, a legendary name in cinema lenses, has announced the S4 FF/i series of cinema primes. These are "invigorated" new full-frame versions of Cooke's iconic S4/i S35 lenses, and all six of them feature fast T2.0 apertures.

Suspect Arrested Three Years After Photographer Was Shot Dead After Leaving Studio

A suspect has been arrested three years after a well-known local photographer was killed after leaving his photo studio in Atlanta.

The Hasselblad-Branded Oppo Find X10 Pro Max Is the World’s First Phone With Three 200MP Rear Cameras

Oppo has unveiled the Find X10 series, headlined by the Oppo Find X10 Pro Max. Both phones feature Hasselblad imaging technology, but only the Find X10 Pro Max is the world's first smartphone to include a triple 200-megapixel rear camera system.

The Insta360 Mic Swaps Internal Storage for microSD for an $80 Discount

Insta360 has announced the Mic, which is only very slightly different from the Mic Pro it announced earlier this year. Instead of an onboard SSD, the new Mic retains internal recording via removable microSD, which lets the company drop the price by $80.

Getty Seeks Court Approval for Bankruptcy Restructuring Plan

Getty Images has launched a solicitation process to advance its bankruptcy proceedings in the United States so that the stock photo agency can restructure.

Researchers Pinpoint the Exact Location of First Ever Photo of a Human

Researchers have pinpointed the exact location of Louis Daguerre's 1838 View of the Boulevard du Temple -- the first photograph to capture human beings.

Tourist Snaps Photo of 120-Million-Year-Old Dinosaur Footprint

A footprint belonging to a 20-foot-long carnivorous theropod dinosaur that walked around on its hind legs has been discovered in Thailand.

New iPhone Camera App Makes You Wait To See Your Photos

Mexico-based documentary photographer Dennis Berti developed WorthWait, a new mobile camera app that replicates the disposable-camera experience.

KEH’s Overstock Sale Returns, Offering Up to 10% Off Nearly 2,000 Products


KEH's Overstock Sale is back, giving photographers a chance to save even more on pre-owned cameras, lenses, and accessories.

‘Miracle’ Underwater Bird Photo Wins 74th Annual Nikkor Photo Contest

Alongside the winners of the 52nd annual Nikon Small World Photomicrography competition, Nikon Japan also announced the winners of its 74th annual Nikkor Photo Contest.

OM Delays PEN Camera Launch in Japan

Just last week, OM Digital Solutions (OMDS) warned photographers in Japan that their preordered OM System PEN cameras and kits might not arrive until next spring. The bad news keeps coming, as OM System has now outright delayed the PEN's launch in Japan.

A Single Photo Could Help AI Assess How Sick a Patient Is

Researchers have developed AI tools that use photographs of a person’s face to estimate biological age and predict survival outcomes among patients with cancer.

Australia to Sue Meta and TikTok for Failing to Enforce Under-16s Social Media Ban

Australia is set to sue all major social media companies, accusing them of failing to enforce a national ban on users under 16 and allowing children to remain on their platforms.

Food Delivery App Apologizes for AI-Generated Menu Photos Showing Bacon Floating in Soda

Food delivery app Just Eat has apologized over several inaccurate AI-generated photos on menus, including a nauseating picture of bacon and eggs floating in a soda.

Birmingham City Council in the UK Posts Photo of the Wrong Birmingham

Birmingham City Council in the U.K. got its own city mixed up last night after sharing a photo of Birmingham in Alabama.

German Court Rules Google Earth is ‘Spying’ on People by Publishing Aerial Photos of Their Homes

A man has won his lawsuit against Google Earth for publishing aerial photos of his home, with a German court ruling that the tech giant has no right to share such images without his consent.

Fisherman Captures Incredible Drone Footage of Huge Whale Feeding

Consumer drones and cameras have revolutionized and democratized wildlife photography. Once the preserve of an elite band of photographers, the humble fisherman is now capable of recording something extraordinary.

Leica and Formula 1 Shift Into Gear With Limited Edition Q3 43

Leica and Formula 1 have teamed up for a limited-edition version of the Leica Q3 43.

Vivo’s Mid-Range V80 Smartphone Has Impressive Zeiss-Engineered Cameras

Vivo has announced the V80, a new mid-range smartphone with a camera system co-engineered by Zeiss.

Pearla Revela Edits RAW Photos and Videos With a Single Set of Tools

Swiss developer Pearla Mostra, formerly known as House of Mars, has launched Pearla Revela, its new post-production workspace designed for Mac, iPad, and iPhone. The RAW processor includes cataloging, non-destructive node-graph editing, search tools, compositing, export tools, and more.

DxO ViewPoint 6 Fixes Photographers’ Geometry Problems

DxO has announced ViewPoint 6, the latest version of its perspective correction software. The French software company calls ViewPoint 6 its "most precise version yet," thanks to new AI masking technology.

Building Our Very Own Frankencameras | The PetaPixel Podcast

This week on the PetaPixel Podcast, the team is joined by PetaPixel's Tech Editor Jeremy Gray to build their own parts bin Frankencameras. They have to build a complete camera from a limited selection of parts, showcasing what the most important features of a camera are to each of them.