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.

I Found a Famous Photographer’s Early Print for Just $5 in an Antique Store

What started with a $5 photograph sitting on a shelf in a Florida antique store turned into a 76-year journey back through the early career of one of the 20th century’s most respected photographers.

OmniCore Is An All-Flash NAS That Uses AI to Search Your Photos

OmniCore is a new modular, all-flash AI-powered NAS designed for creatives and other users who require fast, intelligent control over their files.

Godox Unveils a Customizable Pixel Art Light You Put On Your Camera

Alongside a new Litemons LE600R RGB LED Monolight for filmmakers and content creators, Godox announced a wacky new customizable Creative Pixel Light that people can put on their cameras or even wear like a watch.

Award-Winning Documentary Celebrates Pioneering Black Photographers

Filmmaker/photographer Michael Blackshire, age 32, has made a documentary about pioneering Black photographers in Chicago, now in their eighties.

Drone Photographer Accidentally Captures Devastating Nepal Mudslide

A drone photographer in Nepal unwittingly captured the horrific mudslide caused by a glacial collapse high in the Himalayas.

Former DJI Engineers Raise $250,000 for ‘World’s First Robotic Extreme Zoom Camera’

A new camera from FarseerTech aims to simplify photographing distant, moving subjects. RocXZoom combines a 50x hybrid zoom, motorized pan-and-tilt movement, and AI-powered subject recognition in a compact body designed for wildlife, birding, and outdoor observation.

Wedding Photographer Accuses Second Shooter of Goofing Off and Causing a Scene

An unholy row has broken out in a viral Facebook post after a wedding photographer accused the second shooter she hired of serious unprofessionalism.

YouTube Star and Filmmaker Markiplier Just Became GoPro’s Biggest Shareholder

Beleaguered GoPro has a new investor, and he really believes in the company's mission. YouTube star and successful new filmmaker Mark Fischbach, better known as Markiplier, has acquired an 8.5 percent stake in the struggling camera maker.

‘World’s Worst Photographer’ Publishes Her Images From Iceland

The "really bad photographer' who scored $50,000 and a 10-day trip to Iceland thanks to her terrible photos has revealed the images she took during her visit to the country.

Uber Will Let Parents Watch Teens Through Drivers’ Selfie Cameras

Uber is introducing a feature that lets parents watch live video from drivers’ selfie cameras during their teenagers’ rides.

NASA’s New 300-Megapixel Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope Launches Into Space

NASA's cutting-edge Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope launched this morning aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket from Kennedy Space Center in Florida, beginning a million-mile journey with the goal of solving some of the many mysteries of dark energy and the origins of the Universe itself.

New Book Celebrates ‘Dangerous’ Women Photographers From the 19th Century to the Present

A new book highlights the extraordinary work of over 60 women photographers from the 19th century to the present day.

The UK Doesn’t Know Its Own Street Photography Laws? Quelle Surprise

Once upon a time, when I was a student, I was in a London park and nearby there was a camera club taking still-life photos on the grass. They were doing absolutely no harm to anyone.

OM System Now Makes Ragù, its Second Packaged Meal for Photographers

OM System's Outdoor Monster Curry was a surprising hit last year. A camera company making tasty food? Oh my! Now, with the arrival of yet another OM System food in Japan, OM System Ragù, the question becomes: Can OM System strike delicious gold twice?

Godox’s New Flexible Twin Light Is Made for Macro Photography

Godox has announced a new twin light system designed for macro photographers. The Godox Flexible Macro Twin Light MA2 is a hot-shoe lighting solution with dual flexible arms, A/B light control, adjustable color-temperature output, and more.

Why Award-Winning Wildlife Photographer Amish Chhagan Trusts Novachips Memory Cards

When thinking about what gear they need for their next big photography adventure, photographers often think first about their camera and lenses. However, there's an unsung hero: the memory card. Picking the right one is essential. For wildlife photographer Amish Chhagan, Novachips' CFexpress 4.0 Type B memory cards were the clear correct choice.

Sigma Is Changing How You Order the 14mm f/1.4 DG Art Lens Again

The excellent Sigma 14mm f/1.4 Art lens has had a tumultuous existence. Sigma is again changing how photographers can get their hands on the lens starting in December. It may be good news overall.

Ricoh, You Disappoint Us | The PetaPixel Podcast

This week on the PetaPixel Podcast, Jeremy Gray substitutes for Jordan Drake and joins Jaron Schneider and Chris Niccolls at Sony Kando to discuss Hover Air's last-minute change, new Macs, and Ricoh's very disappointing AI choice.

Save Up to $600 for a Limited Time on a Powerful New MacBook Pro

Apple announced the brand-new M6 and M5 Ultra chips this week, powering upgraded Mac Studio and Mac mini desktops. But what of the company's ultra-popular MacBooks? There's good news there, too: many are on sale right now for a limited time.

Alien Jellyfish or Camera Glitch? Experts Debate Odd Photo Taken on Mars

A photo taken by the Mars Curiosity Rover a few years ago has resurfaced online, and that's because it shows something strange on the horizon.

Samsung’s New Portable SSDs Look Great but Cost Up to $2,700

Samsung isn't letting the volatile flash memory market stop it from releasing blazing-fast new portable SSDs. The company's new flagship P9 and mid-range P7 SSDs feature USB4 connectivity and set a new performance benchmark for the South Korean tech giant.

New York Nightclub Threatens to Permanently Ban Anyone Caught With Smart Glasses

One of New York's edgiest nightclubs has threatened to permanently ban anyone who tries to enter while wearing Meta's smart glasses.

UK Publishes ‘Misleading’ Guidance Suggesting Photographers Could Be Arrested for Taking Pictures in Public

The U.K. government has published a "misleading" booklet that suggested people "could be arrested" if they photograph people in public.

Baby Bear Nibbles on Photographer’s Boot

A baby bear took a nibble at a photographer after becoming curious about his boot.

Researchers Leave Trail Camera in Abandoned House, Capture Rare Interactions Between Birds of Prey

Researchers left a trail camera in an abandoned house and captured an extraordinary record of never-before-seen interactions between different species of birds of prey.

ShiftCam’s New Lenses Deliver 350mm Equivalent Focal Length on iPhone

ShiftCam has announced its next lenses for smartphone photographers, the SuperZoom X.Series optics.

7Artisans’ Full-Frame 10mm f/2.5 AF Fisheye Breaks New Ground

7Artisans has announced a new autofocus-equipped fisheye lens for full-frame Sony, Nikon, and L-Mount cameras. This new lens is not only a relatively distinct offering in the full-frame lens space, but it also does so at a very aggressive price.

Sports Photography Festival Removes Gaza Soccer Photo to ‘Not Offend Anyone’

An image taken by a Palestinian photographer of a soccer game in Gaza was removed from a sports photography festival following requests from outside sources -- with organizers saying they did not want to “offend” anyone.

Adobe Brings ACR’s Powerful Non-Destructive Exposure Tools Into Photoshop Itself

Adobe says that the best creative software lets users focus more on their creative ideas and less on the actual tools required to bring them to life. The company believes Photoshop's latest update builds upon this vision and gives photographers more flexibility and choice in how they create.

This Hawaiian Shirt Tricks AI Surveillance Cameras Into Thinking You’re Not Human

Security cameras used to just record the view in front of them, but now the cameras themselves can actually recognize and label what it is they're seeing thanks to AI-powered computer vision. Some people take issue with this.

Sal Veder, Photographer Who Captured Famous ‘Burst of Joy’ Image, Dies Age 99

The photographer who captured one of the most enduring images of the Vietnam War taken on American soil has died at age 99.

DJI Straps an Osmo Action 6 to a Rocket Ship for a Wild Ride

DJI mounted an Osmo Action 6 camera to a rocket ship, filming its ascent into near-space and back down again.

Ricoh is Developing the GR IVx

Ricoh has announced that it is developing the GR IVx, a variation on the GR IV that utilizes the same 25.7-megapixel sensor but is instead equipped with a 40mm equivalent lens.

Eastman Kodak Gets a UK Distributor for its Rebranded Films

Eastman Kodak's film distribution resurgence continues. The legendary Rochester-based Eastman Kodak and United Kingdom-based Dupli have announced that Dupli is now the official UK distributor of Eastman Kodak Film.

Meta Settles Child Harm Lawsuit With 29 States for Nearly $17 Billion

Meta has reached a nearly $17 billion settlement in an expansive, 29-state lawsuit concerning claims that Meta's Facebook and Instagram social media platforms were designed to get children addicted to using them and caused significant harm.

Security Camera Captures Mudslide Smashing Into Nepal-China Border Crossing

Security footage has captured the moment a mudslide swept away a border crossing between Nepal and China today (Wednesday).

Film Stills Photographer Reveals the Massive Blimp She Used to Muffle Her Camera

Blimps were once a type of inflatable aircraft that used to advertise companies like Goodyear. But as they have become less common, a new type of blimp has emerged: a camera blimp.

Satellite Images Show Manhattan-Sized Ice Island Breaking Away From Greenland Glacier

New satellite images show an ice island about the size of Manhattan breaking away from a Greenland glacier, marking the largest loss of floating ice there in over 10 years.

Bobcat Viciously Attacks World’s Largest Rattlesnake in Dramatic Camera Trap Photos

A remote camera has captured dramatic images of a bobcat viciously attacking the world's largest rattlesnake species in Florida -- a type of encounter that is rarely documented in the wild.