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.

France’s Top Court Strikes Down Social Media Ban for Kids

France must wait a bit longer to become the European Union's first member state to ban social media for children after its proposed law was struck down by France's constitutional council.

The Best Deals on Telephoto Lenses for (Nearly) Every Camera

Mirrorless photographers are spoiled for choice when it comes to telephoto and super-telephoto lenses, no matter which camera system they use, and many of the best ones are on sale right now.

Apple Threat Notifcation Sent to Users in 110 Countries

Apple has deployed an alarming threat notification to an unspecified number of users in 110 countries -- experts advise not to ignore it.

Tech Bro Scrapes Anti-AI Photo App Cara, Then Gloats About It

Cara, an image-focused social media app designed to be a safe space for photographers to share their work without fear of being scraped for generative AI, has reportedly had all of its content scraped by a bad actor.

Listen to This Bird Perfectly Imitate a Polaroid Camera

A visitor to Adelaide Zoo heard the sound of an instant camera taking a photo, but when she turned around to look for who had taken it, a bird was standing there.

Trump Places 100% Tariffs on Heavy Drones, 25% on Smaller Ones

The Trump administration has imposed sweeping new tariffs on drones, slapping a huge 100 percent ad valorem tariff on imports of drones weighing over 25 kilograms (55 pounds). The new rules affect small consumer drones too, with sub-25-kilogram drones subject to a 25 percent tariff.

See the 2026 Total Solar Eclipse From Space

Satellites captured the August 12, 2026 total solar eclipse in spectacular fashion.

VSCO Clarifies Photographers’ Pay for ‘The Fifty’ Billboard Project

Earlier this week, VSCO announced "The Fifty," a coast-to-coast project that would put a different photographer's photo on 50 billboards in every U.S. state. Today, it clarified some questions regarding pay and legality.

One of These Four Portrait Photographers Will Win Over $20,000

The National Portrait Gallery in the United Kingdom has unveiled the four finalists for its Winston Taylor Photo Portrait Prize 2026. One of the four photographers will win the grand prize, taking home £15,000, or just over $20,200.

Amaran Makes its Audio Debut With Wireless Desktop Mic

Amaran, stylized "amaran," has announced its first foray into audio with the new Amaran Mic. It's a $99 wireless desktop microphone designed for live streaming, podcasting, and video content creation.

Is There Anything Special About Google’s Pixel 11 Series? | The PetaPixel Podcast

This week on the PetaPixel Podcast, Nikon's future plans may have been leaked by the most unlikely of sources: Apple. Plus, Fujifilm shares that the camera industry is finally feeling the pinch from the memory crisis, and it will likely result in both significant price increases as well as manufacturing delays.

Kodak’s Transformed Business Has Improved for Four Straight Quarters

A year ago, Eastman Kodak's future was cast into doubt but the company remained optimistic. Since then, Kodak has posted four straight quarters of year-over-year improvement and its stock price has nearly doubled.

Italian Apple Ad Featuring a Toddler With an iPhone Sparks Controversy

An Apple ad in Italy showing a toddler using an iPhone has drawn ire from onlookers and even been referred to regulators for review.

Scientists Capture World-First Footage of Dolphins Using Seashells to Catch Fish

Researchers have captured the first-ever footage of dolphins using seashells to catch fish, with evidence suggesting that calves may learn the technique from their mothers.

AI is Killing Off Chinese Microdramas

Chinese microdramas, known as duanju, are short vertical video episodes made for smartphones that last no more than two minutes. The cheesy dramas end on extreme cliffhangers, and a full story can span 20 to 100 fast-paced episodes.

One in Five People Leave Their Camera Unattended in Public

More than a fifth of people leave their phone or camera unattended in a public place, with people aged 45 to 60 (Gen X) most likely to do so.

Wedding Photographer Falsely Arrested Over Maid of Honor’s Stolen Wallet Wins Key Ruling in Lawsuit

A wedding photographer’s lawsuit against police claiming that they falsely arrested her for stealing the maid of honor’s wallet -- in a case that she says damaged her professional reputation -- is moving forward.

Vertical Video is Driving This Cameraman Insane

Social media: it's been a gift and a curse for photographers; a gift in that it provides an incredible platform to be seen by millions of people, and a curse in that the algorithm dictates what is posted.

Photographers Can Save an Extra 10% With KEH’s Limited-Time Overstock Sale

KEH is back with another Overstock Sale. Ending on August 15, the promotion lets photographers save an additional five or 10 percent on select cameras, lenses, lights, and accessories.

Honor’s AI-Powered, Gimbal-Equipped Robot Phone Just Launched in China and it Looks Wild

When Honor first announced that it was developing the gimbal-equipped Robot Phone last fall, it seemed like a far-fetched idea that might ultimately stay in the realm of a prototype. Companies are always coming up with wild ideas, only some of which ever reach market. Well, the Honor Robot Phone is very real, and it just launched in China.

Heads Up, Photographers, the Perseids Meteor Shower Peaks Tonight

Although fortunate photographers in a narrow swath of Europe are being treated to a total solar eclipse today, everyone in the Northern Hemisphere (and the very northern part of the Southern Hemisphere) can enjoy the annual Perseids Meteor Shower right now. The meteor shower peaks tonight.

Sports Photographer Has Instagram Account Wrongfully Banned by Meta Over ‘Sexualization of Children’

A sports photographer had his Instagram account permanently disabled after Meta mistakenly claimed his content violated its rules against the “sexualization of children.”

Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold’s Cameras Aren’t As Good as the Base Pixel 11

Alongside its three new slab smartphones, the Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, and Pixel 11 Pro XL, Google unveiled a new foldable, the Pixel 11 Pro Fold. It's sleek and stylish, but has serious camera compromises.

Google’s Redesigned Pixel 11 Phones Features Major Camera Upgrades

Google has unveiled its 11th-generation Pixel phones: the Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, and Pixel 11 Pro XL. All three phones promise significant camera upgrades and the latest Google Gemini features.

Harman’s Phoenix Color Film Rises From the Ashes With a New ISO

Back in 2023, Harman Photo, the company behind Ilford-brand photo film, launched an all-new color film, Phoenix 200. Last year, the company followed it up with Phoenix II. Now there's yet another Phoenix on the block, this time arriving with a new speed: 125.

Tourist Falls to Death While Posing for Photo Shoot at 177-Foot Waterfall

A 20-year-old tourist plunged to his death while trying to do a photo shoot at the top of a waterfall in a U.S. state park.

Sigma’s 85mm f/1.2 Lens Looks Like It’s Coming Soon

The latest Adobe Camera Raw update, version 18.5, added support for the Sigma 85mm f/1.2 DG Art lens for full-frame mirrorless cameras. The only thing is that Sigma hasn't actually released the lens or even said exactly when it is coming. Given that it's now supported in Adobe's photo editing software, though, it must be close.

The First Film Ever Shot on IMAX Cameras Has Surpassed $1 Billion at the Box Office

The first feature film ever to be shot entirely on IMAX cameras, The Odyssey, has surpassed $1 billion at the box office -- a remarkable achievement for an R-rated movie.

Two Female Photographers Sentenced to Combined 24 Years in Prison in Iran

Two female photographers, including a prominent photojournalist and an 18-year-old artist, have been sentenced to a combined 24 years in prison in Iran.

Influential San Francisco Photography Gallery to Close After 52 Years

Pioneering San Francisco photo gallery SF Camerawork -- which has exhibited work by influential photographers such as Sally Mann and Robert Mapplethorpe -- is closing after 52 years.

NASA’s Voyager 2 Space Probe Just Got New Software From Over 13 Billion Miles Away

Nearly 49 years after it launched into space aboard a Titan III rocket, NASA's Voyager 2 space probe received yet another software update, this time reaching the speeding probe from nearly 13.3 billion miles (almost 21.4 billion kilometers) away.

Toem 2 Is a Cozy Adventure Video Game About Capturing Photos

Toem 2's developers, Swedish independent studio Something We Made, describes its new video game as a "wholesome adventure about taking photos." In the striking-looking black-and-white game, players grab their camera and set off into the world, tasked with making friends, exploring, and, of course, taking photos.

Biggest 2D Map of the Universe Took 13 Years and 263,407 Photos to Make

Scientists have used a pair of NSF NOIRLab telescopes for 13 years to create the new DESI Legacy Imaging Surveys map. It is the largest 2D map ever of the Universe and covers three-quarters of the sky. The catalog has nearly four billion objects.

Insta360 Is Making a Mirrorless Camera With a Shape ‘You’ve Never Even Considered’

In January, Insta360's refreshingly candid founder and CEO, Jingkang "JK" Liu appeared to tease what looks like an Insta360 mirrorless camera. Liu has started talking about Insta360's new camera project, promising a camera shaped like no other before.

Trail Camera Captures Striking Image of Rare Eurasian Lynx in the Himalayas

A trail camera has captured a striking image of a rare Eurasian lynx moving across the high-altitude Himalayas - marking the first confirmed photographic record of the species in Sikkim, India.

Renowned Surf Photographer Hank Foto Dies at 62

Legendary surf photographer Hank Foto, one of the most recognizable lensman to work for Surfing Magazine, has died.

Astronomers Could Be Permanently Blinded by Giant Reflecting Satellites

Amateur astronomers and astrophotographers may need to exercise great caution when enormous reflecting satellites start appearing in the night sky -- as experts say they have the potential to blind them.

Police Search for Suspect Who Stole Camera Gear From TV Crew Filming on Beach

Police are searching for a suspect after camera gear was stolen from a TV crew filming on a popular beach in the U.K.

VSCO is Offering 50 Photographers the Chance to Have Their Work on a Billboard

VSCO, a photo and video editing app, is offering photographers in every state the opportunity to have their work exhibited on a billboard.

Webb Space Telescope Helps a Cosmic Lion Roar Life

The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has captured beautiful new photos of the Lion Nebula, NGC 2392, demonstrating its imaging prowess compared to the venerable Hubble Space Telescope.

GoPro Searches for a Lifeline as It Lost $51 Million Last Quarter

GoPro has announced its second-quarter financial results and some of the core numbers are dire.

The Sharge Disk Pro 2 Aims Fix Every Pain Point of the Original

Sharge is just a few days away from wrapping up its crowdfunding campaign for the follow-up to the Sharge Disk Pro with a few nice upgrades, including a way to toggle off its obnoxiously loud fan.