A photographer in Yellowstone National Park captured the moment a "very foolish" man decided to taunt a pack of wolves.

President Donald Trump is mulling an executive order that would block state laws requiring AI companies to publish transparency reports and disclose how they train models.

Scientists using the NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) have confirmed the presence of an actively growing supermassive black hole in a galaxy observed just 570 million years after the Big Bang. It's a greedy blackhole, consuming matter and growing at a shocking rate that flies in the face of expectations.

Atomos has introduced a significant new firmware update that adds full camera control to the CFexpress-based Ninja TX GO and Ninja TX monitor-recorders. Announced at InterBEE 2025, the update allows filmmakers to adjust key camera functions directly from the monitor’s touchscreen interface, offering a more streamlined and ergonomic workflow on set.

Prism Lens FX, known for its professional cinema filters, has announced the Shield Series of cinema filters, a redesigned approach to the traditional 4x5 that promises improved performance and usability in fast-paced video workflows.

Amid Arri's ongoing financial challenges and the difficult professional cinema landscape, the German company announced this week that it will cut jobs and close two locations primarily focused on producing lighting equipment.

Whether you’re shopping for a seasoned pro or someone just discovering the joy of capturing moments, the right gear can make inspiration come to life. This curated gift guide highlights photography products that elevate creativity, sharpen skills, and make shooting more enjoyable -- ranging from essential tools to delightful extras any photographer would love to unwrap.

TTArtisan has released its AF 23mm f/1.8 APS-C prime for Sony E and Nikon Z, as promised, expanding the lens beyond the Fujifilm X version that debuted earlier this year. Priced at just $127, the lens continues TTArtisan’s push toward affordable autofocus primes across multiple systems.

Anyone using the "eye test" would probably find that short form video, popularized by TikTok and now found everyone online, is bad for the brain. But a new study from the American Psychological Association now directly ties short form video content with significantly diminished mental health. In short -- pun intended -- it's rotting brains.

The PetaPixel team uses different cameras and lenses every day as part of our job but behind the scenes, we carry around a few pieces of mainstay gear that we just can't live without. This week, The PetaPixel Podcast team reveals the equipment they've been carrying this year that keep the wheels of journalism turning.

Meta has defeated the landmark antitrust case that could have forced it to sell off Instagram and WhatsApp.

Students in Hawaiʻi have played a central role in celebrating the 25th anniversary of the International Gemini Observatory, selecting the target for a new Gemini North telescope image and giving the final result a name that reflects the islands’ deep cultural and scientific heritage.

The World Photography Organization and the Sony World Photography Awards have announced that acclaimed photographer Joel Meyerowitz will receive the Outstanding Contribution to Photography Award at the Sony World Photography Awards 2026.

Remote cameras have captured footage of wild wolves pulling crab traps out of the sea by their lines to eat the bait inside -- in the first evidence of possible tool use by the canines.

Annie Leibovitz has shed more light on that controversial Timothée Chalamet Vogue shoot which received considerable backlash online.

More than half of the top-rated women-owned businesses in the U.S. are photography studios, according to a new study.

Apple TV viewers may have begun noticing a new mnemonic playing before a show streams. While it's easy to assume it is a computer-generated animation, it was in fact handmade by human creatives.

Canon Inc. and its U.S. subsidiary, Canon USA, are facing a new patent infringement lawsuit filed by Irish company Malikie Innovations Ltd. The suit alleges that Canon’s cameras, printers, and companion mobile app use Wi-Fi technology covered by six patents held by Malikie that pertain to how devices wirelessly connect to networks or apps for tasks such as photo sharing and printing.

Chris Niccolls and Jordan Drake are returning to The Camera Store (TCS), where their career started! For one day only and in celebration of reaching 250,000 subscribers, the duo are heading back behind the counter to reprise their old roles.

Zeniko has introduced the ZA12 Dual Dial Retro Mini Flash, a compact lighting solution designed for photographers seeking portable illumination. According to Zeniko, the flash delivers even, powerful light using the company’s optical technology, which pairs a xenon tube with a Fresnel lens.

Photographer Tammy Ljungblad has worked at The Kansas City Star for 36 years. She has never seen anything like the impact of megastar Taylor Swift on NFL games at Arrowhead Stadium and the broader Kansas City community.

From stocking stuffers to picture perfect presents, ProMaster is making gift giving easy this holiday season! This list of 10 ProMaster products under $100 has something for everyone on your list, from beginner photographers and content creators to professional shooters and videographers. Or, shop for yourself and take advantage of the holiday savings. Save 20% on these gifts through December 24, 2025!

A judge has ordered a U.S. government agency to stop blurring, pixelating, and blacking out public photos of animals accidentally caught while fishing for other species.

Christopher Nolan used more than two million feet of film for his upcoming movie The Odyssey, which will be released in IMAX theaters in July 2026.