The U.S. Department of Justice has urged the Supreme Court to decline a request from a computer scientist seeking copyright protection for an image created entirely by an AI system.
TikTok, which is under new ownership in the U.S., says that its service has been restored after the app was beset with week-long technical problems and user complaints.
Acclaimed director Darren Aronofsky has raised eyebrows by releasing a series of AI-generated short films called 'On This Day… 1776' that mark the semiquincentennial anniversary of the American Revolution.
The cinematographer behind One Battle After Another revealed how he filmed the movie's breathtaking car chase scene and how he pushed the VistaVision format to its limits.
Earlier this week on The PetaPixel Podcast, we discussed Nikon's lawsuit against Viltrox and both the best and worst-case scenarios for that outcome. As part of it, we found ourselves talking about L-mount and how it was the only option outside of Sony E-mount that has shown itself willing to be "open." Unfortunately, it doesn't offer a compelling solution for the average photographer.
A short documentary film about photojournalist Brent Renaud, the first American journalist to be killed in Ukraine, has been nominated for an Academy Award.
Printing is the ultimate step in the photographer’s workflow. Getting to grips with the basics is essential, and there is more to it than meets the eye. In my first article, we discussed the printers and inks. In this second one, we examine the paper.
A cameraman has revealed how he was almost crushed to death while filming a close-up shot of a vintage Rolls-Royce on a film set.
Learning to love the rangefinder was a long process for me. I could appreciate the simpler and sometimes slower approach to photography that a rangefinder represents. There is more demand on the photographer to focus, compose, and pre-visualize the image.
Scientists used 135 remote cameras to document the return of coastal martens in California -- a species previously thought to be extinct.
Whether you’re moving into the Nikon Z system for the first time or refining a professional setup, this week’s Nikon deals deliver meaningful savings across cameras and lenses. With discounts spanning creator-friendly bodies, flagship cameras, and premium NIKKOR Z glass, it’s an ideal moment to invest in gear that can grow with your work.
Blazar has announced the Talon 1.5X AF anamorphic lens series, expanding its lineup with what it says is the first 1.5× squeeze anamorphic system to feature autofocus.
NASA's Curiosity Mars rover used its onboard LEDs, typically used for illuminating shaded areas during daytime operations, to capture a very rare nighttime shot of the Martian surface.
The Exposure Photography Festival is set to take place in Calgary, Alberta, Canada from February 5 until March 5, 2026, and includes numerous exhibitions, portfolio reviews, and artist talks.
The NHL's Detroit Red Wings got a fortunate bounce last night on a late game-tying goal to send its game against the Washington Capitals into overtime, and the photographer's cutout in the plexiglass should get credit for the goal.
SmallRig has announced a NP-F970 battery that can operate in extreme cold, allowing photographers and filmmakers who need to work in temperatures as low as -40 to continue to work their cameras.
Google has begun rolling out Project Genie, a generative AI model that can create virtual worlds from text prompts or just a single photo.
It was recently reported that Nikon was suing lens maker Viltrox in China over Nikon's Z-Mount patent. Viltrox has officially broken its silence on the matter, sharing with PetaPixel a lengthy statement about the company's imminent and long-term plans and its continued belief in the value of diverse lens ecosystems.
The cable news channel MS NOW, formerly MSNBC, aired an AI-edited photo of Alex Pretti, the protester who was killed by border agents in Minneapolis.
An Association of Photographers survey of its members has revealed an alarming statistic: 58% say they have lost work to generative AI.
Apple’s latest quarterly earnings show that iPhone sales reached a record high in the final three months of last year, driven by demand for the new iPhone 17 range.
From 1979 to 1984, famed fashion photographer Richard Avedon traveled to 21 states with an 8 x 10 large format Deardorff camera and a white backdrop to capture the portraits of working-class America.
Through hand-built cameras and room-sized camera obscuras, Brendan Barry slows photography down to its most elemental processes. His latest project, Flowers for Bea, reveals how that practice can hold memory, ritual, and transformation within a single body of work.
Godox has expanded its professional Knowled lighting lineup with the introduction of the P600R Hard P4 and P1200R Hard P8 full-color LED panel lights. Designed for film, broadcast, and large-scale production environments, the new fixtures combine high-output RGB performance, pixel-level control, and weather-resistant construction aimed at demanding studio and on-location workflows.
Last July, Lomography unveiled a series of new Petzval lenses. At the time, the company launched 35mm f/2, 55mm f/1.7, and 80.5mm f/1.9 Art primes, promising to bring 27mm f/1.7 and 135mm f/2.5 lenses into the fold later. Later is now, and the five-lens series is complete.
As generative AI technology proliferates, making it easier for people to manipulate real photos or create convincing fake ones from scratch, photography's ability to depict reality has come under increasing attack. A recent Washington Post opinion is among the most notable assaults on the institution of photography yet, garnering strong rebuttals from veteran photographers.
Fujifilm Superia Premium is so difficult to find that many have, for some time, believed it to be discontinued. Evidence of that stacked up this year when Yodobashi Camera, Bic Camera, and other Japanese camera stores listed it as discontinued, but Fujifilm says that label is inaccurate.
VSCO has added a new prompt-based image editing tool to its app, allowing photographers to simply describe the edits they want to see in natural language.
After more than a decade in court, an underwater photographer’s legal battle over images of Blackbeard’s shipwreck -- and whether states can be held liable for copyright infringement -- may finally be over.
A wedding videographer has drawn widespread praise after falling backwards into a swimming pool during a ceremony, continuing to record the couple without interrupting the moment.
Laowa has brought its popular and powerful 90mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO lens to Micro Four Thirds, giving OM System and Panasonic camera owners a compelling new choice to get up close and personal with their photographic subjects.
After a $77 billion disaster in his adventures creating the metaverse, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has laid out his new vision for the future: everyone wears AI smart glasses.
Ultra-fast 35mm lenses are not a new thing. Leica users have had access to the excellent Voigtlander 35mm f/1.2 Nokton across multiple versions for many years. The Noctilux title isn't new either. Leica has multiple insanely fast 50mm lenses, going down to as bright as f/0.95, on the market.
Maingear, maker of performance PCs, has released a new limited-edition PC that is sure to tickle the nostalgia muscle of gamers and creatives who got their computing feet wet in the 1990s. The new Retro98 tower looks like it was transported to 2026 through a time machine, but the inside is undeniably modern.
Since 1966, the Leica "Noctilux" name has reflected the legendary company's best optical achievements. There have been many beloved, classic Noctilux lenses over the past 60 years, but until now, not a single one has been a 35mm prime, one of the most traditional focal lengths of all. With the new Noctilux-M 35mm f/1.2 ASPH., this void has finally been filled.
South Korea has introduced a landmark set of laws regulating artificial intelligence, including rules that require companies to clearly label AI-generated content.
First it came for photos on Instagram, then it came for videos on YouTube, now vertical videos are set to appear on Netflix, too.
DJI has announced the RS 5, a new lightweight, professional-grade gimbal. The latest entry in DJI's celebrated Ronin series, the RS 5 promises improved subject tracking, stability, and control, all with a longer battery life.
The Orlando Museum of Art (OMA) will present the largest U.S. museum retrospective of photographer David LaChapelle’s career, bringing together more than four decades of his work in a major exhibition opening later this month.
After the Grok debacle on X, which saw people -- mainly women, and even minors -- undressed with Elon Musk's AI chatbot, the platform's owner has now announced it is rolling out a label on misleading pictures.
Under remote night skies, Tom Rae captures the cosmos and landscapes in breathtaking detail, revealing a world both unseen and unforgettable. Rae's surreal and immersive astrophotography transforms the wilderness into experiences of awe and wonder.
Panasonic has announced even more colorways for the Lumix S9 camera, this time bringing new white/silver and black/silver colorways to the United States.
The winning images from the 2025 Travel Photographer of the Year awards (TPOTY) have been revealed. Athanasios Maloukos' atmospheric photos of the Sema ceremony in Turkey and the Holy Week in Zamora, Spain, impressed the judges enough to see him crowned overall winner.
Rollei has expanded its VAF autofocus lens series with the introduction of two new full-frame prime lenses, the AF 24mm f/1.8 and the AF 35mm f/1.8. Designed for mirrorless cameras, both lenses are available in Sony FE and Nikon Z mounts and join the previously released VAF 85mm f/1.8, further broadening the lineup with wide-angle and standard focal length options aimed at photographers and hybrid creators.
Last week, we found out that the Z-mount might not be quite as open as we previously thought because Nikon is suing Viltrox. While right now it could be as simple as seeking royalties for using the mount, it could also just as easily end up being a similar situation to Canon, who runs a closed mount.
A Russian videographer who secretly filmed state propaganda and smuggled the footage out of the country is now an Academy Award nominee for the documentary Mr. Nobody Against Putin.
After 15 years reviewing cameras, Chris Niccolls knows gear. The PetaPixel YouTube host has tested every major system and built a reputation for making technical knowledge accessible. But knowledge and skill are different things. When Niccolls recently traveled to Costa Rica with fellow PetaPixel host Jordan Drake to learn bird photography from experts Ben Knoot and Ken Martinez, he found himself in the role of learning again, chasing shots he couldn’t guarantee and loving every moment of uncertainty.
Lux, the makers of popular iPhone camera app Halide, have launched a public preview of Halide Mark III. While Lux is offering just a first look at Halide Mark III right now, it has taken the wraps off a huge new feature: Looks.
The British Ecological Society has announced the winners of its annual Capturing Ecology photography competition, showcasing the best images captured by international ecologists and photographers. Among the winning shots are an American crocodile staring down the lens, a flying frog, and a chimpanzee rescue mission.
The ongoing immigration crackdown is recorded by award-winning photographers nationwide. But a widely published photo of a five-year-old boy detained in chilly Minnesota was taken by a bystander, highlighting the role of citizen journalism.
