Photographer Shocked as SpaceX Rocket Flies Through His Shot
A photographer who climbed to the top of a mountain planning to capture the Milky Way serendipitously captured a SpaceX Rocket.
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Hive Social, a Twitter and Instagram Alternative, is Exploding in Popularity
Hive Social has exploded in popularity as the future of Instagram and Twitter is questioned. The three-year-old social media app hit one million users last week after a dramatic rise in sign-ups.
Photo Auction Features the Works of Ansel Adams, Steve McCurry, and More
A stunning collection of photographs from some of the world's most renowned photographers will go to auction next week where some are expected to fetch up to $18,000.
Reikan’s FoCal Mobile Brings Autofocus Calibration to Smartphones
Reikan, the company behind the FoCal automatic lens calibration tool, is bringing its technology to smartphones with the FoCal Mobile app.
Meike Introduces a 25mm f/0.95 Lens for APS-C Cameras
Meike has announced a new 25mm f/0.95 manual focus lens for multiple APS-C camera mounts. The $370 optic is currently available for Sony E mount, with the promise of Fujifilm X, Canon EOS M and RF, and Micro Four Thirds coming next month.
How a Fake Snow Leopard Photo Sparked a Debate on Ethics
Capturing a snow leopard is considered by many to be the holy grail of wildlife photography. But when it comes to manipulating an image of the world's most elusive big cat, how far is too far?
HEIPI Tripod Now on IndieGoGo Despite Raising $1M on Kickstarter
HEIPI raised over $1 million through a successful campaign on Kickstarter earlier this month for its new lightweight 3-in-1 Travel Tripod, but that success doesn't appear to be enough as the company has gone to IndieGoGo in search of more investment.
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Photographer and Wife Enjoy Meteor Shower in Dazzling Photo
A photographer captured this incredible image of the Leonid meteor shower earlier this month that shows himself and his wife enjoying the show.
Rode’s New VideoMicro II is Totally Redesigned for Better Performance
Rode has announced the successor to its compact on-camera microphone, the VideoMicro II. The company says this new iteration adds on to the original with new features and enhanced performance.
3D Printed Camera Pistol Grip is Inspired By Soviet Spy Equipment
A Redditor's 3D-printable pistol grip for cameras takes the phrase "point and shoot" and makes it a lot more literal.
The New 7Artisans 35mm f/2 Mark II for Leica Rangefinders is Just $250
7Artisans has announced a new large-aperture prime lens for the Leica M Mount, the M35mm f/2 Mark II, an updated model of its previous 35mm f/2 for Leica rangefinders that has since been discontinued.
Photographer Tries to Find ‘Kissing Couple’ from His Photo 50 Years Later
A photographer has shared his 50-year-old photo of a mystery couple who were kissing their way around Canada in a bid to find the duo.
SmallRig’s RC 350 and 450 COB LED Lights Look Like a Huge Improvement
SmallRig has been aggressively pushing into the video lighting market with its series of LED RC lights and shows no signs of slowing down with its RC 350 and RC 450 COB LEDs.
Chinese Police are Searching Phones for Instagram as Protests Mount
As protests around China’s zero-Covid policy mount, police appear to be searching phones for apps like Instagram, Twitter, and Telegram, which are banned in the country, with the goal of stopping photos of the protests from being released.
Topaz Labs’ Biggest Sale of the Year Ends Dec 2
There’s still time to save big on all photo and video enhancement apps during Topaz Labs Black Friday / Cyber Monday Sale, but you have to act fast. Save 25% across the board on all individual apps and SAVE UP TO 60% when you buy a bundle. Act now! These money-saving offers end on December 2.
Qatar Officials Prevent Camera Crew from Filming at the World Cup
Qatari officials interrupted an Argentinian TV crew filming a live segment at the World Cup as they were interviewing a soccer fan in a wheelchair.
What is a Mood Board and How Do You Make One?
Mood boards are more than a random collection of photos found online. If you want successful photoshoots that deliver what you, your client, or your team envisioned, mood boards can help you. All it takes is some brainstorming and curation.
The Winners of the BIPP’s National Print Competition
The British Institute of Professional Photography (BIPP) has announced the winners of its 2022 Photography Print Competition. These annual awards highlight 15 categories including the organization's Photographer of the Year title.
NASA’s Orion Captures Earth and Moon from 268,563 Miles Away
NASA's Orion spacecraft has captured a photo of it with the Earth and Moon in the background from its maximum distance away: 268,563 miles. Orion has now traveled farther away from Earth than any other spacecraft built for humans.
Photographer Gathers 2,500 Nude Volunteers on Bondi Beach For Photo
A photographer assembled 2,500 nude volunteers for a naked photo shoot on Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia.