In an ambitious effort to preserve and study insect pollinators, the Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of Natural History is launching a groundbreaking project to digitize 200,000 specimens in just one year. This extraordinary task, which involves some of the world’s largest insect pollinator collections, is being made possible with the help of a custom-built conveyor system. Once completed, the project will offer unprecedented access to these vital species, contributing to ongoing conservation and research efforts worldwide.
It has been just over two years since unconventional multi-disciplinary artist Stuart Semple announced Abode, a suite of creative apps aimed at taking on creative industry monolith, Adobe. In the two years since, the Kickstarter project has continually missed deadlines but remains ongoing.
The Zebra Daylight Processing Tank offers large format photographers an innovative processing solution that combines convenience, efficiency, and reliability. The Zebra Daylight Tank enables the daylight processing of large-format film, plates, and photographic paper, all without the need for a traditional darkroom setup.
Maxim Dondyuk (b.1983, Ukraine), winner of the W. Eugene Smith Grant, is a research-based photographer and artist who combines fieldwork, historical inquiry, and personal reflections with the medium of photography, video, text, and archival materials.
As expected, President Donald Trump will extend TikTok's sale deadline for the third time, giving the popular social media app yet another lengthy reprieve to comply with the law.
A cameraman has filed a lawsuit against a former WWE wrestler over injuries he claims to have incurred when he went “off script.”
A photographer got his timing and positioning all wrong at a sports meeting in China and ended up interfering with the show.
In an age where technology is seamlessly integrated into everyday life, the Behold Camera emerges as a groundbreaking device …
A few years ago, Vincent Tantardini, created datafilm, a digital notebook app for analog photographers to keep track of their film photography adventures. With the aid of encouraging feedback and support from the analog community, Tantardini has created datafilm's successor: Frames.
Astronomers using the European Southern Observatory's (ESO) Very Large Telescope (VLT) observed the nearby Sculptor Galaxy in thousands of colors simultaneously, capturing a breathtakingly colorful and detailed image that reveals never-before-seen cosmic details.
The number of photographs taken this year is expected to exceed two trillion for the first time, according to research.
A photographer says he may never regain his sight after being shot in the eye with a rubber bullet by police while covering protests in Los Angeles over the weekend.
The popular YouTuber known as Cr1TiKaL demonstrated the terrifying power of AI video this week after fooling regular viewers.
Leica has announced Monopan 50, a new high-resolution black-and-white film with enhanced spectral sensitivity. It is the first true Leica 35mm film the company has released.
The European Space Agency's (ESA) historic Proba-3 mission, designed to create and study solar eclipses in orbit, has successfully made its first artificial eclipse in space, and the images are breathtaking.
Last month, I made a photograph at Père Lachaise Cemetery in Paris. A candid image. Unposed, unplanned, and deeply human.
Alex Gusev is a name that stands out in the world of product photography, particularly for his cinematic toy photography, where he brings miniature worlds to life.
United Kingdom-based Harman Technology announced a new redscale color negative film, Harman Red 125, in February, initially only in 35mm format. The company has today released the intriguing pro-finished redscale film in 120 format for medium-format analog photographers.
Apple built a camera module made out of iPhone components designed to withstand the intense conditions of professional motor racing for the upcoming F1 movie.
I'm not a huge fan of ultra-light travel tripods. As compact as they are, they often lack the stability required for anything beyond casual use. There is a balancing act involved in finding the right amount of stability while still keeping the tripod convenient enough to enjoy. I did not like the Peak Design Travel Tripod due to its fiddly head design and slightly wobbly legs, but they may have reached the Goldilocks zone with the latest Peak Design Pro Lite. This one feels just right. At $800, though, you have a fairly high price of admission.
Peak Design announced three new Pro tripods that it developed in tandem with adventure photographer and filmmaker Jimmy Chin that promise professional-grade portability, strength and "thoughtfully designed functionality."
Adobe has unveiled the highly anticipated mobile version of its Firefly app, enabling users, both novice and professional, to create high-quality images and videos from their phones using advanced AI technology.
Lighting brand Harlowe has developed a limited edition Signature Kit of its lighting products in partnership with portrait photographer Mark Mann. The Mark Mann Signature Kit will be limited to just 30 worldwide, each with its own number.
Adobe announced new features across much of the Creative Cloud ecosystem, including in Lightroom and Photoshop, designed to help creators move even faster from idea to final delivery. Adobe promises that its latest updates deliver "speed, precision, and smarter AI to power your workflow."
At the beginning of the 19th century, it was becoming apparent in scientific circles that it was possible to "draw with light" and fix real-world images onto paper. In 1826, Joseph Nicéphore Niépce took what is widely believed to be the first-ever successful photograph, an exposure that may have lasted several days.