The NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope (JWST)'s new "Picture of the Month" shows the mega-monster galaxy cluster Abell S1063. This impressive collection of galaxies is about 4.5 billion light-years from Earth in the constellation Grus (the Crane). However, surrounding Abell S1063 is the true star of the show -- super-distant, ancient galaxies whose light is being warped by the gravitational force of the relatively closer Abell S1063.
German artificial intelligence (AI) company PRC, known for its AI-powered Excire photo-management software, has announced a new photo contest featuring AI judging.
A coronal mass ejection (CME) is headed straight for Earth per NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)'s Space Weather Prediction Center. Astrophotographers should charge their camera batteries, check weather conditions for tomorrow, and prepare for what could be the biggest auroral event of the year.
Venus Optics' Laowa brand is known for its weird and wonderful lens designs. Sometimes, they are exquisite, unique designs that bring versatility to the photographer's bag. Other times, the lenses are budget alternatives that trade some optical performance in the name of "character." The latest version of the Laowa 15mm f/4.5 Macro is definitely in the latter category, but that doesn’t mean that it lacks value. At $399, this is a solid, budget-friendly optic.
Filmmaker Danny Boyle's upcoming blockbuster sequel 28 Years Later embraces a wide range of modern filmmaking technology, including shooting some sequences using Apple iPhone smartphones.
Scientists from the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) National Solar Observatory (NSO) and New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) used groundbreaking adaptive optics to capture sharpest ever photos and videos of the Sun's corona, the outermost layer of its atmosphere.
The esteemed "National Geographic Traveller (UK) Photography Competition 2025" has announced its winners, honoring the best travel images by photographers in the United Kingdom and Ireland.
Lighting company Amaran (stylized "amaran") released a pair of new Verge series lights designed for creators filming, streaming, or working from their desk or for use in small home studios. The amaran Verge and Verge Max promise softbox-quality light and wide-ranging control. The new lights are amaran's offerings purpose-built for desktops.
A wedding photographer captured a stunning photo of a bride and groom kissing as a tornado raged in the background.
An AI video of an "emotional support" kangaroo holding a plane ticket has fooled a surprising number of people.
Footage shows the devastating moment a huge chunk of glacier collapsed and wiped out 90% of a picturesque Swiss village.
A Chinese paraglider recorded an incredible video of himself after has was unintentionally lifted to an altitude of 28,000 feet (8,500 meters) during a routine equipment check in the Qilian Mountains of north-west China.
A horrifying video of a tourist getting attacked by a tiger during a photo shoot at a zoo in Thailand is going viral online.
YouTube is introducing Google Lens to Shorts, allowing users to search for more information about items they see within a video.
A photographer has captured a series of amazing images showing flying foxes keeping cool in the scorching heat of Gujarat, India.
When acclaimed director David Lynch passed away earlier this year, he left behind not only a filmmaking legacy, but one that dramatically impacted photographers. Now David Lynch fans can purchase hundreds of his items, including cameras, an espresso machine, screenplays, and much more.
Yashica announced the FX-D, a new digital camera that promises the fun and style of analog photography without the inconvenience.
In February, B&H Photo announced that it would bring the Bild Expo back to the Javits Center in New York City on June 17 and 18. It's just around the corner, and B&H has shared much more information about the expo, including the experiences that attendees can expect in a few weeks.
This week on The PetaPixel Podcast, the team sits down together in La Serena, Chile to talk about Sony's FX2 announcement and what it might mean for the company's next camera.
The Fujifilm events are coming fast and furious. Less than a month after debuting the X half compact camera, Fujifilm is gearing up to unveil more new gear at a June 12th X Summit in Shanghai.
Getty Images CEO Craig Peters says the company is spending "millions and millions of dollars" in its legal battle with Stability AI.
Pennsylvania lawmakers want to make the theft of a trail camera a specific crime punishable by jail time and a $1,500 fine.
Instagram now natively supports 3:4 aspect ratio photos, an extremely common smartphone image format.
A federal court blocked President Donald Trump from levying and enforcing his wide-ranging tariffs under the 1977 International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA).
The highly publicized showdown between two influencers over a stolen photo aesthetic has ended with the lawsuit being quietly dropped.
The Stringer, a documentary that has sent shockwaves through the world of photojournalism, will play at the DC/DOX Film Festival next month in the nation's capital.
The New York City Police Department (NYPD) is searching for a woman who stabbed a photographer in the back after he accidentally captured an image of her.
A collective of Afghan photographers has launched a new publication titled Bibin Photography Magazine, dedicated to interpreting, analyzing, and promoting contemporary photography.
A rare signed photograph of Al Capone sold for over $62,000 at auction last week and is believed to be the largest signed image of the Chicago mob boss ever offered for sale.
A federal judge has issued a preliminary injunction in favor of a Christian wedding photographer temporarily blocking New York State from enforcing anti-discrimination laws that she argues violate her First Amendment rights.
