Music Photographer Says Royal Family Buried His Images of David Bowie and Princess Diana
A photographer has claimed that Kensington Palace buried his images of Princess Diana with David Bowie for almost four decades.
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ChatGPT ‘Reads’ Photo of Coffee Cup and Tells Woman Her Husband is Cheating
A Greek woman is reportedly divorcing her husband after she uploaded photos of their coffee cups to ChatGPT which told her that he was cheating on her.
TikTok’s New ‘AI Alive’ Tool Transforms Your Photos Into Videos with a Prompt
TikTok has launched its first image-to-video AI feature that can transform a user's photos into videos for free within the app.
Capturing Portraits of Strangers Saved This Photographer’s Life
Adam Schluter is a self-described introvert who felt a deep longing to sidestep technology and get back to forging genuine, face-to-face connections with people. So, he picked up his camera and began walking up to people, striking up conversation, and taking their portraits. Schluter's project, Hello From a Stranger, was born. He has captured over a thousand portraits in more than 20 countries around the world, and his life has been forever changed.
Boyamic 2 and Boyalink 3 Are Affordable Mics With AI Noise Reduction
Boya has announced two new wireless microphones called the Boyamic 2 and the Boyalink 3. Both are described as AI-powered audio systems that are designed to address the distinct needs of professional filmmakers and mobile content creators.
M. Night Shyamalan’s New Movie ‘Remain’ Will be Shot on VistaVision Film
No filmmakers had used VistaVision to shoot a full movie in 63 years until last year when The Brutalist wowed audiences -- particularly those sitting in 70mm IMAX theaters.
Conservationist Uses Beautiful Photography to Help Save the Oceans
The ocean holds a special place in the hearts of many throughout history, from sailors to wildlife enthusiasts, but few young up-and-coming contemporaries are as entwined in understanding and documenting marine life as conservationist and photographer Rachel Moore.
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Viral Video of an Asteroid Exploding on the Moon is Fake
A viral video of an asteroid dramatically hitting the Moon has all the trappings of a fraud.
Nighttime Eruption of Kanlaon Volcano in Philipines Caught on Thermal Camera
A thermal camera has captured the moment a volcano in the Philippines erupted, sending ash almost two miles (three kilometers) into the air.
Scientists Create Tiny Insect-Inspired Camera That Captures 9,120 FPS in Near Darkness
Scientists have created a tiny camera inspired by insect eyes that captures 9,120 frames per second (FPS), producing clear images even in low-light conditions.
The Panasonic S1R II is Getting 8.1K Open Gate and ARRI LogC3
Panasonic announced an upcoming firmware update for the S1R II, updates to the workflow-supporting applications Lumix Flow and Lumix Lab, and updates for S Series lenses.
Panasonic’s New 24-60mm f/2.8 Swaps Focal Range for Compactness
Panasonic has announced the Lumix S 24-60mm f/2.8, a new large-aperture "standard zoom" for the L-mount system that sacrifices 10mm on the long end compared to the expected 24-70mm standard zoom but is more compact as a result.
Panasonic Lumix S1 II Review: Pricey, Powerful, and Video-Centric
You might think that the world has enough 24-megapixel full-frame cameras by now, but you would be wrong. With image quality having reached a performance plateau, the only way to improve is by going faster. Last year, Nikon released its Z6 III, debuting a new partially stacked sensor. We wondered when another camera might come out that utilizes this same excellent technology, and now that wait is over.
The Lumix S1 II and S1 IIE Are Panasonic’s Most Advanced Hybrid Cameras Yet
Panasonic has announced two new hybrid photo and video full-frame L-mount cameras: the Lumix S1 II and S1 IIE. The company says the two new cameras are designed to offer "exceptional photographic and videographic capabilities."
Two Men Convicted of Felling Iconic Sycamore Tree Beloved by Photographers
Two men have been convicted of criminal damage for cutting down a beloved sycamore tree in northern England that was a magnet for photographers and nature lovers alike.
YouTube Takes Action Against Fake AI-Generated Movie Trailers
YouTube is cracking down on channels creating fake AI-generated movie trailers, a genre of content that has become extremely popular on the platform.
Chinese Diver Drowns Trying to Retrieve Dropped GoPro Camera
A 30-year-old Chinese tourist drowned off the coast of Indonesia's Kakaban Island after attempting to retrieve a GoPro camera she had dropped during a dive.
Sony’s New Xperia 1 VII Smartphone Looks Amazing but Won’t Come to US
Following a brief teaser period, Sony has unveiled its latest flagship smartphone, the Sony Xperia 1 VII.
DJI Mavic 4 Pro Review: The Best Drone for Most Pros Stays on Top
The DJI Mavic is the all-around choice for midrange professional use, and now we get to witness the fourth version in all its splendor. Much like the 3 Pro that comes before it, the Mavic 4 Pro features a three-camera array on a sophisticated gimbal using Hasselblad color science to provide stunning photos and videos.
The DJI Mavic 4 Pro Won’t Be Sold in the US at Launch
DJI today announced the Mavic 4 Pro, a major update to the extremely popular series of pro-level drones which saw the 3 Pro launched in 2023. The Mavic series remains one of the best options for traveling professional photographers and filmmakers, but DJI's latest won't be available in the United States -- at least not at launch.
DJI Mavic 4 Pro Has 360° ‘Infinity Gimbal’ and New 100MP Sensor
DJI has announced the Mavic 4 Pro, its latest high-end drone built for professional aerial photography and video applications. The Mavic 4 Pro features a brand-new 100-megapixel Hasselblad image sensor, large CMOS dual telephoto cameras, and an "Infinity Gimbal" with 360 degrees of rotation.
Hands-On With the Ultra-Thin Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
Samsung looks to trim some fat and return to an age when smartphones can be unapologetically thin again. That’s the Galaxy S25 Edge in a nutshell. Samsung’s latest premium device is the lightest it has made in years.
ACD Systems’s Refreshing Stance on Artificial Intelligence in Photo Editing
The team from ACD Systems, maker of ACDSee post-processing software, took time out of their busy schedules to give PetaPixel the full rundown on the company's approach to the ethics of artificial intelligence.
First-Ever Footage Shows Unbelievable Ground Shift from 7.9 Earthquake in Myanmar
Newly surfaced security camera video has provided the first-ever view of the Earth's surface shifting along a major fault line during a powerful earthquake.
Magnum Photos’ Origins Told in New Graphic Novel
World-renowned photographic cooperative Magnum Photos, founded in 1947, announced a Kickstarter whose goal is the release of Magnum Generation(s), a graphic novel regaling the true and fascinating stories behind its founding.
First-Ever Footage Reveals the Impact of Bottom Trawling on the Ocean Floor
For the first time, high-resolution cameras have captured the destructive process of bottom trawling as it unfolds beneath the waves -- revealing environmental damage that has largely remained hidden from public view.
You Won’t Get to Pick the Shot You Enter in This Exciting New Analog Photo Contest
Pro Camera Film Lab in Virginia and photographer Levi Cyr-Redcross teamed up to create One Roll Project, one of the most exciting and unusual analog photography contests PetaPixel has seen.
Inquiry Launched into Cameraman’s Death in Mid-Air Crash While Filming World Record Paramotor Attempt
A cameraman who was killed in a mid-air paramotor crash during the filming of a Guinness World Record attempt had previously expressed concerns about stress leading up to the incident.
Photographer Doug Mills on Winning the 2025 Pulitzer Prize! | The PetaPixel Podcast
In a special bonus episode of The PetaPixel Podcast, we spoke with award-winning veteran photojournalist Doug Mills about his latest Pulitzer Prize -- his third -- which he won for his series of photos showing a speeding bullet whizzing past now-President Donald Trump during an attempted assassination in Pennsylvania last year. Mills discussed how he captured the winning photos, how the latest gear empowers photojournalism, and the rapidly changing political landscape in which he operates.
Photographer’s Distressing Photos Capture Life Inside El Salvador’s Notorious Prison
On March 15, photographer Philip Holsinger captured arguably 2025's most sensational photographs when a group of Venezuelan prisoners arrived in El Salvador from the United States.