It’s getting ever more challenging to earn a living from photography. It is especially difficult to start a photography business now. So, here are some of the barriers you may meet and how to overcome them.
I consider myself lucky as I earn my living from photography. It’s not a profession that is going to make me rich, although it keeps the wolves from the door. Moreover, I love what I do.
It is tempting to be drawn in by marketing hype and buy the camera with the most enticing advertisement. Or you might go along with what a friend has. Alternatively, you could consider the choice in Walmart and pick up the cheapest model. All of these could be bad decisions.
No sport is wrapped up in as much history in the U.S. as baseball. What better way to capture baseball's nostalgic spirit than with Polaroid pictures? That's precisely what Associated Press photographer Erin Hooley did for the recent "Crosstown Classic" in Chicago, a clash between the city's two MLB teams, the Cubs and the White Sox.
Being small is what makes the Vivo X200 FE stand out from a crowd of bigger phones, thanks to its impressive knack for capturing images that others can’t or won’t.
At last month's Shanghai International Photographic Equipment and Digital Imaging Exhibition (P&I) in China, Canon China unveiled a new camera transformation service that aims to turn old digital cameras into works of art.
This year, the world celebrates the 100th anniversary of a camera that revolutionized photography: the Leica I. Often called the Leica Standard, this compact 35mm rangefinder was introduced at the 1925 Leipzig Spring Fair and marked the beginning of modern handheld photography. It didn’t just represent a technological leap -- it sparked a cultural and artistic movement.
Photographer and do-it-yourself enthusiast James Warner, who goes by snappiness on YouTube, is back with yet another crazy project. This time, Warner built a massive 2-in-1 Sony digital camera.
This week, Sigma announced that it would be absorbing the additional 5% cost of the newest US tariff on Japanese goods. When bigger, far more established companies like Canon have already said they plan to increase prices and cut costs in response, it's important to understand why Sigma was able to take the action it did while its contemporaries likely cannot.
Insta360 and DJI are swirling toward one another like two ends of a growing hurricane. As the Insta360-incubated Antigravity drone brand prepares for launch on one end, DJI introduced its first 360-degree camera on the other.
The Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery's latest exhibit, From Shadow to Substance: Grand-Scale Portraits During Photography’s Formative Years, explores portrait photography's grand-scale origins and showcases the museum's incredible, diverse collection of very early photographs.
Newborn photography is one of the most beautiful yet delicate branches of photography. It is a field that combines artistry with significant ethical responsibility. Newborns are among the most vulnerable subjects to photograph, and even the slightest negligence can result in serious and irreversible harm.
The James Webb Space Telescope's (JWST) newest images offer a dazzling preview of the Sun's eventual fate.
Earlier this week, PetaPixel reported that official Fujifilm dealers were sent a list of increasing prices set to take effect August 1. While the price increase is now in effect, it wasn't due to the new 15% tariff "deal" the US struck with Japan recently, but is instead the company's response to the first 10% tariff introduced earlier this year.
Apple has spent nearly $1 billion paying tariffs already, and expects to pay even more next quarter, primarily to China.
Alongside its new 75mm f/1.4 portrait prime lens, 7Artisans announced a full-frame 14mm f/2.8 ultra-wide prime.
IRreCams has been converting digital cameras for infrared and astrophotography since 2011, so the team has taken apart a diverse range of cameras, from Micro Four Thirds models all the way to medium-format cameras. The latest camera to go under the "knife" is the Fujifilm X-T5 APS-C camera.
Foldable phones aren’t camera trend-setters because they get their camera components from other models. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is no different in carrying on that pattern, only this time it’s actually rocking a flagship-level main wide-angle camera.
Swiss Rig has officially launched srRAW 1.2, the next generation of its mobile digital cinema camera system for iPhone, introducing more resolution options, broader iPhone compatibility, advanced manual tools, and a dedicated creator community.
In the ever-evolving world of digital photo editing, staying ahead of the curve means finding tools that streamline the process without sacrificing quality. Skylum's Luminar Neo positions itself as a solution for both professional photographers and hobbyists looking to enhance their workflow with speed and precision.
Yesterday, I shared a deep-dive into the Nikkor 105mm f/2.5 lens made by my friend Gordon Laing. As I was putting that piece together, a thought that has been flitting in and out of my consciousness for the last several months resurfaced: "wait, why hasn't Nikon remade this lens?"
Asus announced two new 4K displays designed for photographers, video editors, and other visual artists. The pair of monitors both promise wide color gamut, professional workflow features, and HDR.
Two original photographs from the legendary Cottingley Fairies series have sold at auction for $3,440 (£2,600), nearly doubling their estimated value and reigniting public fascination with one of the 20th century’s most enduring hoaxes.
This week, a decades-old technology and commerce site recommended taking advantage of a 79% discount on a digital camera which is now available at Walmart for $60. No, you should absolutely not buy this "popular vlogging camera."
Chinese lens manufacturer 7Artisans unveiled the 75mm f/1.4 portrait prime lens for full-frame mirrorless cameras.
Iceland's famed Sundhnúkagígar volcano is erupting, and photographer Jeroen Van Nieuwenhove captured incredible photos of a rainstorm hitting the molten-hot lava, creating ethereal steam and fog around the volcano.
A film lab in London has announced a limited edition black-and-white reversal film named Euston 400. It is Aperture Printing's first branded film.
DJI announced the Osmo 360, the company's first 360-degree camera. DJI claims its new Osmo 360 captures the sharpest 360-degree photos on the market.
Professional cinema company Arri announced a significantly faster and more powerful Alexa 35 camera, the Arri Alexa 35 Xtreme.
Japan's trade agreement with the United States includes an increase from the current 10% tariff to a new 15% tariff, and while both Canon and Fujifilm have either already raised prices or are planning to, Sigma says that it intends to absorb the 5% internally.
A California school district is reportedly being sued after a student allegedly sent AI nude photos of her classmate.
