High Schoolers Discover the Joy of Disposable Cameras After Cellphone Ban
After a high school in South Carolina prohibited cellphones, amid a statewide ban, one student adapted by bringing a disposable camera with her instead -- kicking off a trend.
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$5,000 Grant Now Open for Surfing’s Next Iconic Photographer
A prestigious $5,000 grant, which has been awarded to some of surfing’s iconic photographers, is now open for applications.
Britain Drops Demand to Access Apple User Data
Britain will no longer demand backdoor access to Apple users' private data in the U.S. after the Trump administration reached a deal, according to Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard.
Scientists Discover and Photograph New Moon Around Uranus
A team of scientists led by the Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) discovered a new moon orbiting the ice giant planet, Uranus, using the James Webb Space Telescope.
Home Depot Sued for ‘Secretly’ Using Facial Recognition Technology on Self-Checkout Cameras
A customer has sued Home Depot, claiming the retail giant has been secretly using facial recognition technology on customers with cameras placed at self-checkout kiosks.
Photographer Sculpts Ice Lenses Made From Glaciers to Capture Dreamy Images
Sometimes photographers are forced to rush their shot as the scene changes in front of them. But imagine if the very camera they were using was literally melting, forcing the photographer to hurry before their equipment disappears entirely.
Famed Mountaineer Accused of Faking His Summit Photos with Photoshopped and Stolen Images
A famed mountaineer has been accused of using stolen photos and editing himself into other people's selfies to exaggerate the number of peaks he has climbed.
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These International Photography Awards Winners Are Battling for $15,000
The International Photography Awards (IPA) announced the main category winners of its 2025 competition, honoring talented amateur and professional photographers across 11 categories.
New Docuseries Points the Lens at Photographers Across the US
AdoramaTV's new original docuseries, Picture America, highlights photographers who capture the spirit of the United States. Produced by filmmaker Sal D’Alia, the series explores diverse communities and landscapes, offering viewers a chance to see America “one frame at a time.”
Highly Anticipated ‘Severance’ Keyboard Smashes Kickstarter Goals
Atomic Keyboard's Severance-inspired MDR Dasher Keyboard, first unveiled in April, is finally available on Kickstarter.
Peak Design and Fujifilm Launch In-Store Experience for Photographers
Peak Design and Fujifilm have opened Field Lab, an in-store experience that offers the chance for photographers to test out Fujifilm photography equipment first-hand, explore Peak Design's carrying solutions, and even get Fujifilm equipment checked and cleaned by certified professionals.
VSCO Workspace Aims to Alleviate Frustrations of Running a Photo Business
To celebrate World Photography Day, VSCO today unveiled VSCO Workspace, an automated studio management platform built specifically for photographers.
Florida Wildlife Officials Want Photos of This Extremely Rare ‘Rainbow Snake’
It is a chance for photographers to help out the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) by capturing photos of the elusive rainbow snake.
What the Heck Is This Weird Micro Four Thirds ‘TikTok’ Camera?
There's a relatively new Micro Four Thirds camera on the market that costs $799, but you probably haven't heard of it. It's the YoloLiv YoloCam S7, and it's weird.
Ohio Man Scammed by AI Avatar of Jelly Roll
A disabled man was scammed out of money after he was sent an AI video of the country music star Jelly Roll saying his name.
Stunning Photo Competition Focuses on How Nature Survives and Thrives
Entered by researchers from around the world, the BMC Ecology and Evolution and BMC Zoology image competition celebrates nature's will to survive and thrive.
Tourist ‘Swept by Winds’ While Taking Selfie on Popular Hilltop Church
A tourist was swept by strong winds and fell while taking a selfie at a church situated at the highest point in Athens, Greece.
Photographer’s Trail Camera Captures Brown Bear in ‘Non-Bear’ Country
A photographer was shocked to discover that his remote trail camera had captured a brown bear in an area where the species is so rare that they were previously considered extinct.
Food Influencers Hit by Car While Filming Inside Restaurant
This is the terrifying moment a YouTuber couple was smashed into when an SUV crashed through a restaurant window while they were filming a food video.
Sigma 200mm f/2 DG Sports Review: Swinging for a Home Run
The fixed 200mm f/2 is a very rare and specialized lens. In the DSLR days, there were very few available, and they were all ridiculously expensive. Canon and Nikon both made some very prestigious versions that delivered razor-sharp optics and incredibly shallow depth-of-field. They were also useful for low-light sports and action photography.
Sigma 12mm f/1.4 Is the Smallest and Lightest DC Contemporary Lens
Sigma's fifth DC | Contemporary prime lens has arrived, and it is a compact and lightweight 12mm f/1.4 ultra-wide-angle prime for APS-C mirrorless cameras.
The Sigma 200mm f/2 DG OS Sports Is the First of its Kind
Sigma's new 200mm f/2 DG OS | Sports is the world's first 200mm f/2 telephoto prime lens for full-frame mirrorless cameras.
Photographers Are Helping Newspapers Win Prestigious Awards
An enduring legacy of broadcasting hero Edward R. Murrow (1908-1965) is the prestigious Murrow award, a highly sought-after honor bestowed by a media association with a name that starts with “Radio.”
Canon Got Its Camera Placed in One of the World’s Most Popular Anime
This past weekend, the latest episode of the anime "My Dress-Up Darling" aired, and it featured a nearly five-minute-long segment where a Canon camera was front and center. It might be one of Canon's most brilliant marketing plays in recent memory.
Scientists Create Incredible Tool That Realistically Relights Photos in 3D
Researchers at the Computational Photography Lab at Simon Fraser University in British Columbia, Canada, developed a new software tool that can relight any photograph with precise physical-based controls, similar to what software like Blender can do with computer-generated graphics.
The Hasselblad XPan and The Art of Thriving Within Limits
Limitations are a blessing and a curse. I always wanted more, a better camera, more pixels -- name it, and I wanted it. Until I found out, that having more also gave me creative paralysis.
Ulanzi’s $40 Tripod and Selfie Stick Combo Automatically Tracks You
Ulanzi announced the TT23, a new $40 tripod that can also transform into an auto-tracking selfie stick.
Fujifilm Will Increase Its Prices Again Later This Month
Fujifilm revealed today that another price adjustment is coming to the United States at the end of this month.
Winners of Capture the Dark 2025 Photo Contest Show Why Dark Skies Are Worth Protecting
DarkSky International announced the winners of its fifth annual Capture the Dark photography contest. Winners across eight main categories showcase the best in astrophotography and demonstrate why it is vital to protect dark skies worldwide.
Breathtaking Shots From Inside the Colossal Hurricane Erin
Hurricane Erin, the first hurricane of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, strengthened at a historic rate over the weekend, and new photos from inside the hurricane show its immense size and power.