The Biggest Supermoon of the Year Offers Picture Opportunities for Photographers
The night sky will feature a striking sight this week as a supermoon rises on Wednesday (November 5) -- the largest and closest full moon of 2025.
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DJI’s Drones, Both Branded and Disguised, Are Even Closer to a US Ban
A unanimous Federal Communications Commission (FCC) vote last week puts DJI in even hotter water. However, despite initial appearances, the new decision is not as problematic as another issue that DJI is dealing with: a very slow security audit. All these things taken together indicate a very real chance that DJI drones will be officially banned from entering the U.S. by the end of this year.
Ulanzi’s Waist-Level Viewfinder Brings a Retro Experience to Modern Cameras
Ulanzi has unveiled the VF01 Waist-Level Viewfinder, a compact accessory designed to bring classic shooting ergonomics to modern mirrorless and compact cameras.
Nikon’s 40-Year-Old Underwater Film Camera Still Offers a Unique Experience
On my recent trip to French Polynesia, I decided to do something new that I’ve been wanting to try for a long time: I brought along the Nikonos V, Nikon’s legendary amphibious 35mm camera from the 1980s. That meant no live preview, no autofocus, and no confirmation that anything I was shooting would actually turn out; just 36 frames of film, a light meter, and the quiet peace that comes with freediving and taking photos.
Photographer Refuses to Take Down Homeless Woman’s Portrait Despite Family Requests
A photographer is refusing to take down images he took of a homeless woman before she died -- despite requests from her family.
Nothing’s New Ad-Supported £249 Smartphone Cuts Corners With its Cameras
The Nothing Phone 3a Lite looks to be just as quirky as its siblings, including the standard Nothing Phone 3 and Nothing Phone 3a series. However, in its pursuit of a lower price tag, the Nothing Phone 3a Lite may have made too many trade-offs.
Zenfolio’s NextZen Expansion Empowers High-Volume Photographers
Zenfolio has expanded its NextZen platform to help photographers confidently enter the growing volume photography market. With new AI-powered tools and streamlined workflows, studios can now manage large-scale shoots, deliver galleries faster, and offer a professional client experience without added stress.
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A Photographer Spent 18 Months Documenting an LA Psychiatric Hospital in the 1970s
In 1979, photographer Merrick Morton (@merrickmortonphoto) received a California state grant to document the Volunteer Program at a psychiatric hospital in Los Angeles, a project that led him to return again and again over the next year and a half.
Theme Park Photographer Sues for $650K After Fall During Dolphin Shoot
A photographer has filed a $650,000 lawsuit against her employer after she fell from a rocky bank while taking pictures inside a dolphin enclosure at Sea World Resort, Australia.
Government Shutdown Leads to Spike in Illegal Drone Flights Over Yosemite
The ongoing government shutdown is emboldening rule-breakers and thrill-seekers to get away with illegally flying drones, among other restricted activities.
Extraordinary Footage Shows Orcas Flipping Over Great White Shark to Feed on its Liver
Scientists captured astonishing footage of a pod of orcas flipping over a great white shark to feast on its liver in a world-first.
Nikon Z-Mount Is Closed to Sigma, and That’s Becoming Impossible to Ignore
Sigma is a premier optics manufacturer. That is not just an opinion, it is becoming an unassailable fact. In the last several years, Sigma has cemented its reputation as one of the top optical manufacturers in the world. It is, therefore, becoming impossible to ignore that its lenses are not available on Z-mount.
Sigma Contemporary 20-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DG Review: A Lens with Broad Appeal
I recently took a trip to Aizuwakamatsu, Japan and this represented an ideal situation to also test the Sigma Contemporary 20-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DG super zoom lens. The autumn colors were just staring to turn and the mountainous area around Mt. Bandai promised some excellent landscape and wildlife opportunities.
How to Easily Create Eye-Catching Panoramic Landscape Photos
Merging multiple images into panoramas is a feature available in many editing programs and it is surprisingly easy to accomplish.
Vivo X300 Pro Review: An Outstanding Camera That Happens to Be a Phone
It only takes a few shots to realize just how different the Vivo X300 Pro is as a mobile photography tool. It is laden with improved performance and output, plus a photography kit made up of a 2.35x telephoto lens extender and grip with built-in physical controls and a 2300mAh battery. It's stacked.
Hasselblad Sold Out Its Entire First Run of the $469 Vandra Backpacks
Lost in the shuffle of the launch of the X2D II 100C medium format camera in August was the announcement of a Hasselblad backpack called the Vandra. This boxy, high-end bag is pricy at $469, but that didn't stop interested buyers: Hasselblad sold out its entire first run.
From Rainbows to Tornadoes, Weather Photo Contest Winners Capture Nature’s Beauty and Power
The Royal Meteorological Society's 2025 Standard Chartered Weather Photographer of the Year competition marked its 10th anniversary this year and celebrates the photographers who capture the beauty, drama, and power of weather across the globe.
Zoner Studio Fall 2025 Update Makes It Easier to Find Your Best Photos
The Zoner Studio Fall Update 2025 promises a major step forward for photographers seeking faster, more intelligent workflows.
Getty Images and Perplexity Sign Multi-Year Licensing Deal
One of the world's leading photo agencies, Getty, has struck a multi-year agreement with Perplexity to display Getty Images across Perplexity's AI-powered search and discovery tools.
Meta Stock Had Its Worst Day In Three Years Due to AI Overspending Worries
The same week that Nvidia became the world's first $5 trillion company, significantly propelled by its AI-related investments and products, Meta's stock had its worst day in three years because traders fear that Meta has overspent on AI.
Webb Embraces Spooky Season With Red Spider Nebula Portrait
The NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope got into the spooky season spirit this week by capturing a "cosmic creepy-crawly called NGC 6537," more commonly referred to as the Red Spider Nebula.
Hockey Puck Shatters Photographer’s Lens During NHL Game
A photographer's lens "shattered into about 1,000 pieces" during an NHL game between the Nashville Predators and Tampa Bay Lightning this week.
Photo Competition That Gets Up Close and Personal With Wildlife Announces Shortlist
The shortlist for Close-up Photographer of the Year 7 (2025) has been revealed after the 22 judges assessed 12,557 photographs across 11 categories during 20 hours of Zoom calls.
The Camera Trick Behind an Iconic 1937 Film Visual Effect
Sh! The Octopus may not be remembered as a great film of the 1930s like King Kong or The Awful Truth, in fact it was named as one of the greatest bad movies of all time. But there is one scene, involving some very clever camera work, that continues to get talked about today.
Polar Bears International Publishes Drone Guidance for Photographers
Polar Bears International has published guidelines for photographers and filmmakers using drones to capture wildlife in the Arctic.
Historical Daguerreotype Among 1,000+ Artifacts Stolen in Oakland Museum Heist
At least one historical daguerreotype was among a set of more than 1,000 artifacts that were stolen from the Oakland Museum of California earlier this month.
Sony Is the First Camera Company to Verify Authenticity of Video Content
Alongside new Sony a1 II and a9 III firmware updates, Sony has bolstered its commitment to content authenticity, extended its verification technology to video content recorded with select Sony cameras. It is the industry's first C2PA-compliant camera-authentication solution for video.
How a Former Pro Photographer Leads the Fight to Protect Student Media
Citing budgetary deficits, Indiana University ended the print edition of its student newspaper and fired the director of student media, igniting national debate over censorship.
Affinity Going the DaVinci Resolve Route Is Brilliant and a Proven Success
Today Affinity announced that it was going free to use for everyone, a move that probably surprised a lot of you because it was certainly unexpected to me. However, the more I think about it, the more it makes perfect sense.
AstrHori’s New Ultra-Wide 9mm f/2.8 APS-C Lens Costs Only $169
AstrHori has unveiled its newest wide-angle prime, the 9mm f/2.8, an ultra-wide lens designed for APS-C cameras. Priced at $169, the compact lens offers a dramatic 111.4° angle of view with near-zero distortion, remarkable for a non-fisheye optic at this price.