‘No Fakes Act’ Seeks to Ban Unauthorized AI-Generated Likenesses
A newly proposed bipartisan senate bill is aiming to protect people from having their likeness and voice generated by artificial intelligence (AI).
What Will It Be Like to be a Wedding Photographer in the Future?
It’s fascinating to look back over my 10+ years as a wedding photographer and see the evolution the industry has gone through. That’s not to mention all the drastic changes that happened before my time. It makes one wonder what it will be like to be a wedding photographer in the future.
Photographing a Hindu Sea Procession at an Iconic British Seaside Town
Each year around the world Hindu communities join together in a 10-day celebration of one of their mainstream deities, Ganesha. This celebration takes place in either August or September (Bhadra is the 6th month of the Hindu calendar, which combines lunar and solar considerations for the cycle), and festivities take many forms across the Hindu diaspora.
‘Fascination of Science’ Photo Series Focuses the Lens on Brilliant Minds
Famed German photographer Herlinde Koelbl is well known for her award-winning portraits, including those of influential political figures. One of Koelbl's many books, Fascination of Science, turns the lens toward renowned scientists and Nobel Prize winners.
Scientists Could Use Lenses to Make Roads on the Moon
New research has found that humans could turn lunar dirt into smooth, clean roads on the moon -- all with the help of a giant lens.
Shure SM7dB Review: Luxurious, Perfect Sound Every Time
You have definitely seen the Shure SM7 series before because it's basically the gold standard of podcast microphones and can be found in studios around the world. Now, thanks to a built-in preamp, the SM7dB lets anyone get that silky smooth sound every time -- no fuss, no hassle.
Judge Rules Lawsuit Against Netflix Over Photo in True-Crime Doc Can Proceed
A federal judge has ruled that Netflix may have defamed a Kentucky man, Taylor Hazlewood, after the streaming company used a photo of Hazelwood in a true-crime documentary about a convicted murderer.
‘Talking to Trees’: Photographing the Expressive Nature of Trees
I have a confession to make. I possess a profound and abiding love and respect for trees.
WD and Kioxia to Merge NAND Flash Business and Take on Samsung
Major United States chipmaker Western Digital (WD) is finalizing plans to "spin off its semiconductor memory business" and merge with Japanese company Kioxia Holdings Corporation.
Warning Not to Burn Your Camera Shutter During the Solar Eclipse
With the "Ring of Fire" solar eclipse just around the corner (October 14), Kolari has put out a video warning photographers not to burn their shutters.
Canon Develops Tool Critical for Making Advanced Semiconductors
Canon is expanding even further outside of imaging with the release of a new nanoimprint semiconductor manufacturing device capable of executing circuit pattern transfer, a critical tool needed to make the most advanced semiconductors.
7Artisans’ New $479 9mm f/5.6 Full-Frame Lens is Insanely Wide
7Artisans announced a new 9mm f/5.6 full-frame ultra-wide prime lens for the most popular mirrorless mounts that promises a relatively close focusing distance and a 132-degree viewing angle.
Photographer’s Spectacular Portraits Taken at Native American Powwows
A photographer has created a series of magnificent portraits after attending several Native American powwows.
Bride Bans Sister’s Husband From Wedding Photos ‘Just in Case’ They Split
A bride banned her sister's husband from appearing in certain shots in the wedding photos "just in case" they break up.
Did ‘Welcome to Wrexham’ Doc Pass Off AI Image as Historical Photo?
Viewers are questioning whether a "photograph" that appeared in the critically acclaimed Welcome to Wrexham documentary is a genuine historical photo or an artificial intelligence (AI) generated image.
High-Resolution Thermal Satellite Takes Earth’s Temperature
A new high-resolution thermal satellite camera has beamed back its first set of spectacular images.
EyeEm Purchased by Freepik, Photographers Finally Get Paid
German stock photography company EyeEm has been purchased by Freepik, a platform that provides images and other media.
Google Pixel 8’s AI Features Start Conversation on Perfection
Among the Google Pixel 8 and 8 Pro's key new features are many functions and tools powered by artificial intelligence (AI). Many find the new AI features fantastic, while others wonder if some of them might go a bit too far.
Vivo V29 Review: There’s Not Enough New Here
Only months after launching the V27 Pro and V27, Vivo comes back with the V29 as yet another option, giving its V-Series a fair bit of attention. Releasing successive models within the same calendar year is unusual for any brand, but Vivo seems to think pumping them out in shorter cycles is serving a market that wants them.
Webb Space Telescope Captures Ethereal View of a Stellar Nursery
Among the James Webb Space Telescope's many scientific objectives are providing astronomers and physicists unprecedented looks at areas where stars are being born. These stellar nurseries are not only of great scientific importance, but they are also visually spectacular.
In Lahaina, Photographers Look to the Future After Devastating Fires
Rachael Zimmerman, a photographer in Lahaina, Hawaii, woke in the early morning hours the day the fires hit, awakened by the noise from the high winds. In a groggy haze, she fixes the screen windows flying off her condo, but when she looks out the window, she can see some flames in the distance. Zimmerman calls 911, who tells her a transformer power line blew, but that the fire is being put out. She goes back to bed.
Google Now Lets You Generate AI Images Directly From the Search Bar
Those signed up to Labs and its Search Generative Experience (SGE) can now prompt Google's ubiquitous Search bar to create AI-generated images.
Thieves Steal Camera But Mail Back SD Card With Photos, Call it ‘Karma’
A photographer who left his expensive camera on a bench was later sent the SD card with his photos along with a letter saying that it was "karma."
Bing DALL-E 3 Users Left Frustrated Because of ‘Microsoft’s Censorship’
Users of DALL-E 3 have been raging against Microsoft for the computer giant's heavy-handed censorship of the AI image generator.
Photo of Card-Playing Woman Wins ‘World’s Largest Photo Competition’
A photo of a card-playing owner of a traditional Indonesian cafe has won the CEWE Photo Award 2023. The organizers say it is the "world's largest photography competition."
Photographer Who Shot Iconic Image of Challenger Disaster Dies
Photographer Bruce Weaver, who shot the definitive image of the Space Shuttle Challenger breaking apart after lift-off, has died.
Photographer Makes All of His Stunning Photos Available for Free
A photographer who has traveled the world taking beautiful photographs for the last 20 years has taken the unusual step of making all of his photos freely available to download.
Photographer Granted Trial for Miles Davis Tattoo After Andy Warhol Ruling
A judge has granted a jury trial to the photographer suing celebrity tattoo artist Kat Von D for using his photo of jazz musician Miles Davis as a tattoo for a client -- following the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling on The Andy Warhol Foundation v. Lynn Goldsmith case.
New York Introduce Bills To Protect Kids From ‘Addictive’ Social Media
New York officials are introducing two bills that would limit children’s access to “addictive” social media feeds and protect kids' mental health online by changing the way they are served content.
OWC’s New CFexpress Cards are Very Fast and Its Old Ones Can Be, Too
OWC has announced a line of CFexpress cards that use the new 4.0 specification. The Atlas Pro and Atlas Ultra cards double the speed of the previous versions and, in an industry first, the company allows some 2.0 cards to be upgraded to 4.0 speeds.
Epson’s SureColor P5370 is an New Pro-Level 17-inch Photo Printer
Epson introduced the new SureColor P5370 photo printer, a 17-inch professional-level inkjet printer that promises an improved printhead, new ink set with an extended color gamut in dark blue hues, and an advanced print engine.
Film Brand CineStill Swarmed by an Angry Mob Stoked by Misinformation
CineStill has sold motion picture film and analog photography equipment to still photographers for over a decade, including the company's popular CineStill 800T high-speed color film. The company now finds itself embroiled in a major controversy within the analog community, and the situation has devolved into allegations of intimidation and harassment.
Lightroom on Android Now Supports Ultra HDR Photo Editing
Lightroom on Android got a major update which adds support for Ultra HDR image editing.
No, Sigma Did Not Make Canon’s New 10-20mm f/4 L IS STM Lens
Late last night, Canon introduced a new wide-angle zoom lens -- the 10-20mm f/4 L IS STM -- that is unlike any optic it has ever produced. It's unique, and one publication published a story with quite an incendiary accusation: Canon didn't actually make it, Sigma did.
The Next iOS 17 Update Will Fix iPhone FTP Photo Upload Problem
Last month, photojournalists who had updated to Apple's iOS 17 started to report a problem with uploading photos via FTP: in short, it wasn't working. Apple has addressed the problem and it will be fixed in the next update.
Adobe Creates New Symbol That Flags Content as AI-Generated
Adobe and a host of other companies have unveiled a new symbol that can be tagged onto content that establishes an image's provenance.
Sigma Should Make an L-Mount APS-C Camera (And Probably Will)
Sigma has not released a new camera since 2021 and doesn't currently have an APS-C camera, otherwise known as a crop sensor, in its lineup. In fact, it hasn't made one since the sd Quattro in 2016. That should change, and I believe it's about to.
Rare and Valuable JFK Assassination Photos Found in Garage Go to Auction
A series of photographs discovered in a garage that capture John F. Kennedy's assassination are being auctioned off.
Two Never-Before-Seen Lenses Unveiled in One Day! | The PetaPixel Podcast
It's rare to see Canon and Nikon release lenses at exactly the same time, but it's downright unheard of to see both lenses be one-of-a-kind. That's exactly what happened this week, and the PetaPixel Podcast team shares their thoughts.
Photographer Documents Female Pastors Changing the Face of the American Church
Ask someone to imagine a pastor, they will likely conjure an image of a man. But more and more female pastors are leading churches and one photographer has explored this trend.
Adobe: ‘Some Amount of Photography Will Move to Virtual Photography’
Adobe has announced Firefly 2, the next iteration of its generative AI tool which will deliver "higher-quality" images and include a new "Generative Match" feature which seemingly spells bad news for photographers.
Nikon’s New 600mm f/6.3 VR S Super-Telephoto is the Lightest in its Class
Nikon announced the new 600mm f/6.3 VR S super-telephoto prime lens that it says is the lightest 600mm prime in its class, enabling handheld shooting at extreme distances for Nikon Z photographers.
Canon’s New RF 10-20mm f/4 L IS STM is the Widest AF Zoom Lens of Its Kind
Canon announced the RF 10-20mm f/4 L IS STM lens, a groundbreaking full-frame ultra-wide-angle lens that expands upon the legacy of the popular EF 11-24mm f/4 L thanks to optical advancements and the EOS R mount's design.
Horseshoe Crab Photo Wins 2023 Wildlife Photographer of the Year
The Natural History Museum has announced the winners of its prestigious Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition, with accomplished French photographer Laurent Ballesta earning the eponymous grand prize title for the second time.
CA Law Holds Social Media Companies Responsible for Child Sex Abuse Content
Sunday, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law a bill that would hold social media platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook, accountable for inaction regarding the spread of "child sex abuse materials."
$5,000 Pro Camera vs iPhone 15 Pro: Sometimes Closer Than You’d Think
I've just returned from a whirlwind tour of Idaho and it provided me with ample photographic opportunities. I figured if I always have a phone with me and I always have a mirrorless camera, why not test them out against each other?
Six Photographers Around the World Shared One Roll of Film
Squarespace and Magnum partnered to bring together photography and website design in an unusual way: Magnum gave six photographers one roll of film and then Squarespace made six website designs inspired by what they produced.
Best Retro Cameras in 2026
Merriam-Webster defines “retro” as “fashionably nostalgic or old-fashioned.” With the rise in popularity of shooting on film over the past few years and the extraordinary success of instant cameras among the general populace, I think it is fair to say that retro cameras are likewise lusted after by many.
Apple’s New iPhone 15 Overheating Fix Also Resolved a Camera Repair Issue
The iPhone 15's overheating issues appear to be fixed, along with an issue that presented an obstacle to repairs.
DJI Zenmuse L2 Uses LiDAR, 20MP Sensor to Deliver Detailed 3D Data
DJI has announced the DJI Zenmuse L2, a "highly-integrated LiDAR system which builds on DJI's successful Zenmuse L1."