Camerawoman Sues Marilyn Manson For Spitting and Blowing Nose on Her
A camerawoman, who claims Marilyn Manson caused her “fear and anxiety” after he spit and blew his nose on her at a concert, has revived her lawsuit against him.
India is Rocked by Deepfake Video Scandal Featuring Bollywood Star
The Indian government has issued a warning about the "dangerous and damaging" implications of artificially intelligent (AI) technology after a deepfake video of Bollywood actress Rashmika Mandanna went viral.
Humane’s Wearable $699 AI Pin Has a Camera But No Screen
After months of mystery and intrigue, a wearable AI pin that is partially controlled by lasers projecting onto the user's hand was launched today at a cost of $699.
Cameraman is Struck in the Eye by Accurate Archerfish
Photographers have to contend with all types of malevolents and dangers threatening them -- but not many have to deal with fish shooting water at them.
Oppo and Hasselblad Will Co-Develop a New ‘HyperTone’ Camera System
Oppo and Hasselblad, partners since 2022, will co-develop what they call the "next-generation of HyperTone camera systems" that, when complete, will "usher in a new era in computational photography."
Acclaimed Food Photographer Aubrie Pick Dies Aged 42
Acclaimed food photographer Aubrie Pick has died at the age of 42 after a brief battle with an aggressive form of cancer.
Picsart Challenges Canva with Ignite, a Suite of AI-Powered Tools
Picsart Ignite is a new suit of new AI tools designed to allow for the easy creation of ads, social media posts, logos, and more and is billed as being able to empower any creator, from "marketer to meme maker."
CNN Severs Ties to Photographer With Alleged Links to Hamas
CNN says that it has severed ties with a photographer who was allegedly embedded with Hamas during the October 7 attack on Israel.
Photographer Spends 15 Years Capturing the Construction of the James Webb Space Telescope
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) was 30 years in the making and now as it orbits the Sun delivering incredible imagery of the Universe a photographer who documented its construction has revealed his jaw-dropping pictures.
Police Helicopter Gets Close to a Rare Full-Circle Rainbow
A United Kingdom police helicopter spotted a full-circle rainbow during a recent flight, and it is a spectacular and rare view of a beloved natural phenomenon.
Hollywood’s Desire to Use Dead Actors’ AI Likenesses Hits a Roadblock
Major movie studios and actors represented by SAG-AFTRA clashed again this week, with a significant hurdle being Hollywood's desire to use artificial intelligence-generated (AI) likenesses of deceased actors without their family's permission.
What Does Content Authenticity in Photos Actually Mean? | The PetaPixel Podcast
This week on The PetaPixel Podcast, Chris Niccolls, Jordan Drake, and Jaron Schneider unwrap the mysteries surrounding the application of content authenticity and how it works with cameras, photos, and online media.
Meta Will Require Political Advertisers to Disclose AI-Generated Content
With next year's presidential elections taking place in an unprecedented age: the age of artificial intelligence -- Facebook and Instagram have announced a new requirement that political ads generated by AI will need to be disclosed.
Meta ‘Cannot Be Trusted With Our Children’ Whistleblower Says
A Meta whistleblower testified before Congress Tuesday, raising concerns regarding safety issues at the tech conglomerate.
This Photo of Earth Was Captured by a Lens Smaller Than the Edge of a Coin
A new image of Earth may not look like much at first glance, but how it was captured is incredible.
Samsung Gauss is a Generative AI That Will Live in its Next Smartphone
Developed by its research division, Samsung Gauss is a ChatGPT rival that will also be able to generate images and will be at the core of several on-device technologies that will surely debut in the company's next smartphone.
Photographer is Matching Strangers in ‘Blind Date’ Photo Shoots
A photographer is running "Stranger Sessions" which are couples' photo shoots -- except that the said "couple" have never met, seen, or spoken to each other before.
Photo Researcher Discovers the True Origin of Iconic Rock Album Cover
The origins of the image on the iconic album cover for Led Zeppelin IV have been discovered by a photo researcher.
Moment’s First-Ever Camera Arrives Under the ‘Long Weekend’ Brand
Moment made a name for itself through first lenses for smartphones before expanding to accessories, bags, and even a smartphone app. Today, it released its first camera: the Long Weekend 35mm Reusable Film Camera.
The International Photography Hall of Fame Honors Four Women
The International Photography Hall of Fame (IPHF) honored four remarkable female photographers in its 2023 awards.
NFL Running Back Giovani Bernard Returns to his Old Team For Photo Duties
Former Cincinnati Bengals running back Giovani Bernard has returned to the Paycor Stadium but in a very different role -- as a photographer.
Unlock Unlimited Angles With Horizontal Tripods
Telling a cohesive story by putting together a series of photos or video clips can be a complicated task. Changing the camera angles and perspective can significantly influence your viewer's reaction to the project, and leave you with a much more impactful image. This is where a horizontal tripod can provide you with a wider array of shooting angles.
Why the Global Shutter in the Sony a9 III is Such a Big Deal
It is difficult to overstate just how big of a deal the Sony a9 III is, at least on paper. As is always the case with press events, and especially ones where hands-on time is limited, pre-production firmware is installed, and shooting opportunities are cultivated, you should consume pre-release content with (many) grains of salt. Hypertension be damned.
Wrapped App Says It Shows Instagram Users Who are Looking at Their Profile
A new app called "Wrapped for Instagram" -- that claims to show users who are looking at their profiles -- has gone viral this week. However, the app is already causing privacy concerns.
Space Telescope on a Quest to Solve Dark Matter Delivers First Images
The Euclid space telescope, an instrument designed to solve the greatest mystery of the Universe, has sent back its first stunning images.
Sony’s a9 III Uses Last-Gen Memory Cards, Creating an Irritating Bottleneck
Sony's new a9 III is the first full-frame interchangeable lens mirrorless (ILC) camera to use a global shutter, which unlocks some serious performance like 120 frames per second shooting. It doesn't however, have support for the latest CFexpress specification.
Wedding Photographer Wins Lawsuit to Not Shoot Same-Sex Marriages
A Christian wedding photographer has won a settlement in a lawsuit against the state of Virginia after he refused to shoot same-sex marriages.
UK Gyms are Cracking Down on Cameras and Selfies
Gyms in the U.K. are starting to ban members from taking photos and recording workout videos in facilities -- amid growing privacy concerns.
The Generation Z ‘Scrunch Face’ is the Selfie Pose Taking Over Instagram
Move over "duckface," there is a new selfie pose that has taken over Instagram in 2023. Featuring squinted eyes, a crumpled-up nose, and a furrowed expression that looks like you smelt something bad: meet the "scrunch face."
Panning, or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Blur
Photography is unique, as far as artistic media is concerned. Behind the camera, we can freeze time, turning once-in-a-lifetime moments into indelible mementos that have a good chance of outliving the gear that created them.