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 Bruce Weaver, who shot the definitive image of the Space Shuttle Challenger breaking apart after lift-off, has died.
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.
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 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 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 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.
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 got a major update which adds support for Ultra HDR image editing.
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.
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 and a host of other companies have unveiled a new symbol that can be tagged onto content that establishes an image's provenance.
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.
A series of photographs discovered in a garage that capture John F. Kennedy's assassination are being auctioned off.
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.
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 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 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 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.
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.
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."
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?
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.
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.
The iPhone 15's overheating issues appear to be fixed, along with an issue that presented an obstacle to repairs.
DJI has announced the DJI Zenmuse L2, a "highly-integrated LiDAR system which builds on DJI's successful Zenmuse L1."
Adobe has announced significant new features for Adobe Lightroom at Adobe MAX 2023. "We're excited to unveil a range of innovative Lightroom features that make it easier than ever to express your creative vision, now with more choice over where your images are stored," says Adobe.
Venus Optics has announced the Laowa 8-16mm f/3.5-5 Zoom CF lens for APS-C cameras.
A sports photographer shooting a college football game from the sidelines had a nasty incident when an errant ball hit him in the groin area.
A rare Leica 0-series camera for 1923 was sold at the Wetzlar Camera Auctions on October 7 for €3.5 million, or approximately $3.69 million.
A photographer who was hired to shoot the music festival in Israel that was attacked by Hamas militants on Sunday has shared his before and after photos of the deadly assault.
A prestigious photography competition has drawn criticism after it held the "world's first" AI image awards.
A British film photographer is believed to have died in Israel after Hamas invaded the country this past weekend.
Tamron has announced the 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD (Model A057) for the Nikon Z-mount system, including full-frame Nikon Z series mirrorless cameras.
Espresso Displays' new 17-inch, billion color, Espresso 17 Pro promises to support photographers and graphic designers wherever they are thanks to its take-anywhere, lightweight design.
Hall of Fame baseball pitcher Randy Johnson is a passionate and skillful photographer pursuing wildlife, music concerts, and travel photography. When Johnson retired from Major League Baseball in 2010, he returned to his photography major (photojournalism) from 1983 to 1985 at the University of Southern California.
My name is Simon Wiffen, and I'm a Leeds, UK-based photographer specializing in family, lifestyle, portrait, commercial, and event photography. In this article, I'll share my 6 best tips for better event photography to help you achieve the best results.
Austrian Audio is releasing a new pocket-sized audio recorder called the MiCreator Studio that combines a condenser microphone with a USB-C audio interface the company claims will be good enough to use anywhere.
It was once common for professional and advanced hobbyist photographers to have small but capable darkrooms in their homes. Often tucked away discreetly in what would otherwise be unused spaces in basements and attics. Serious shooters would process their own film, craft their own prints, and store all the chemistry and idiosyncratic accouterment that one needs to control their own analog adventure.
There's no denying that in the last few years, we've seen a veritable explosion of pen and display tablets from competing companies. At this stage in the competitive game, the hardest part for creatives has been figuring out what makes one tablet better or different than another at each budget level.
Doorbell camera company Ring has gotten into the spooky season, offering $1 million to anyone who can capture photographic evidence of aliens using its products.
Each day this week, NASA has been publishing a new galaxy image captured by the venerable Hubble Space Telescope. In addition to sharing fascinating information about some of the most interesting galaxies in the universe, each post has also been a visual treat.
Canon hosted a workshop with the Ronald McDonald Camp to teach children battling cancer about photography.
I'm Back Film is a fascinating product that makes the dream of "digital film" a reality. I'm Back is the first digital film roll and relies upon a 20-megapixel Sony Micro Four Thirds image sensor tucked away inside a film roll canister.
The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) has introduced legislation to ban recruiting photo shoots during unofficial visits.
Negative Supply has launched a new negative film scanner that promises to make scanning far simpler and more affordable.
A photographer's powerful image of a surrogate holding hands with the baby's mom has gone viral.
There is perhaps no other place in the world that is like the Icelandic Highlands: It is remote, hostile, and lonely.
The winners of the 14th annual Epson International Pano Awards have been announced. The overall winner, featured above, is Spanish photographer José D. Riquelme.
A photographer, who is suing celebrity tattoo artist Kat Von D for using his photo of jazz musician Miles Davis as a tattoo for a client, has claimed that the inking is not a fair use of his work -- after the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling on The Andy Warhol Foundation v. Lynn Goldsmith case.
A photographer has taken to the ever-popular AITAH subreddit to ask whether she is the proverbial backside for refusing to hand over wedding photos until she is paid.