Photographer Who Spends 500 Hours Underwater Each Year Shares His Best Shots
A photographer who takes stunning photos of marine life tells PetaPixel he spends 500 hours underwater each year.
Bryan Adams Feels Like a ‘Photographer Moonlighting as a Singer’
Bryan Adams says that he feels like "a photographer moonlighting as a singer" in a new interview.
Day of Action Urges Congress to Ban Companies Copyrighting AI Works
A day of action on artificial intelligence (AI) has been signaled by a group of artists, freelancers, and creators who are urging advocates to ask Congressional leaders to bring in a law banning companies from copyrighting AI-generated art.
Kanye West Snaps at Photographer Who Asks Him to Pose Like Elvis
Kanye West snapped at an acclaimed photographer who asked him to pose like Elvis Presley during a shoot in a recently emerged video.
Disposable Camera App Lapse Tops Charts By Making Users Invite Friends
A disposable camera app called "Lapse" has soared to take the number one spot in the U.S. on Apple’s App Store charts -- by reportedly forcing users to invite their friends.
First Black Hole Ever Photographed is Spinning, Scientists Confirm
Analyzing more than two decades of observational data collected by more than 20 telescopes, an international team of scientists says that the black hole at the center of the nearby M87 galaxy is spinning.
Food Delivery Robots Are Spying for Police While on the Job: Report
Customers who order food delivered by robots in Los Angeles may be inadvertently helping police perform surveillance on the city's residents.
Photographer Wins a Gargantuan $109,000 in 10th Prix Pictet Awards
Photographer Gauri Gill has won the 10th Annual Prix Pictet Photography and Sustainability Award, taking home the massive prize of 100,000 Swiss Francs (about $109,219), one of the largest if not the largest sums for a photo award in the world.
Google’s Pixel is the Only Brand To Ship More Smartphones Last Quarter
Only the Google Pixel was able to gain some more popularity when compared to last year, even doubling its market share. It is the only smartphone manufacturer to move in a positive direction.
Wedding Photographer Flees the Country Leaving Couples in the Lurch
A wedding photographer from Sydney, Australia has disappeared with his clients' money, despite previously running a seemingly successful photo business.
Sigma 60-600mm f/4.5-6.3 DG DN OS Review: Big, Heavy, But Versatile
Sigma’s 60-600mm f/4.5-6.3 DG DN OS Sport lens arrived during a flurry of product releases and bitterly cold weather earlier this year. It's been a minute, but I've now had a chance to test it in full.
Photo Scout App Will Tell You When It’s Just the Right Time for a Photo
A new app by Cascable aims to remove the furious weather app checking before snapping the perfect shot. Called Photo Scout, it will instead notify users when the conditions are just right.
Retailer Discovers Box of Unopened 1980s-Era Polaroid SLR 680 Cameras
While moving to a new warehouse last month, Mint Camera discovered an unopened, worn box that contained a small number of Polaroid SLR 680 cameras in perfect condition.
Photographers Left Devastated After Iconic Tree is Cut Down by Vandals
Photographers have expressed their dismay after an iconic tree that made for fantastic photos was deliberately felled.
Adobe Photoshop on the Web Launches Packed with AI Tools
Adobe Photoshop on the web is live to all and packs many of the desktop application features into a web browser. It also includes some of Adobe's Firefly AI-powered tools including Generative Fill and Generative Expand.
Photographer Reunited With Painter He Photographed 40 Years Ago in NY
When photographer Kent Almquist was in New York City in 1980, he encountered a street artist painting the Plaza Hotel. Intrigued, he snapped a photo of her.
Some Users are Reporting That the iPhone 15 is Getting Too Hot
A number of reports of the new iPhone 15 models overheating have emerged according to several publications that are either citing anecdotes online or have conducted independent testing.
Wedding Photographer Reveals Hack So Bride’s Necklace Stays Put in Photos
A wedding photographer has gone viral with her hack for ensuring a bride's necklace stays in place on the big day and does not ruin the photos.
Tourist Falls 164 Feet Off Cliff While Taking Selfie With Friends
A tourist fell 164 feet (50 meters) off a cliff edge while trying to take a selfie this weekend.
Vogue’s Controversial Exhibition Will Show AI Images Alongside Real Photos
The PhotoVogue festival this year will exhibit AI images alongside real photos in a move that has prompted criticism.
Photographer Who Sued Hilary Duff Over ‘Creep’ Claim Has Died
The photographer who sued Hilary Duff for calling him a "creep" for shooting a kid's football game has reportedly died.
The Moody Beauty of Monsoon Season in India’s Remote ‘Abode of the Clouds’
Landscape photographer Venkitesh "Venki" Ramachandran has spent the last few years exploring rugged, mountainous regions, primarily around the Himalayas. He was ready for something different.
Ken Griffey Jr. Trades Bat for Camera, Captures Amazing NFL Photos
Baseball legend and Hall of Famer Ken Griffey Jr. was spotted last month capturing photos of soccer star Lionel Messi during an Inter Miami game in Florida, now Griffey has taken his photography talents to an NFL game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Dallas Cowboys.
Food or Fraud? Restaurants Are Selling You Lies With a Side of Fries
Between inflation and "shrinkflation," consumers are getting the short end of the stick these days. As the rich get richer, regular folks face a litany of anti-consumer practices, not the least of which are misleading food photos at restaurants.
Meta Says Instagram is Set to Receive AI-Based Editing Features ‘Soon’
Meta seems to be going all in on artificial intelligence (AI) as the company announced a suite of new AI features, including image generation and editing, across its apps Wednesday's Connect event.
Meta’s Second-Gen Ray-Ban Smart Glasses Sport Better Cameras and AI
Facebook and Instagram parent company Meta announced Wednesday a new line of smart Ray-Ban glasses that bring a host of upgrades.
HoverAir X1 Is a $350 Self-Flying Aerial Camera Designed for Everyone
The HoverAir X1 is a pocket-sized self-flying camera that shattered its funding goals on Indiegogo. After earning nearly $2 million from backers, the $350 aerial camera is now shipping, marking a nice change of pace from some crowdfunding campaigns that take years to deliver a product or never come to fruition at all.
Our Biggest Disasters While Making Our YouTube Show | The PetaPixel Podcast
While every video that Chris and Jordan produce looks like it came together flawlessly, a lot has happened behind the scenes you might not be aware of.
How an 1858 Abe Lincoln Portrait Went From Injured Man to Museum
A photograph of President Abraham Lincoln from before he was elected to the White House has been donated to the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum in his home state of Illinois.
Shure’s New Vocal Mic Has a Built-In Preamp to Simplify Audio Workflows
Shure expanded its SM7 microphone family with the SM7dB XLR microphone which combines the company's high-quality audio with a built-in active preamp that is intended to simplify audio workflows by eliminating the need for inline amplification.
Best Fall Foliage Maps for Tracking Leaf Color Forecasts in 2026
Autumn has officially begun in the northern hemisphere, meaning foliage season is just around the corner. Much of New England, a popular region in the United States for fall photography, experiences peak foliage in early-to-mid October, but what about other places? Where can photographers find the best information to plan their leaf-peeping adventures?
DxO PhotoLab and FilmPack Version 7 Add Powerful New Editing Tools
DxO PhotoLab and FilmPack Version 7 promise to bring improved and more powerful editing tools as well as a more personalized workflow.
Rare Dumbo Octopus Spotted Live on Camera During Deep Sea Expedition
A spooky and extremely rare "Dumbo" octopus was spotted on camera during a deep sea exploration off the coast of Hawaii.
Amateur Astrophotographer Captures Rare Jupiter Explosion
An amateur astrophotographer captured a rare fireball hitting Jupiter marking one of the brightest flashes ever recorded on the planet.
Trail Camera Footage Captures Wolf Stealing Another Trail Camera
A remote trail camera captured the amusing moment a wolf stole and ran off with another trail camera.
Alarming Image of Ice Cap Bleeding into the Sea Wins Photo Competition
A panoramic composition showing an ice cap melting into the sea has won the 2023 Nature TTL Photographer of the Year competition.
Sony’s Three New Wireless Mics Empower Flexible Content Creation
Sony has expanded its microphone offerings with three new wireless microphones that promise exceptional sound quality and lightweight, portable designs.
Photographers Thrilled as Bald Eagles Make a Comeback on Long Island
Photographers in a small town in Long Island, New York have been thrilled by the growing presence of bald eagles in their community.
Threads Will Let You Delete Your Account Without Deleting Instagram
Meta will finally let users delete their Threads account without losing their Instagram account.
AI Image of Tiananmen Square’s Tank Man Rises to the Top of Google Search
The Tank Man photograph taken by AP photographer Jeff Widener is one of the most iconic images of the 20th century -- But last week a Google search for "Tank Man" brought up an AI-generated image as the feature picture.
Nikkor Z 135mm f/1.8 S ‘Plena’ Lens Hands-On: Buckets of Beautiful Bokeh
Nikon does not give many of its lenses a moniker; the Nikkor Z 58mm f/0.95 "Noct" was the only Z-mount lens to have an official title. That is until now: introducing the new Nikkor Z 135mm f/1.8 S "Plena".
The Nikon ‘Plena’ is a Super-Sharp 135mm f/1.8 S with Perfect Bokeh
Nikon announced the Nikkor Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena, the second named lens in its Z-mount line that sets a high bar for itself through the promise of dreamy bokeh, high resolution, edge-to-edge brightness, and incredible sharpness.
The Asus ProArt Station is a Pre-Built PC Made for Creative Professionals
Asus announced Tuesday the ProArt Station PD5, a pre-built PC tower that's meant for creative professionals looking for a system that marries power and graphics.
Ansel Adams Estate in San Francisco for Sale for $5.4 Million
The estate of late famed photographer Ansel Adams is up for sale at a $5.4 million asking price.
Neuron Formation Timelapse Wins Nikon Small World in Motion
Nikon Instruments Inc. has revealed the winners of the popular annual Nikon Small World in Motion Competition. This year's awarded videos showcase the best in microscope videography, shedding light on the tiny unseen world.
10 Speakers, 20 Sessions, 2 Days: Rocky Nook Unveils Its First Online Photography Conference
For those looking to level up their photography skills, leading photography education book publisher Rocky Nook is hosting its first ever online conference, called The Art and Craft of Photography.
macOS Sonoma is Here: The Best New Features You Should Use
Hot on the heels of announcing the family of iPhone 15 smartphones, including the brilliant iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max, Apple has given its Mac family a bit of love by releasing Sonoma, the latest major version of macOS.
Influencer Claims ‘Mewing’ is Secret to Taking Good Side Photo
An influencer claims that "mewing" is the secret to getting a good photo from the side -- and photographers may want to learn about the latest viral TikTok posing trend.
Helmut Newton’s 1956 Bentley Up for Sale, Comes with a Giant Photo Book
The car belonging to legendary fashion photographer Helmut Newton is going up for auction with a price tag of $1.5 million.
Laowa Makes Microscopy Affordable with 10-50x Aurogon Lens
Venus Optics announced the Laowa Aurogon 10-50x Supermicro APO lens set this summer, although details were extremely scarce at the time. Now Venus Optics has completely revealed the lens, including full specs and many incredible sample images.