LA Parking Lot Transformed into a Giant Photography Theater
The work of 35 street photographers was recently shown off on a giant projector in a Los Angeles parking lot.
Instagram Head Feels ‘Urgency’ in Trying to Make Reels Work
Instagram head Adam Mosseri says the social media platform is facing "urgency" to make Reels work after its parent company Meta had $80 billion wiped off its market value last month.
Fascinating Macro Photos Look at the Diverse Design of Butterly Pupae
A photographer has captured a fascinating series of butterfly pupae macro photos that look at their diverse designs.
Sony Hit with Lawsuit Alleging its Lens Serial Numbers Fall Off
A class action lawsuit has been filed in the state of California that alleges the serial number stickers on Sony lenses too easily fall off and therefore prevent owners from getting free repairs or taking part in product recalls.
More Australians Are Falling to Their Deaths While Trying To Take a Selfie
More people in Australia are dying after accidentally falling from cliffs and experts believe selfies are behind the growing trend.
Tokina’s Trio of Compact Super-Telephoto Lenses Launch Globally
Kenko Tokina has launched an IndieGoGo campaign for its three compact super-telephoto APS-C prime lenses: the 300mm f/7.1, 600mm f/8, and 900mm f/11.
Yongnuo’s New 35mm f/2 Autofocus Lens for Nikon Z Costs About $250
Yongnuo has released a new affordable 35mm f/2 autofocus lens for Nikon Z-mount cameras. The 35mm f/2Z DF DSM costs 1,799 at full price, which is just shy of $250.
Tallest Volcano Plume Ever Recorded Was Measured by Stereo Photography
An undersea volcanic eruption that produced the tallest plume ever recorded was measured using the centuries-old stereo photography technique.
Meta Plans to Lay Off Thousands of Workers This Week
Meta, the parent company of Instagram and Facebook, is planning to begin layoffs that will affect thousands of workers this week.
Rare Photos of Queen Elizabeth II as a Mechanic During Second World War
Private photos of Queen Elizabeth II when she worked as a mechanic for the Auxiliary Territorial Service (ATS) are to be sold at auction.
The Personal Photo Curator: A New Profession is Born
The average family may shoot four thousand photos in a year. If you have been taking pictures since the iPhone 3G came out in 2008, it means that now, after 14 years of a trigger-happy existence, you are inundated with over 50,000 photos. And you probably cannot find a perfect shot from a vacation you took just three years ago.
How to Watch and Photograph the Total Lunar Eclipse on November 8
Aloha and welcome. You must be here because like most people, you waited until the last minute to do something. Or maybe you are just genuinely curious and had no idea there is a total lunar eclipse coming up. Whatever it is, welcome, and thanks for being here.
Red Castle: A Photographer’s View of the Iconic Alhambra in Spain
Transcendental. Whether seen on its perch on Granada's Sabika hill against a backdrop of the Sierra Nevada or from the inside, where 13th- and 14th-century Muslim artisans, using the most advanced techniques of their time, fashioned an interior so surreal, it leaves the mind disoriented.
The Best Drawing Tablets for Photo Editing in 2026
Anyone who has spent any extended time editing photos with a mouse will find that often, it's just not the best experience. That's why so many editors switch to a drawing tablet (also known as a pen tablet), but picking the best one has gotten surprisingly challenging in recent years.
Photographer Makes ‘Imaginary Dresses’ Out of Paint, Pasta, and Coffee
A photographer launches paint, pasta, coffee, fruit, vegetables, and more at willing models to create stunning images of "imaginary dresses."
Is This Photography’s Greatest Halloween Costume Ever?
Halloween may have come and gone but the photography world may want to take note of this incredible costume spotted in Japan.
Fotodiox Adapter Lets You Use Fujica GL690 Lenses on Mirrorless Cameras
Fotodiox has released the first commercially available lens adapter for Fujica GL69 bayonet lenses for just about every current mirrorless camera mount on the market.
Fully-Functional 24K Gold Polaroid Honors 50 Years of SX-70 Format
In celebration of 50 years of the Polaroid SX-70 format, Retrospekt, the only licensed source for restored vintage Polaroid cameras, has announced a $999 Polaroid 50th Anniversary Edition Gold SX-70 Instant Film Camera.
Strap In For a Fly-Through Tour of DJI’s Expansive New ‘Sky City’ Campus
DJI opened its new Shenzhen, China headquarters it calls "Sky City" this past September, but just this week released a fly-through style video that takes viewers on a tour of the massive new complex.
Atomos ‘Sapphire’ Sensor Revealed: Global Shutter, Full-Frame, 8Kp60
The Atomos-developed 8K sensor is called "Sapphire F8," shoots up to 8K at 60 frames per second, uses a global shutter, features phase detection autofocus, and -- perhaps most importantly -- it generates very little heat.
Google Shows Off Longer and More Coherent AI-Generated Videos
Google has been extremely shy in coming forward with its AI image generator program but CEO Sundar Pichai recently shared an impressive video of the technology in action.
Photographer Stunned After Being Detained by Airline Staff for Taking Pictures
An aviation photographer was left stunned after he was detained by American Airlines staff for taking photos inside the cabin.
OWC’s New High Performance SDs Go up to 1TB, CFexpress up to 2TB
OWC has launched several new high-performance SD cards that feature v90 capacities of up to 512GB and v60 capacities of up to 1TB. Its new CFexpress Type-B cards are just as impressive and reach capacities up to 2TB with blazing fast speeds.
Colorized Photos of London Showcase its Turbulent and Magnificent History
London was founded by the Romans in the first century A.D. and is one of the most storied cities in the world. A new book of colorized photos breathes fresh life into the city's history.
Police Training on Photographers’ Rights Aims to Curb Violence Against Press
After a spate of lawsuits following the George Floyd protests, relations between police and media have never been more strained, or more complicated.
How Canon, Adobe, and Fujifilm’s Video Ads Reveal Business Strategies
Seeing television ads for cameras and camera products is not nearly as common as it used to be, but that is starting to change as companies realize they need more general consumer support to survive at a time when the market is shrinking.
Camera-to-Cloud RAW is the Start of the Computational Revolution
Adobe recently announced new Camera to Cloud integrations, following its recent acquisition of Frame.io. The Fuji X-H2S will become the first stills camera to natively shoot "to the cloud". This might seem like a niche feature, however look beyond the headlines and this could be a generational step change. Not only because of the ability save to the cloud (like Google Photos) but because of what this then enables.
The ALPAKA Elements Backpack is Made for the Traveling Photographer
Melbourne, Australia-based ALPAKA's new Elements Travel Backpack system is a 35L travel and camera pack that it says is designed for versatility, access, and organization.
Meta Now Testing the Ability to Mint and Sell NFTs on Instagram
After a disastrous earnings report, Meta’s plans involve doing more of the same. In this case, by leaning further into NFTs and letting creators mint their own on Instagram.
Eagle Camera Captures 360° View Over Iconic Castle That Inspired Disney
Thanks to a trained eagle wearing a 360-degree camera, this video lets anyone feel what it's like to soar high in the air over Neuschwanstein, the castle that inspired Disneyland’s Sleeping Beauty castle.
Recapping 2022’s Biggest Week in Photography News
What a week. We can’t remember a time when this much stuff all dropped all at once, with new equipment from just about everyone, including Canon, Nikon, Sony, Fujifilm, and OM Digital.
Close-Up Crocodile Photo Wins the 2022 Mangrove Photography Awards
The winners of the 2022 Mangrove Photography Awards have been announced with a close-up portrait of an American crocodile in Cuba taking being crowned the overall winner.
Ep. 373: Sony’s New a7R V With AI – and more
Episode 373 of the PetaPixel Photography Podcast.
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5 Keys to Documentary-Style Wedding Photography
Take the uniqueness of the numerous brides planning a wedding in a given year and the quantity of creative wedding photographer types and you’ll find a wide range of styles when it comes to both weddings and wedding photography. However, one thing remains reliable, predictable, and timeless inspiring me to share these 5 keys to documentary-style wedding photography. Couples want to remember the joy of their wedding day.
Wild Horse Photographer Braves Snake Bites for Breathtaking Images
Capturing wild horses is no easy feat, but one photographer has spent seven years perfecting her craft, shooting beautiful photos of the majestic creatures.
Canon’s New Speedlite EL-5 is the First Flash Made for EOS R Mirrorless
Canon has announced the new Speedlite EL-5, a powerful and portable flash unit for advanced photographers that's the company's first flash designed for the Multi-Function Shoe found in the latest EOS R mirrorless cameras.
Google Adds Lens Image Search to Its Home Page
Google has added its Lens image search directly onto its homepage, allowing users to access the company's advanced image recognition tool directly from the search box.
The New Nikon 600mm f/4 Looks as Impressive as It is Expensive
Nikon just announced the 600mm f/4 TC VR S IS Super-Telephoto lens for its Z-mount cameras and photographer Steve Perry was fortunate enough to get some hands-on time with it. In short, he's quite impressed.
Xiaomi Shows Off Smartphone That Can Use Full-Size Leica Lenses
In a reveal of a previously "hidden project," Xiaomi says that while it was developing the 12S Ultra, it was working on something else that was far more ambitious: a smartphone that can accept full-size Leica M-mount lenses.
Photographers Capture a SpaceX Rocket Landing for the First Time
SpaceX launched its Falcon Heavy rocket yesterday and for the first time invited photographers to capture its side boosters landing back on Earth.
Facetune’s AI Image Technology Lets You Create a Selfie in Any Style
A new artificially intelligent (AI) tool allows users to create a selfie of themselves in any style they can think of.
Picsart Launches a Free and Unlimited AI Text-to-Image Generator
Picsart has created an artificial intelligence-powered text-to-image generator that lives inside of its extremely popular mobile photo editing app and allows users to create an unlimited number of images based on text descriptions for free.
Hands-On with the Fujifilm X-T5: The Smaller Size is the Best New Feature
At a media event in New York City last week, I spent several hours with the new Fujifilm X-T5, and I came away with some interesting first impressions. The camera is a lot better, but not necessarily because of the specs.
Fujifilm X-T5: 40.2MP, 6.2K Video, and Better Autofocus in a Smaller Body
Fujifilm has announced the X-T5 camera which utilizes the company’s fifth-generation 40.2-megapixel X-Trans CMOS HR sensor in a body that the company says is smaller than each of the three previous X-T cameras.
Fujifilm’s New 30mm f/2.8 Macro Lens Can Get Up Close and Personal
Fujifilm has announced a new 30mm f/2.8 Macro lens that features a 1:1 magnification ratio and a close focusing distance of just 3.94 inches (10 centimeters) from the sensor.
DJI Mavic 3 Classic is a Cheaper Mavic 3 That Doesn’t Cut Too Much
DJI has announced the new Mavic 3 Classic, a drone that shares many of the same features of the Mavic 3 but drops the additional telephoto lens.
Hands-On with the Canon EOS R6 Mark II: It’s Basically a Mini R3
The EOS R6 Mark II surprised me. Historically, Canon's "6" series has been a stepping stone camera that, at least to me, lacked an identity of its own. That changes with the R6 II, which now punches way above its weight.
Canon EOS R6 Mark II: 24.2MP, 40FPS Shooting, and Improved Autofocus
Canon has announced the EOS R6 Mark II that the company positions as a "Swiss Army knife" of a camera. Centered around a newly-developed 24.2-megapixel sensor, it can shoot up to 40 frames per second and features a "highly accurate" autofocus system.
Canon Unveils the 135mm f/1.8 L IS USM RF Prime Lens
Canon has announced a new prime lens for its RF mount, the 135mm f/1.8 L IS USM, a lens it promises achieves beautiful and "generous" bokeh and is ideal for both portraiture and sports photography.
Nikon Adds the 600mm f/4 TC VR S IS Super-Tele to Z-Mount Lens Lineup
Nikon has announced the Nikkor Z 600mm f/4 TC VR S Super-Telephoto lens that features a built-in 1.4x teleconverter for its mirrorless Z-mount cameras. The company says it offers an unprecedented combination of versatility and powerful performance.