The Best Images From the Shortlist of Close-Up Photographer of the Year
The shortlist for Close-Up Photographer of the Year has been revealed. The judges whittled down 11,681 photographs to a select few.
SmallRig’s New Tribex Tripod Collab With Potato Jet Is Now Available
The new Tribex hydraulic, carbon fiber video tripod from SmallRig and Potato Jet is finally available for purchase and early adopters will get a special bonus edition.
Aether Apparel Collabs With Leica in a Limited Edition Photographer’s Jacket
Aether Apparell, a Los Angeles-based clothing brand, collaborated with Leica to produce a limited-edition, small run of photographers' jackets. Called the Aether x Leica Reporter Jacket, only 125 will be produced and they will retail for $795.
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Photographer Only Granted $3K Because Gigi Hadid Ignored His Copyright Lawsuit
Supermodel Gigi Hadid was ordered to pay $3,000 in damages after she failed to respond to a photographer's copyright lawsuit.
Upscaling App Gigapixel 8 Leans Heavily Into Using AI to Repair Pixelated Photos
Like its predecessor, Topaz Labs' new Gigapixel 8 application uses artificial intelligence (AI) to intelligently upscale photos. Version 8.0 takes it up a notch by using AI to sharpen images further.
Photographer Killed After Backing Up into Airplane Propeller
A photographer has died after she backed up into an airplane propeller while taking pictures.
Apple Intelligence Brings a Better Siri and New Photo Tools to iPhone, iPad, and Mac
Apple's diverse family of products is now smarter and more capable, thanks to the highly anticipated launch of Apple Intelligence. Available across compatible iPhone, iPad, and Mac devices, Apple Intelligence features an improved Siri, writing tools, and Clean Up. This AI-powered image editing tool removes distractions while preserving realism.
Man Jailed for 18 Years for Making AI-Generated Child Abuse Images
A man who used AI to create child abuse images using photographs of real children has been sentenced to 18 years in prison.
Sunday Night Football Pays Tribute to Walter Iooss’ Iconic Photo ‘The Catch’
A tribute to Walter Iooss Jr. played before the 49ers and Cowboys game last night (Sunday) paying homage to the photographer's iconic image The Catch.
Why Photographers Can’t Afford to Miss Out on Canvas Prints
Every photographer has experienced the frustration of taking the perfect shot and then having it buried in a sea of digital files. Sound familiar? Well, photographs are meant to be seen and felt, and canvas prints do exactly that. You can showcase your pictures in a manner that others can touch and admire them up close.
The New M4 iMac Aims to Be Apple’s Best Value for Photographers
Apple's refreshed iMac lineup features the new M4 Apple Silicon, supercharging the popular all-in-one desktop computer series.
Instagram Reduces Video Quality for Less Popular Content
Instagram lowers the video quality on less popular posts that aren't amassing as many views.
The ‘Wicked’ Poster Controversy is Being Conflated With AI When It’s Good Old-Fashioned Photoshop
Earlier this month, the star of the new Wicked movie Cynthia Erivo shared that she was livid with a fan-edited film poster that more closely resembled the poster for the popular Broadway musical show of the same name.
Missing Photographer Found With Snake Bite After Six Days in Remote Mountains
A photographer, who had been missing for over a week, has been found alive after suffering a snake bite in an Australian national park where she went to document the wild horses living there.
Honor Magic V3 Review: The Thinnest Foldable Has Some Magic
There’s something happening with foldable phones that isn’t as apparent in North America, and devices like the Honor Magic V3 make that clear. Thinner, lighter, yet also packing a bigger battery and large screen, Honor puts together a compelling combination further enhanced by the camera array.
The 2024 Dog Photography Awards Showcases Ace Pet Photographers
The winners of the 2024 Dog Photography Awards have been announced -- a competition that celebrates canine-kind.
Canon USA Now Offers Free CPS Membership to Students
Canon is launching a new, free CPS membership tier for photography and filmmaking students.
Canon Put Its 250MP APS-H Sensor Front-And-Center at Chinese Trade Show
This week, Canon showcased a 250-megapixel APS-H CMOS image sensor that is housed in a box-like body and available in both RGB and monochrome configurations. It perhaps serves as a good example of Canon's sensor technology but don't expect to find it deployed into a consumer camera.
Tamron Shuts the Door on Fast Primes: ‘We Are Focused on Our Strengths With Zooms’
In September, Tamron announced the 90mm f/2.8 Macro lens, a move that looked like a return to the production of fast primes for the company that has lived exclusively in the world of zooms for the past several years. Unfortunately, its launch looks more like the exception, not the rule.
The Aurora 85mm f/1.4 is Sirui’s First Full-Frame Autofocus Lens
Sirui announced the Aurora 85mm f/1.4, a full-frame, autofocus prime lens for Sony E-mount, Nikon Z-Mount, and Fujifilm X-mount.
Apple is Adding Spatial Photo and Video Support to Safari
Safari is becoming more spatial on Vision Pro. Starting later this year, web developers will be able to easily add spatial photos and videos to their websites.
The Future of Photography According to Apple, Maker of the World’s Most Popular Camera
A few weeks ago, I tried on a Vision Pro for the first time. The one aspect of the technology that really caught my breath in my throat wasn't the immersive movie Submerged, it wasn't browsing the internet, nor was it trying out the digital workspaces. No, it was looking at my spatial photos.
Former OpenAI Employee Condemns the Company’s Data Scraping Practices
An artificial intelligence researcher who worked at OpenAI as recently as August says the company violates copyright law.
Chilling Footage Shows Florida Python Swallowing 77-Pound Deer Whole
Scientists captured footage of a Burmese python swallowing a full-grown deer in Florida -- proving these invasive predators can consume larger prey than previously thought.
Qualcomm Says it’s ‘Not as Simple’ as a Real Photo or a Fake Photo
The advancement of AI technology has raised a question that once had an easy answer: What is a photograph?
XP-Pen’s Artist Pro 24 Gen 2 Offers Choice Between 4K or 165Hz Refresh Rate
XP-Pen announced its flagship-level Artist Pro 24 (Gen 2) pen tablet designed for professional artists and retouchers. The refreshed tablet boasts two different versions: one offers an industry-first fast refresh rate of 165Hz while the other is a Calman verified 4K resolution version.
Watch The Trailer for ‘I am Martin Parr’ Documentary
The trailer for I am Martin Parr has been released giving fans a first look at the documentary about the celebrated photographer.
Videographer Robbed of Camera Gear at Gunpoint During Park Shoot
A videographer was robbed at gunpoint of $30,000 worth of camera and lighting gear during a shoot in a park.
Korin Design Hopes a TSA Lock is Enough to Stop Thieves From Stealing Its Backpack
Korin Design's new InstaPack is advertised as a versatile and "anti-theft" backpack for the traveling photographer. That second part relies on the fact it has an integrated TSA lock, which -- given the ease of finding a TSA key -- is putting a lot of stock in a known quantity.