Playful Photos by Meryl Meisler Document America in the 1970s
Meryl Meisler is perhaps best-known for capturing disco nightlife in New York City in the 1970s but a new book shows her talent for documenting wider American life.
Insane GoPro Footage Shows ‘Extreme Sprint Boat Racing’
Welcome to the world of extreme sprint boat racing, also known as jetsprint, a niche sport that has just been given a spotlight thanks to an insane video posted to the GoPro YouTube channel.
‘Who Owns My Work, and Why Isn’t It Me?’
Becca Farsace has been the face and mind behind much of The Verge's photography coverage for years, including the publication's "Full Frame" podcast and camera reviews. However, this week, Farsace left to venture out on her own for reasons that hit close to home for many content creators.
Get Your Kit Ready for Fall Foliage
It may still feel like summer, but fall will be here before you know it. If you’re hoping to photograph some fall foliage this year but need (or want) new gear for it, now is the time to figure out and order what you need.
People Are ‘Creeped Out’ By Private Trail Cameras on Conservation Land
In the Massachusetts Mashpee River Reservation and Woodlands, locals are grappling with conservation agents over the presence of personal trail cameras mounted to trees. Some have complained their existence is creepy while those who placed them say their civil rights are being violated if the cameras are removed.
Photographer’s Leica M11 Becomes Fancy and Effective Film Scanner
Austrian photographer Markus Hofstaetter is back with another exciting project. This time, the photographer built a high-end film scanning setup using a Leica M11 camera. How does it compare to a purpose-built professional film scanner?
Angelbird’s New CFexpress Cards for Sony Cameras Are Properly Verified
Angelbird announced a new pair of CFexpress Type A memory cards for Sony cameras that are VPG certified, bringing the company into line after it removed its last Type A card from sale earlier this year.
Endangered Experiences: Photographing the Mountain Gorilla in Rwanda
“When you realize the value of all life, you dwell less on what is past and concentrate more on the preservation of the future.” --Dian Fossey
Olympics Photographer Talks Canon R1, Sony a9 III, and More | The PetaPixel Podcast
Photographer Leah Hennel is an award-winning photojournalist who has been on the ground at Olympic events for the past 10 years. She just returned from Paris after covering the 2024 Summer Olympics and chats with The PetaPixel Podcast team about process, strategy, the day-to-day experience, and -- of course -- gear.
The Canon R5 II Has Significant Video Recording Limitations if You Use Older Batteries
The Canon EOS R5 II can use older Canon batteries, but there are significant limitations for video shooters beyond what Canon outlines in the R5 II user manual.
‘It’s Like My Evil Twin’: Photographer Creates AI Portraits of His Real Subjects
A photographer has created a fascinating twin portrait series where a real photo is taken of the subject which is then used as the basis for an AI-generated portrait.
Manfrotto’s New Higher Capacity Batteries Are Made for Most Cameras
Manfrotto has released new versions of its batteries for select Canon, Fujifilm, Nikon, OM System (Olympus), and Sony cameras.
Canon PRO-1100 17-Inch Printer Promises Richer Blacks and Blues
Canon has announced a new A2, 17-inch class printer, the imagePROGRAF PRO-1100. Through its 12 Lucia Pro II pigment inks, the professional-grade printer promises gallery-quality prints at home or in a studio.
Midjourney Teases Hardware Product, Hires Apple Vision Pro Headset Engineer
AI image generator company Midjourney is teasing a piece of forthcoming hardware but leaving fans guessing as to what it is.
Photographer Visits Underground House Built by Eccentric Millionaire for Nuclear Fallout
An underground house -- perfect for nuclear fallout -- built by an eccentric millionaire was visited by a photographer who documents doomsday locations.
Google’s Powerful AI Image Generator Is Coming to Gemini
Google will once again allow users of its Gemini AI service to generate images of humans after a debacle earlier this year when it was accused of “erasing” white people.
Wildlife Photographers Fight Removal of Owl Nest Where People Camp to Take Pictures
Wildlife photographers stopped a great gray owl nest being removed after a government agency became concerned about people camping nearby to take pictures of the birds.
Three Photojournalists Arrested at Protests During Democratic National Convention
Three photojournalists were arrested while covering protests during the Democratic National Convention in Chicago last week.
Tamron Brings the 50-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Lens to Nikon Z-Mount
Tamron is bringing the 50-400mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD lens that was originally announced for Sony E-mount in 2022 to Nikon Z-mount.
Breathtaking Animal Images Shine in Wildlife Photographer of the Year
These spellbinding photographs have all been Highly Commended in the sixtieth Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition held by London's Natural History Museum.
Nikon Launches $51.5M ‘NFocus’ Venture Fund for Startup Investments
The Nikon Corporation and Geodesic Capital have joined to launch NFocus Fund, a new private venture fund designed to "accelerate innovation and inorganic growth."
Abode’s Creative Software Dreams Seemed Improbable But Backers Worry They’re Impossible
Last year, artist and activist Stuart Semple took aim at Adobe with Abode, a Kickstarter campaign to create a new suite of Adobe-like creative apps with a lifetime license and no subscriptions. More than a year later, there is no software in sight.
Trump Campaign Under Fire for Arlington Cemetery Photo Op
For American politicians, photo ops are a significant part of their campaigning efforts. Former President and 2024 Republican nominee Donald Trump is no stranger to them, but one on Monday, August 26, at Arlington National Cemetery's Section 60 has proved especially controversial.
5 Questions to Ask Your Client for a Successful Personal Branding Shoot
Asking your client the right questions gives you a massive head-start in delivering a successful brand shoot. Here are 5 questions that I ask every client, which I find lay the ground for a productive and effective shoot.
This is What Makes Glass Imaging’s Groundbreaking Photo Enhancing Tech Different
Glass Imaging is a software company that says it has developed a way to dramatically improve the poor quality of small sensor cameras -- mainly smartphones -- using a novel approach.
Sony 85mm f/1.4 GM II Review: Smaller, Sharper, Speedier
Every manufacturer should have a good, fast 85mm lens, and the fact is, Sony already makes one. Sony has been on a real kick lately to update some of its earlier -- and questionable -- lenses that were released near the beginning of the E-mount system. I liked the original G-Master 85mm f/1.4 but it had some flaws and is showing its age.
Sony’s New 85mm f/1.4 GM II Lens Is Lighter, Smaller, and Much Faster
Continuing its pattern of significantly updating its G Master lens lineup, Sony has unveiled the FE 85mm f/1.4 G Master Mark II portrait prime. The lens promises a lighter design, improved image quality, and swifter autofocus.
We Could Get the World’s First Human-Made Meteor Shower
Meteor showers are opportunities to admire the Universe above while offering photographers the chance to capture stunning images such as the recent Perseids.
How ‘Alien: Romulus’ Cinematographer Filmed Iconic Chestburster Scene
The cinematographer behind Alien: Romulus has revealed how he captured the terrifying chestburster scene in the movie without "one frame of CGI."
Photographers Praise Chappell Roan for Crediting Entire Team Behind Shoot
Singer Chappell Roan has been praised by photographers after she gave credit to the whole team that worked on her Interview Magazine shoot.