George Clooney Helps Fallen Photographer and Then Goes Behind Camera
George Clooney came to the rescue of a fallen photographer at the Venice Film Festival and then tried his hand at red carpet photography.
Scientists Photograph Rare Deep Sea Species Including a ‘Casper Octopus’ and ‘Spaghetti Monsters’
Scientists have photographed 20 never-before-seen species that were discovered during a deep sea expedition and captured the first-ever footage of a rare squid.
Light Lens Lab 50mm f/1.2 ‘1966’ Review: A Clone With Genuine Soul
Light Lens Lab recreates classic optics with a passion for sharing the experience of vintage glass with the masses. There is a previous review of the 50mm f/1.2 "1966" on PetaPixel I encourage you to read, but I wanted to speak about my own experience using it.
The Dockcase Magsafe M.2 is an SSD Enclosure for iPhone Filmmakers
Dockcase announced a new $79.99 MagSafe Solid State Drive enclosure for smartphone filmmakers that can connect to the back of the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max magnetically and feed a USB cable along the back to unlock all of the recording modes the handheld offers.
MySpace CEO: Facebook Didn’t Kill MySpace, Google Did – For Music
MySpace, once the biggest social network on Earth, faded into obscurity after Facebook took the world by storm. That's the widely held belief, anyway. But according to CEO Tim Vanderhook of Viant, the company that bought MySpace in 2011, that's not what happened at all.
You’ve Never Seen a Star Cluster Quite Like This Before
The Small Magellanic Cloud (SMC) is about 210,000 light-years away. The SMC is one of the Milky Way galaxy's nearest neighbors and is one of its "satellite" galaxies. Inside the SMC is a star cluster, NGC 346, and it is one of the most beautiful cosmic sights out there.
Lexar Made a Sleek New SSD But Odds Are High You Can’t Buy It
Lexar announced the E6P Portable SSD on its YouTube channel, and it is ultra-slim, rugged, and appealing for creators on the go. However, it probably won't be available for most PetaPixel readers, which is a shame.
V-Flat World’s Aqua Tray Lets You Easily Create Water Scenes in a Studio
V-Flat World announced the Aqua Tray, a shallow and transparent acrylic tray that lets studio photographers easily use water as a prop. It is, basically, a shallow plastic bucket, but it does take the guesswork out of trying to build a custom solution.
Manufacturers Were Unprepared for the Point And Shoot Camera Revival
Point-and-shoot cameras are having a moment right now, but many now-popular models have been long forgotten by manufacturers. Cameras are selling with high markups on eBay and used marketplaces, and the latest generation of pocketable compact models from 2019 are widely sold out.
Fujifilm Instax Wide 400 Review: Back to Basics
Fujifilm Instax instant film brings in a huge amount of income to its imaging division and is a cornerstone of Fujifilm's dominance in the analog arena. With that much popularity, it's odd that we've had to wait so long for a new entry in the Wide series.
Scientists Discovered a Way to Make Your Batteries Survive Way Longer
Scientists at the SLAC-Stanford Battery Center in Menlo Park, California, have found a surprising way to improve lithium-ion battery lifespan by 50%.
Spectacular Camera Trap Photo of Mountain Lion Shows Downtown LA Behind
A photographer has captured a spectacular picture of a mountain lion in the Verdugo Hills with downtown Los Angeles sparking behind it.
Reuters Camera Operator Seriously Injured After Russian Strike
A Reuters camera operator in Ukraine has been seriously injured after a Russian strike on a hotel in Kramatorsk.
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.
North Korean Athletes May be Punished for Olympic Selfie With South Korean Team
The North Korean athletes who posed for a historic selfie with their South Korean counterparts at this summer's Olympic Games are reportedly undergoing an "ideological evaluation" in Pyongyang.
Beautiful Video Shot on iPhone 15 Pro Max Shows its Moviemaking Power
A YouTuber and video creator has shown off the impressive capabilities of the iPhone 15 Pro Max by publishing an inspiring video that was shot entirely with just Apple's latest smartphone.
Instagram Now Lets You Layer Photos and Add Text to Images
Instagram has introduced new tools that let users add text to photos and layer images together.
Venezuelan Journalists Are Using AI Stand-Ins to Combat Media Crackdown
Journalists in Venezuela are under increased scrutiny amid a shift towards dictatorship under President Nicolás Maduro -- but they aren't giving up. Instead, they're deploying AI stand-ins to report the news while avoiding the spotlight.
Wedding Photographer Charged with Secretly Recording Bride
A Minnesota wedding photographer is facing criminal charges for allegedly secretly recording a bride in a dressing room.
DaVinci Resolve Is Now So Good It’s Impossible for Competitors to Ignore
Last week, Blackmagic announced DaVinci Resolve 19, an upgrade to the popular video editing software that added over 100 new features. It's just the latest example of how the editor has become so reliable and feature-complete that it can't be ignored, even by direct competitors.
Photographers Can Protect Their Images Against AI With Overlai App
AI is among the most significant concerns for photographers. Whether worried about AI taking their jobs or AI models being trained illegally using their work, the technology is at the forefront of many's minds. Enter Overlai, an app that aims to keep photographers' work safe from AI scraping.