Photo of Card-Playing Woman Wins ‘World’s Largest Photo Competition’
A photo of a card-playing owner of a traditional Indonesian cafe has won the CEWE Photo Award 2023. The organizers say it is the "world's largest photography competition."
Photographer Who Shot Iconic Image of Challenger Disaster Dies
Photographer Bruce Weaver, who shot the definitive image of the Space Shuttle Challenger breaking apart after lift-off, has died.
Photographer Makes All of His Stunning Photos Available for Free
A photographer who has traveled the world taking beautiful photographs for the last 20 years has taken the unusual step of making all of his photos freely available to download.
Photographer Granted Trial for Miles Davis Tattoo After Andy Warhol Ruling
A judge has granted a jury trial to the photographer suing celebrity tattoo artist Kat Von D for using his photo of jazz musician Miles Davis as a tattoo for a client -- following the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling on The Andy Warhol Foundation v. Lynn Goldsmith case.
New York Introduce Bills To Protect Kids From ‘Addictive’ Social Media
New York officials are introducing two bills that would limit children’s access to “addictive” social media feeds and protect kids' mental health online by changing the way they are served content.
OWC’s New CFexpress Cards are Very Fast and Its Old Ones Can Be, Too
OWC has announced a line of CFexpress cards that use the new 4.0 specification. The Atlas Pro and Atlas Ultra cards double the speed of the previous versions and, in an industry first, the company allows some 2.0 cards to be upgraded to 4.0 speeds.
Epson’s SureColor P5370 is an New Pro-Level 17-inch Photo Printer
Epson introduced the new SureColor P5370 photo printer, a 17-inch professional-level inkjet printer that promises an improved printhead, new ink set with an extended color gamut in dark blue hues, and an advanced print engine.
Film Brand CineStill Swarmed by an Angry Mob Stoked by Misinformation
CineStill has sold motion picture film and analog photography equipment to still photographers for over a decade, including the company's popular CineStill 800T high-speed color film. The company now finds itself embroiled in a major controversy within the analog community, and the situation has devolved into allegations of intimidation and harassment.
Lightroom on Android Now Supports Ultra HDR Photo Editing
Lightroom on Android got a major update which adds support for Ultra HDR image editing.
No, Sigma Did Not Make Canon’s New 10-20mm f/4 L IS STM Lens
Late last night, Canon introduced a new wide-angle zoom lens -- the 10-20mm f/4 L IS STM -- that is unlike any optic it has ever produced. It's unique, and one publication published a story with quite an incendiary accusation: Canon didn't actually make it, Sigma did.
The Next iOS 17 Update Will Fix iPhone FTP Photo Upload Problem
Last month, photojournalists who had updated to Apple's iOS 17 started to report a problem with uploading photos via FTP: in short, it wasn't working. Apple has addressed the problem and it will be fixed in the next update.
Adobe Creates New Symbol That Flags Content as AI-Generated
Adobe and a host of other companies have unveiled a new symbol that can be tagged onto content that establishes an image's provenance.
Sigma Should Make an L-Mount APS-C Camera (And Probably Will)
Sigma has not released a new camera since 2021 and doesn't currently have an APS-C camera, otherwise known as a crop sensor, in its lineup. In fact, it hasn't made one since the sd Quattro in 2016. That should change, and I believe it's about to.
Rare and Valuable JFK Assassination Photos Found in Garage Go to Auction
A series of photographs discovered in a garage that capture John F. Kennedy's assassination are being auctioned off.
Two Never-Before-Seen Lenses Unveiled in One Day! | The PetaPixel Podcast
It's rare to see Canon and Nikon release lenses at exactly the same time, but it's downright unheard of to see both lenses be one-of-a-kind. That's exactly what happened this week, and the PetaPixel Podcast team shares their thoughts.
Photographer Documents Female Pastors Changing the Face of the American Church
Ask someone to imagine a pastor, they will likely conjure an image of a man. But more and more female pastors are leading churches and one photographer has explored this trend.
Adobe: ‘Some Amount of Photography Will Move to Virtual Photography’
Adobe has announced Firefly 2, the next iteration of its generative AI tool which will deliver "higher-quality" images and include a new "Generative Match" feature which seemingly spells bad news for photographers.
Nikon’s New 600mm f/6.3 VR S Super-Telephoto is the Lightest in its Class
Nikon announced the new 600mm f/6.3 VR S super-telephoto prime lens that it says is the lightest 600mm prime in its class, enabling handheld shooting at extreme distances for Nikon Z photographers.
Canon’s New RF 10-20mm f/4 L IS STM is the Widest AF Zoom Lens of Its Kind
Canon announced the RF 10-20mm f/4 L IS STM lens, a groundbreaking full-frame ultra-wide-angle lens that expands upon the legacy of the popular EF 11-24mm f/4 L thanks to optical advancements and the EOS R mount's design.
Horseshoe Crab Photo Wins 2023 Wildlife Photographer of the Year
The Natural History Museum has announced the winners of its prestigious Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition, with accomplished French photographer Laurent Ballesta earning the eponymous grand prize title for the second time.
CA Law Holds Social Media Companies Responsible for Child Sex Abuse Content
Sunday, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law a bill that would hold social media platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook, accountable for inaction regarding the spread of "child sex abuse materials."
$5,000 Pro Camera vs iPhone 15 Pro: Sometimes Closer Than You’d Think
I've just returned from a whirlwind tour of Idaho and it provided me with ample photographic opportunities. I figured if I always have a phone with me and I always have a mirrorless camera, why not test them out against each other?
Six Photographers Around the World Shared One Roll of Film
Squarespace and Magnum partnered to bring together photography and website design in an unusual way: Magnum gave six photographers one roll of film and then Squarespace made six website designs inspired by what they produced.
Best Retro Cameras in 2025
Merriam-Webster defines “retro” as “fashionably nostalgic or old-fashioned.” With the rise in popularity of shooting on film over the past few years and the extraordinary success of instant cameras among the general populace, I think it is fair to say that retro cameras are likewise lusted after by many.
Apple’s New iPhone 15 Overheating Fix Also Resolved a Camera Repair Issue
The iPhone 15's overheating issues appear to be fixed, along with an issue that presented an obstacle to repairs.
DJI Zenmuse L2 Uses LiDAR, 20MP Sensor to Deliver Detailed 3D Data
DJI has announced the DJI Zenmuse L2, a "highly-integrated LiDAR system which builds on DJI's successful Zenmuse L1."
Lightroom Has a New Lens Blur Feature That Simulates Depth of Field
Adobe has announced significant new features for Adobe Lightroom at Adobe MAX 2023. "We're excited to unveil a range of innovative Lightroom features that make it easier than ever to express your creative vision, now with more choice over where your images are stored," says Adobe.
Laowa 8-16mm f/3.5-5 Zoom CF is a Compact, Ultra-Wide APS-C Lens
Venus Optics has announced the Laowa 8-16mm f/3.5-5 Zoom CF lens for APS-C cameras.
Sideline Photographer is Hit in the Groin by Errant Football
A sports photographer shooting a college football game from the sidelines had a nasty incident when an errant ball hit him in the groin area.
Rare Leica 0-Series Camera Sells for a Whopping $3.7 Million
A rare Leica 0-series camera for 1923 was sold at the Wetzlar Camera Auctions on October 7 for €3.5 million, or approximately $3.69 million.