Leonardo AI Adds Image Upscaler That Can ‘Revive Old Photos’
Leonardo AI is a generative artificial intelligence platform and it has just released an image upscaler for "reviving old photos or enhancing digital art."
Photographing Cars with Jay Leno
Every so often, a photo shoot comes along, and in the middle of it, you find yourself taking a step back and mentally trying to reckon with the idea that you should be paying just to be there. Sometimes, it is the subject, and sometimes, it is the experience; the photo shoot I’m talking about today was a bit of both.
NASA Captures Martian Eclipse That Looks Like a Pair of Googly Eyes
The Mars Perseverance Rover captured an eclipse last week from the surface of Mars as a moon passed in front of the Sun.
Photographer Helga Paris, Who Captured Life in East Berlin, Dies at 85
Photographer Helga Paris, who captured daily life in Soviet Union-occupied East Berlin, has died at the age of 85.
Pro Baseball Photo Competition Announces Inaugral Winners
The Professional Baseball Photographers' Association (PBPA) has announced the winners of its inaugural photo competition celebrating the best baseball images captured in 2023.
How ‘Maestro’ Cinematographer Filmed Single-Shot Thanksgiving Argument Scene
The cinematographer behind Maestro reveals how he filmed the movie’s single-shot Thanksgiving argument scene between Bradley Cooper and Carey Mulligan.
LaKeith Stanfield Will Voice Apartheid Photographer Ernest Cole in Upcoming Documentary
LaKeith Stanfield will be the voice of Ernest Cole, South Africa's first Black freelance photographer, in an upcoming documentary about his life.
Brooklyn Film Camera’s Instant Optics Add Creative Flair to Your Polaroid
Brooklyn Film Camera announced a line of new screw-on prisms called Instant Optics that are designed for Polaroid SX-70 and 600 cameras and give photographers a way to creatively jazz up their instant photos.
You’ve Never Seen Times Square Like This: How a Photographer Captures NYC’s Minimalist Beauty
Veteran New York City event, editorial, and portrait photographer Bob Krasner has done brilliant work for decades, finding a way to make ends meet in the cutthroat field of professional photography.
Sony Disputes Canon’s ‘Number One Mirrorless Brand in 2023’ Claim
Last week, Canon claimed victory as the number one mirrorless camera brand by unit sales in the United States. While impressive, Sony says it has data from the same agency Canon used that contests the position.
‘Pet Detective’ Uses Drone-Based Thermal Imaging to Find Lost Dogs
Yorkshire, England-based Erica Hart is a self-described "pet detective" who uses an infrared camera attached to her drone to help find lost dogs. To date, she's found and returned 330 pets to their owners.
Unveiling the 2024 Thin Line Fest: A Fusion of Documentary, Music, and Photography
Tucked away in the artists’ enclave of Denton, Texas, Thin Line Fest is an artistic adventure filled with communal celebration and discovery. What started as a documentary film festival in 2007 is now a lively mosaic of artistic expression with seven music stages and multiple photography galleries.
White House Wants to ‘Cryptographically Verify’ Videos of Biden to Fight Deepfakes
The White House says it wants to "cryptographically verify" videos of President Joe Biden in a bid to fight AI-generated deepfakes.
Greenland from Above: A Filmmaker’s Guide to Helicopter Cinematography
There's something magical about the moment the ground falls away as we soar into the air. The helicopter's engines start to whir, and everything begins to shake. Cameras are ready, everything taped down, lens hoods removed.
Rafael Fuchs Exhibit Captures Y2K Nostalgia
On a nondescript block tucked away from the usual Park Slope crowds, 19th Street Gallery welcomes a crowd for its first showcase.
Photographer Found Dead Body While Taking Wildlife Pictures
A wildlife photographer has told a court the upsetting story of finding the body of a "murder victim" while out taking pictures.
A Look at How Sony Equipped Photographers for Super Bowl LVIII
Sony was a major player in the massive record-setting broadcast production of Super Bowl LVIII but its support of image capture at the event didn't end there. More than 50 a9 III cameras and 145 lenses were available for photographers and Sony Pro Support was on hand, too.
Deepfake ‘Face Swap’ Attacks Surged By 704% in 2023
New research has revealed that deepfake attacks using "face swap" technology surged by 704% in 2023.
Fujifilm and Skylum are Hosting 50 Free Photo Walks Across the U.S.
Skylum, the company behind the Luminar Neo editing platform, and Fujifilm have partnered to host 50 free photo walks across the United States, giving photographers a chance to not only see their local cities in a new light but also try out new Fujifilm gear.
Photographer Lifts the Lid on That Jesus Super Bowl Ad
The photographer who took the powerful foot-washing images for a Jesus ad that played at Super Bowl LVIII has revealed the huge production value behind the photos and hit back at critics who say the ad was AI-generated.
Wedding Photographer Fined $30,000 For Using Images Taken By Other Photographers
A wedding photographer must pay $30,000 in civil penalties for advertising her services using images taken by other photographers and failing to disclose that the pictures were not her own.
Minions Poke Fun of Terrible AI Images in Super Bowl Ad
The Minions made fun of terrible AI images in a Super Bowl ad last night for the upcoming movie Despicable Me 4.
165 Sony Cameras Will Power CBS’ Record-Setting Super Bowl Broadcast
Ahead of Super Bowl LVIII at Allegiant Stadium in Paradise, Nevada, just outside Las Vegas, PetaPixel chatted with Mike Francis, CBS Sports' Vice President of Engineering and Technology, about the camera technology that underpins not just the broadcast on CBS and Paramount+, but the cameras that help the refs make the correct calls.
I’m a Photographer Who Wanted to Be More Present in My Life – So I Put Down the Camera
At a recent electronic music performance, the English duo Rob Brown and Sean Booth, who perform as Autechre, plunged Sydney’s City Recital Hall into darkness.
Hasselblad 907X CFV 100C Review: Vintage Soul, Modern Image Quality
The Hasselblad 907X CFV 100C is a fantastic, stylish, and -- perhaps most importantly -- charming camera kit. The camera and digital back combo honor Hasselblad's illustrious analog past while incorporating the company's most modern digital imaging technology.
Flickr Turns 20 Years Old Today
Flickr is celebrating its 20th anniversary. From the early days of the internet through to today, the photo-sharing site that is now home to everyone from amateur photographers through NASA has certainly come a long way.
OnePlus 12 Review: Better Photos All Around
OnePlus isn’t the kind of company that just goes away, and its persistence may have finally paid off with the OnePlus 12, a very impressive flagship phone that undercuts all others. This phone starts at $800, but trade-in incentives can drop it $100 or more, which feels like a bargain compared to competitors who hover around or above $1,000.
Instagram and Threads Won’t Automatically Suggest Political Content Anymore
In what could be one of the most impactful changes to the algorithm, Instagram and Meta's answer to X, Threads, will no longer suggest political content to users who don't opt in.
The Frame are Open Source and AI-Equipped AR Smart Glasses
Promising grand "AI Superpowers," the Frame from Brilliant Labs is a pair of augmented reality smart glasses that are open-source and include support for live translation and AI visual recognition.
A Stellar ‘String of Pearls’ is the Center of Hubble’s Latest Photo
When galaxies collide, they don't necessarily destroy the stars within them. As NASA explains, contrary to popular belief, such a galactic "rough-and-tumble" actually triggers the generation of new stars and -- presumably -- planets.