Father Sues Hospital for Sharing Photos of Dying Son on Instagram
A father is suing a hospital after staff allegedly posted photos of his dying son on Instagram and treated him "like an art exhibit."
Comet Shaped Like the Millennium Falcon Captured in the Night Sky
A comet in the night sky has unexpectedly brightened 100-fold and grown swept-back horns so it resembles the Millennium Falcon -- the fictional starship from the Star Wars movies.
How Editors Blend Art and Science to Bring NASA’s Space Photos to Life
Since it began its full scientific operations at the second Lagrange point (L2), about one million miles (1.5 million kilometers) from Earth last year, the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has enchanted people around the world. Webb's photos have inspired many people to learn more about space and look at the night sky with unprecedented wonder and curiosity.
AI is Making Manual Video Editing for Social Media a Thing of the Past
Turning long-form videos such as podcasts, interviews, or even scripted episodes into short, shareable clips has been, to this point, a tedious and manual task. But thanks to artificial intelligence (AI), that is changing -- fast.
Photographer Combines 30 Photos For Stupendous Lightning Image
A photographer captured a series of breathtaking photos during an intense lightning storm before compositing them into one incredible image.
Netflix Reality Show ‘Tortures’ Contestants With Deepfaked Photos of Their Partners Cheating
A new Netflix reality TV show has come under fire for "torturing" contestants with deepfaked photos of their partners cheating.
AI Images Titled ‘Boring America Photorealism’ Goes Viral on Reddit
A photographer and artist created a set of "boring" AI images depicting unremarkable scenes that would be "quickly scrolled past on Facebook."
Samsung’s Flip5 and Fold5 Have New Hinges and ‘Pro-Grade’ Cameras
As is expected around this time of year, Samsung has announced new foldable smartphones in the Galaxy Z Fold5 and Galaxy Z Flip5 at its Unpacked event in Seoul.
A Complete Guide to Capturing Gorgeous Photos of the Night Sky
Peter Baumgarten is an award-winning nature photographer, educator, and OM SYSTEM Ambassador based on Canada’s Manitoulin Island. The island’s dark sky location provides Baumgarten with stunning nature and minimal light pollution, which allows the photographer to capture bright stars, the Milky Way, and northern lights from right outside his front door.
The Sony a6700 Doesn’t Ship to Customers With Any Way to Charge It
The Sony a6700 is a compelling addition to Sony's lineup and is the first addition to the a6000 line in several years. But, strangely, it doesn't appear as though it ships with any way to charge it.
Ballet on Bonneville Salt Flats Beautifully Shows Story of ‘Swan Lake’
Award-winning Australian aerial photographer Brad Walls has continued collaborating with the New York City ballet to capture beautiful, artistic images of a professional dancer on the famous and picturesque Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah.
Threads Finally Lets You Sort Your Feed by Only the People You Follow
Threads has rolled out its most substantial update since its launch nearly three weeks ago and released the highly requested "Following" tab in the app.
Deepfake Movies Trick Viewers Into Remembering Films That Don’t Exist
Deepfake videos that reinvent movies with a different actor are realistic enough to trick viewers into falsely remembering a film that never existed.
Aputure’s New Compact Light Domes Are Designed to Deploy Quickly
Aputure has announced an updated $219 Light Dome III and $129 Light Dome Mini III quick deploy softboxes that include what the company calls much improved locking mechanisms compared to their predecessors.
Bear Finds GoPro in a Pond, Switches it on, and Takes Selfies
A grizzly bear has been credited as the author of its own selfie after it found a GoPro in a pond, turned it on, and took a video.
Barbie Photographer Says Hit Movie Has Generated a New Audience for Her
A Barbie photographer who creates compelling photos of the iconic doll says that the record-breaking movie has generated a newfound audience.
Wannabe Horse Photographer Demands $1,000 for Training
In a viral post on Reddit, a user has described how a photographer demanded $1,000 to be trained in the art of horse photography.
No, Elon Musk Didn’t Steal the New ‘Twitter’ Logo from Nikon or Fujifilm
Over the past few days, Elon Musk's Twitter rebranded as X, killing off the iconic blue bird logo in the process. The new logo for the brand isn't particularly unique, which has led to some incorrect assumptions about its origin.
Crucial’s New Small, Compact, Super-Fast SSDs are Made for Photographers
Crucial, a Micron brand, has announced two new portable SSDs that are designed specifically for photographers and content creators in mind. They're extremely compact and use a new technology to bring super-fast speeds without Thunderbolt.
The Demand for Instant Images is Upending Wedding Photography
Couples increasingly want instant images from their wedding photographer so they can update their social media pages immediately after the ceremony.
Canon EOS R100 Review: It Feels Like an Old Camera, and Not in a Good Way
In my line of work, a lot of cameras corss my path. Like any good tools, they only do their best work when they match the specific tasks for which they were intended. It seems that lately, the majority of cameras I've looked at have been fairly pricey devices, so I was happy to get to review a new affordable entry onto the market. And of course, I don't have expectations that it will compete with higher-end products, but can the $479 EOS R100 even do what it was designed to?
Tourist Rescued After Falling Into 70-Foot Gorge While Taking A Selfie
A tourist had to be dramatically rescued after falling into a 70-foot gorge while attempting to take a selfie.
The DJI Air 3 is a $1,099 Drone with Dual Cameras and 46-Minute Battery
DJI's new Air 3 drone sports both a wide-angle and 3x telephoto camera to capture 48-megapixel photos and up to 4K at 100p video. It also can stay in the air for up to 46 minutes in a body that weighs just 720 grams.
Artist Plagiarizes Photographer’s Picture for Pro-Russia Mural
A photographer has expressed her disgust after a graffiti artist used her photo as the basis of a giant pro-Russia mural in the occupied Ukrainian city of Mariupol.
Tamron is Bringing the Excellent 35-150mm f/2-2.8 to Nikon Z Mount
Tamron has announced that it is developing a Nikon Z-mount version of its 35-150mm f/2-2.8 lens, a very popular optic that was came to Sony E-mount in 2021.
President of Stanford Resigns After Photoshopped Images Were Found in His Research
Marc Tessier-Lavigne, who has been president of Stanford University for seven years, has resigned after proof that he digitally altered and falsified images in his research papers was revealed by a student journalist.
A Day in the Life of Tour De France Photographers
There are few sporting events as grueling and chaotic to photograph as the annual Tour de France, the world's premiere cycling race. The multi-stage race covers about 3,500 kilometers (2,220 miles) across just over three weeks. To capture great shots of the event, photographers are outdone only by the cyclists themselves.
MSI Creator Z17HX Review: Fast, Color Accurate, Fatally Flawed
The Creator Z17HX Studio is MSI’s attempt to give photographers and video editors the fit and finish of an Apple laptop, the color accuracy of a studio-grade computer display, and the performance that comes with the newest Intel and NVIDIA hardware. The good news is that MSI delivers surprisingly well on all of these promises; the bad news is that it had to make one huge compromise along the way.
Landscape Photographer John Fielder Looks Back on Career as He Fights Terminal Cancer
Earlier this year, nature and landscape photographer John Fielder donated his life's work to the public, preserving his incredible images of Colorado's natural beauty for future generations. Sadly, per a new CBS News report, Fielder is battling terminal pancreatic cancer.
AI Can Transform Your Photograph Into a Realistic Dancing Video
Artificial intelligence (AI) can now create a realistic video of an individual dancing from a single photograph.
Photographer Sues Cannabis Website For Using His Photos of Tupac and Snoop Dogg
A photographer is seeking compensation in a court of law after alleging that the cannabis website Leafly used his photos of rappers Snoop Dogg and Tupac Shakur.
Riverside’s New AI Tools Can Quickly Turn Podcasts Into Shareable Clips
Riverside is a browser-based virtual studio that makes recording and editing at the highest quality possible easily accessible. Its latest update builds on that premise and allows creators to quickly and easily turn podcasts into shareable clips.
Threads’ Daily Active Users Fall By Staggering 70%
Threads has seen a nearly 70% decline in the number of daily active users since its peak -- as user engagement on Meta's Twitter-rival app continues to fall dramatically.
Sigma Celebrates 10 Years in China with Limited 35mm f/1.4 ‘Classic’
Sigma has been celebrating its 10th year in the Chinese market this July and is capping the festivities with a 35mm f/1.4 DG DN Classic that has the same optical construction as the original lens but without coated elements, which emphasizes flare and lightens contrast.
Photographer Captures SpaceX Rocket Punching a Hole in the Atmosphere
A photographer captured a SpaceX rocket leaving behind an aurora-like red glow after it punched a hole in the ionosphere.
Photon is a New iPhone Camera App Filled With Pro-Level Features
LateNiteSoft, developers of the Camera+ app, have announced Photon, a new iOS camera app that is focused on professional-style image capture.
Instagram Subscriptions Expands to 10 Countries, Global Rollout to Follow
Instagram is bringing subscriptions support to eligible creators in Australia, Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Spain, and the United Kingdom over the next several weeks.
TikTok Takes on Threads With Support For Text Posts
TikTok has announced that it will be rolling out a feature that will allow users to share text posts -- just 19 days after Meta launched its new text-based platform Threads.
Less is More: How Minimalist Gear Changed My Photography
In my daily routine as a photographer and filmmaker, I work with two Canon EOS R5 cameras. Along with the standard f/2.8 zoom lenses, I also carry a few prime lenses in my camera bag, such as the RF 50mm f/1.2 or the RF 85mm f/1.2.
Tourists Fined $1,500 Each For Taking ‘Dangerous’ Selfies with Dingoes
Two women were fined over $1,500 each for taking "extremely dangerous" selfies with dingoes in Queensland, Australia -- following a recent string of attacks on humans by the native wild dogs.
Kodak Specially Manufactured Black and White 70mm Film for Oppenheimer
As "Barbenheimer" sets records at the box office this weekend, Kodak has revealed it manufactured a special black and white film stock for use in Oppenheimer.
AP Photographer Has Health Scare Covering Extreme Heat in Arizona
An Associated Press (AP) photographer covering the extreme heat in Phoenix, Arizona had a health scare after his blood pressure shot through the roof with nurses concerned he was going to have a heart attack.
How I Caught a GoPro Thief Using a GoPro Camera
Action cameras are awesome! People use them when they ski down a mountain, when they go scuba diving, when they go motorcycle riding, or they even can be attached to your dog for those crazy play sessions at the park.
Canon R6 II Versus Sony a7 IV: A Battle of Two Well-Rounded Cameras
In Calgary, Alberta, there is a huge annual fair called the Calgary Stampede. A once-a-year celebration dubbed "The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth". Full of rides, games, and lots of rodeo events, this show attracts 1.5 million visitors each year. One of these guests was the illustrious Ted Forbes and we thought, why not have a good old-fashioned showdown, wild west style?
Canon Has a Hot Shoe Problem
Canon's EOS R-series cameras, such as the R5, R6, and R6 Mark II, are excellent mirrorless cameras and rival the best available in their respective price ranges. However, since Canon launched its first full-frame mirrorless camera, the original EOS R, in 2018, users have complained about chronically loose hot shoes.
DJI Mavic 3 Pro Review: A Pro-Level Drone That’s Pricey, But Worth It
After many years of growth, drone technology feels like it has reached a plateau. Even inexpensive drones now have robust collision-avoidance sensors, long battery life, good image quality, and easy-to-use software. So where does the Mavic 3 Pro3 fit in?
How to Photograph Sand Dunes
It’s never a bad day to capture landscape photography on the dunes. This day, in particular though, was truly one to remember and I share a variety of techniques for how I take photos of sand dunes.
Photomator and Pixelmator Now Support Fujifilm Compressed RAW
Photomator and Pixelmator Pro have been updated to support Fujifilm's compressed RAW format, which is a format that Apple's macOS doesn't natively recognize.
Mycologists Capture Fantastic Photos of Fungi in Ecuadorian Cloud Forest
In an Ecuadorian cloud forest, mycologists Danny Newman and Roo Vandergrift have spent more than a decade studying, cataloging, and photographing the diverse fungi of the region.
New Music Video From K-Pop Group NewJeans Shot Entirely on iPhone
Apple has collaborated with K-Pop girl group NewJeans for their new song ETA to shoot the whole music video on iPhone. But it goes further than previous "shot on iPhone" collaborations since Apple's smartphone actually plays a part in the narrative.