The drone equipment retailer RaceDayQuads (RDQ) is in the midst of a legal battle with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in a case that has the potential to shake up the commercial drone operations and manufacturing industry.
Twitter made its platform more photo-friendly last spring when it did away with cropping of images in feeds, but strangely this feature did not come to the web. That changes today, as full-size images are now supported across all platforms.
One look at the work of photographer Markus Klinko, and you'll be transported back to the early 2000s. He has captured some of the most iconic photos of the period, ranging from Beyoncé to Britney to Bowie.
A wildlife photographer hiking in southern California had the hair-raising experience of coming face to face with a mountain lion, and he caught the encounter on camera (warning: there's some strong language).
Zenfolio has announced that it has acquired Format, one of the leading website-building platforms and marketplace hosts primarily used by professional photographers and artists.
The northern lights, otherwise known as aurora borealis, are the winter-time spectacle that sees northern skies filled with incredible dancing lights. Caused by the interaction of photons exciting the gas molecules in Earth’s atmosphere, they can appear as green, pink, or blue. Photographing them is near the top of almost all photographers’ wish lists, but getting a good shot is decidedly difficult.
As an independent photographer, landing the "dream" client might seem like an impossible task. However, getting the perfect client may be more achievable than you think, as is avoiding the bad ones.
My name is Emeric Le Bars and this is the story of how I captured some insane, extremely rare photos of a lightning storm in Los Angeles, without really planning anything.
The Royal Meteorological Society (RMS) has announced the winners of its annual Weather Photographer of the Year competition which it hosts in association with AccuWeather. A photo of early morning fog in a hilltop town in Italy took top honors.
Portraits are more than just capturing faces or expressions, they are moments in time that can evoke feelings and anchor lasting memories. Smartphones have made it easier to capture portraits with pleasing bokeh for dramatic effect, but there’s so much more to it than that.
Apple has updated its iCloud for Windows app that adds support for Apple ProRes videos and Apple ProRaw photos.
Instagram will begin wider testing of its promised "Take a Break" feature. An optional toggle, it is designed to nudge users to stop using the app after a duration of the user's choosing, but it isn't nearly as robust as it was initially described.
The Landsat 9, a joint mission between NASA and the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), has captured its first photos as part of its mission to document changes to the planet and the impacts of climate change.
Instagram appears poised to launch more widespread testing of paid creator subscriptions, a feature that would allow accounts to provide specialized content to "fans" and would allow them to generate income directly in the app.
Photographer Angelica Edwards took on the emotionally difficult task of documenting the final two years of a woman's losing battle with stage four breast cancer.
Viltrox has announced a new 85mm f/1.8 autofocus lens for Canon RF mount, making it the first lens the company has produced for Canon's mirrorless cameras that features autofocus.
When we think about websites, search engine optimization (SEO) is often top of mind. How is Google ranking you against other similar photographers? Are you showing up on the first page of search results? There’s no doubt SEO is important for every photographer to consider. However, there are some big misconceptions when it comes to SEO.
Seasoned photographers know that the search for the right laptop comes down to far more than a list of individually impressive specs. The perfect laptop for photo editing will not always be the one with the most bells and whistles, because perfection here is about so much more: usability, ease, intuition -- all the things that combine to create not just powerful imagery, but a powerful workflow as well.
Episode 353 of the PetaPixel Photography Podcast.
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A bipartisan group of House lawmakers has introduced a new bill that would make it mandatory for services that use algorithms to serve content to offer a version that allows users to turn that feature off.
Lauren Smith-Kennedy is a Maine-based photographer who offers free end-of-life photo shoots for pet owners. Her photos show the tender moments families share with their beloved animal companions as they say goodbye for the final time.
In a series of short videos that went viral on Instagram and YouTube, motion animator Kevin Parry cleverly edits himself turning into a wide variety of random things in a seamless motion, from a banana, to a balloon, to a pile of snow.
The first-ever Natural Landscape Photography Awards has announced the winners of its competition that promotes the best landscape photography for those who value realism and authenticity.
Google's new "Pet Portraits" feature inside its Arts and Culture app allows users to find works of art that resemble their pets by simply submitting a photo and letting the artificial intelligence find a match from thousands of art pieces.
Lensii, originally an artificial intelligence-assisted photo cloud platform that looked to challenge Google Photos, has announced that it's adding another target to its sights: Instagram.
Photographer Justin Bettman recently finished a portrait series that focuses on the Hasidic Jews in New York, an ultra-orthodox sect of Judaism that generally keeps to itself socially and is rarely photographed by those outside of its community.
It is difficult to quickly sum up the ongoing career of photojournalist Yunghi Kim. Yunghi simply has too much personal energy, global photojournalism chops, and a record of giving back to the photographic community. In particular, Yunghi is known for her support of women photojournalists.
Just a year after Nikon posted the largest loss in its history, financials are looking strong. Nikon increased its expected revenue for the next quarter and is building a massive new headquarters in Japan, slated to be completed in 2024.
The Environmental Photographer of the Year (EPOTY) has announced the winners of its 14th annual competition, which highlights thought-provoking images that call attention to sustainability and human impact on the planet.
Panasonic has announced a new large-aperture wide prime lens, the Lumix S 35mm f/1.8. This is the fourth of four promised lenses in the f/1.8 fixed focal series that also features an 85mm, 50mm, and 24mm, all announced in the last year.