Wedding Photographer Praised For ‘Nicest Speech Ever’ Before Group Shot
A wedding photographer has been praised for her direct, clear, and amusing speech to guests before taking group portraits.
Incredible Shot of Airplane Crossing the Sun Was Captured by an Astronaut
Astronaut and astrophotographer Don Pettit captured a "lucky shot" when a commercial airplane flew through the frame as he was capturing images of the Sun.
LumiCard Is a Compact Light That Magnetically Attaches to Your Phone
Blind Spot Gear, the company behind the Power Junkie, has announced the LumiCard, a new wirelessly-powered credit card-sized LED that attaches to the back of a smartphone to provide instant light.
Elinchrom Three Review: A ‘Just Right’ Light for Photographers on the Move
Elinchrom has aggressively expanded its offering of strobes for creatives in recent years. The 261 watt-second (Ws) $1,000 Elinchrom Three seems to be placed in position to be the "Just Right" adventure light Elinchrom is advertising.
Shocking Footage Shows Uncontacted Tribe Being Met With Bulldozers
New footage shows the moment that members of an uncontacted tribe were met with bulldozers close to a nickel mine in Indonesia.
Organize Your Accessories With Think Tank’s Improved Cable Pouches
Think Tank has launched new and improved versions of its popular Cable Management pouches.
Rode Releases Limited-Edition White Versions of Four Popular Products
Australian audio company Rode has released a limited-edition range of white products, featuring some of its most popular products.
Bronica: How a Japanese Rice Farmer Tried To Give Hasselblad a Run for Its Money
Hasselblad needs no introduction. Ever since the launch of its 500C, the boxy, modular medium-format waist-level SLR has defined the output of genres ranging from street to fashion photography throughout the mid-20th century and beyond.
Printique Has Launched Its Biggest Sale of the Year: Save 30%! –Printique
PetaPixel‘s official printing partner Printique has launched its biggest sale of the year. From now through November 12th, use the special code ONCEINAYEAR30 to save 30% sitewide on minimum orders of $75 or more. The code can be used an unlimited number of times, but restrictions apply. Head over now to start turning your digital photos into physical treasures!
EU Common Charger Law May Be Final Nail in Coffin for DSLRs
While the European Union's move to make USB-C the common charging standard for nearly all electronics by the end of next year is good news for many consumers, it may spell the end for DSLR cameras.
Adorable Moment Photographer Helps Baby Sloth and Mother ‘Thanks Him’
A viral video of a nature photographer helping a baby sloth back to its mother is lighting up the internet.
Apple Shot Its ‘Scary Fast’ Event Entirely on the iPhone 15 Pro Max
Last night, Apple's "Scary Fast" event saw the introduction of the Apple M3 family of processors, including the M3, M3 Pro, and M3 Max. Apple also introduced updated MacBook Pro models, including a beautiful Space Black version, and the first iMac update since 2021. The event was also significant for another reason. It was shot entirely on an iPhone.
This AI Image Generator Transforms 2D Images Into 3D Images
A new generative AI tool claims that it can coherently produce 3D images out of 2D ones.
Photos of Florida’s Fight to Protect Threatened Burrowing Owls
Cape Coral, Florida, a city experiencing unprecedented growth. While great for their economy, the economic boom is disastrous for wildlife, especially species that thrive in open, treeless areas. In particular, the burrowing owl population is suffering as its habitat shrinks.
Meta Launches $10 Monthly Ad-Free Plan For Facebook and Instagram in EU
Meta has announced that it will offer an ad-free subscription option for Facebook and Instagram users in the European Union (EU) -- that will cost from $11 (9.99 Euros) per month.
Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses II Review: A Stylish Camera for Your Face
I must admit, reviewing the new Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses is something I never thought I would be doing. I was excited to give them a try though, and hey, they do have a camera in them after all.
Pooch Doing Parkour Among the Winners of Dog Photography Awards
The winners of the 2023 Dog Photography Awards have been announced with a pooch doing parkour and a doberman performing ballet among the winners.
Haunting Victorian Family Photos Show Loved Ones Who are Already Dead
Posing with her daughter who leans on her shoulder, a Victorian mother stares mournfully into the camera. But her cheerless expression is understandable when you realize that her peaceful daughter beside her is dead.
Judge Dismisses Copyright Claims Against AI Image Generators
A judge in California has largely dismissed copyright claims brought by three artists against AI image generators Midjourney, Stable Diffusion, and DeviantArt.
Canon EOS D30 Retro Review: The DSLR That Changed Everything
Gordon Laing of Camera Labs has returned with a new episode of his excellent "Retro Review" series, taking photographers on a nostalgic stroll down memory lane. This time, Laing has reviewed the Canon EOS D30, the company's first DSLR built from the ground up in-house.
New Info About Sigma’s Upcoming 70-200mm f/2.8 Mirrorless Lens
Sigma has launched new teasers of its upcoming 70-200mm f/2.8 DG DN OS Sports lens, which will be "coming soon" to full-frame E-mount and L-Mount cameras.
Apple’s New 24-inch iMac Is up to 2.5x Faster With New M3 Chips
Apple has rounded out the new product announcements today with the updated 24-inch iMac which is now "supercharged" by the M3 chip, offers a 4.5K Resolution, and is available in seven different colors, making it ideal for both work and play.
Apple’s New ‘Scary Fast’ MacBook Pro Has M3 Chips, Sleek Black Finish
Apple has gotten into the Halloween spirit with its "Scary Fast" event. Not only is it the first time that Apple has hosted a live, albeit online-only, event at night, but the Mac-focused event also marks the debut of Apple's first M3-powered computers, including some frighteningly quick MacBook Pro notebooks designed for power users.
Apple Debuts M3 Chips, Company’s First to Use Three-Nanometer Tech
At tonight's "Scary Fast" online event, Apple has unveiled its M3 family of chips. Coming less than five months after Apple unveiled its most recent M2 chip, the M2 Ultra, the M3 series has been built using three-nanometer technology, besting the five-nanometer tech of the M2 family.
Photographer’s Wife is Left Stunned By Cost of His Camera Gear in Viral Video
A photographer asked his wife to guess the cost of his camera gear in a viral TikTok video -- and she was left hilariously "shaken to the core" by what she learned.
Space Probe Captures a Creepy ‘Face’ Looking Out From Jupiter
NASA has released an image showing Jupiter with an eerie "face" on the surface just in time for Halloween.
Sony Teases an Upcoming Alpha Special Event
Sony Japan has launched a dedicated teaser website for an upcoming event related to its Alpha products. While details are scarce, Sony fans will not need to wait long to see what Sony has up its sleeve.
Concertgoers Use iPhone 15 Zoom For ‘Front Row Feeling’ Amid High Ticket Prices
Concertgoers are using the iPhone 15 zoom features for the "front row experience" in viral TikTok videos.
Photographer Captures Epic 8K Timelapse of the Ring of Fire Eclipse
A photographer has released a jaw-dropping timelapse video made up of almost 2,000 images of the recent ring of fire solar eclipse showing the celestial event in unprecedented detail.
Wedding Photography Survival Guide: Difficult Situations and How to Handle Them
Wedding photography is a fast-paced high-stakes environment, kind of like football or poker, except without all the hitting or sunglasses and hats. It’s actually really hard to shoot with sunglasses on and tackling would damage our gear so try to avoid that too. Luckily, after over a decade of photographing weddings, I’ve picked up a few survival tips that might just help you get through your first wedding season unscathed.