These Are the Most Famous Photos of All Time According to a New Study
New research has revealed the most famous photographs of all time -- with NASA's iconic "Man on the Moon" photo from 1969’s Apollo 11 mission topping the list.
Man Arrested for Assaulting a Photographer at the January 6 Capitol Riot
A rioter who stormed the United States Capitol on January 6, 2021 has been accused of assaulting an Associated Press (AP) photographer. He was officially charged on May 18, 2022, and arrested on May 24.
10 Top Moments From the 2022 Olympics by AP Photographers
The 2022 Olympics in Beijing have concluded, and the Associated Press (AP) photographers look back at the monumental task of creatively capturing the athletes in sub-zero temperatures while in a COVID bubble.
AP Cancels NFT Sale Amid Criticisms it Would Be Profiting From Suffering
After significant backlash, the Associated Press pulled plans to offer a video of a boat overcrowded with migrants as an NFT. The situation has called into question the ethics of selling photojournalism at all.
The Associated Press to Launch an NFT Photography Marketplace
The Associated Press (AP) has announced that it will soon launch a non-fungible token (NFT) marketplace where "collectors" can purchase selections from its modern and historic library of photojournalism.
AP Sponsors Print Sale to Raise Money for Afghan Women Journalists
The Network of Women in Media, India (NWMI) has launched a print sale initiative together with the Associated Press (AP) to raise funds for women journalists affected by the Taliban takeover in Afghanistan.
This Underwater Robot is Used to Capture Unique Aquatic Sports Photos
An unusual underwater camera robot that sits affixed at the bottom of swimming pools allows photojournalists to capture photos of aquatic sports from normally impossible angles.
COVID Kiss: The Story Behind a Pulitzer-Winning Photo Series
Last week, Associated Press photographer Emilio Morenatti delivered to a Spanish couple a framed copy of perhaps the most iconic photo of how the coronavirus pandemic has affected the elderly. In the photo, the two are seen embracing through a plastic sheet after 100 days of not seeing each other.
The 2021 Pulitzer Prizes for Photography Have Been Revealed
Columbia University today announced the 2021 Pulitzer Prizes, awarded on the recommendation of the Pulitzer Prize Board. For the second -- and the organization hopes last -- year, the awards were announced remotely.
AP is Auctioning 10 NFTs of ‘Artistic Representations’ of Iconic Photos
Associated Press (AP) will auction 10 non-fungible tokens (NFT) to celebrate its "iconic photojournalism" over the past 175 years. The NFTs are artistic representations of notable, iconic photographs and will be available on the blockchain for the first time.
AP Photographers Will Only Shoot Sony From Now On
The Associated Press, one of the world's largest and most respected news agencies, has just announced an exclusive partnership with Sony Imaging. From this point on, Sony will become the exclusive camera supplier for AP news photographers around the world.
Students are Failing AP Exams Because the Website Won’t Accept iPhone Photos
Students across the US have been failing their Advanced Placement (AP) exams this month, but the issue isn't a lack of knowledge... it's photography. Apparently, the College Board testing portal where answers are submitted won't accept the default iPhone photo format.
Australian Associated Press to Shut Down After 85 Years in Operation
The Australian Associated Press (AAP) has announced that it will be closing down in June, marking the end of the 85-year-old news agency and leaving many award-winning photojournalists out of a job as the Australian editorial landscape adjusts to the loss.
I Shot a Hurricane Irma Photo That Went Viral, and I Wasn’t Paid a Dime
My name is Michael Sechler, and I'm a photography enthusiast based in Sarasota, Florida. I recently shot a Hurricane Irma photo that went viral and was used by media all over the world... and I wasn't paid a dime. Here's why.
Pulitzer Prize-Winning ‘Napalm Girl’ Photographer Nick Ut is Retiring
Nick Ut, the Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist behind the iconic photo "The Terror of War" known by many as "The Napalm Girl," has announced that he is officially retiring.
AP Photographer Keeps Working as Gunman Assassinates Russian Ambassador
AP photographer Burhan Ozbilici is a photojournalist incredibly dedicated to his job; so dedicated, in fact, that he kept on taking pictures when a gunman shot and killed Russian ambassador Andrei Karlov at a photo gallery in Ankara, Turkey. The photos he captured have instantly risen to iconic status.
AP’s Robot and Remote Canon DSLRs at the Olympics
Before the Olympics began, the Associated Press spent a month installing 35 miles of cables and remote camera systems at the sporting venues at the Rio 2016 Olympics. The 1-minute video above offers a glimpse at how the 8 robots and dozens of remote cameras are being used to capture sports photography during the Games.
Shocking AP Photo Leads to Internal Investigation of Kenyan Police
AP photographer Ben Curtis recently captured a photograph seen round the world. A brutal and shocking image that has sparked outrage and forced Kenya's police chief to launch an internal investigation. (Warning: Some of the content in the video above is graphic. Proceed at your own risk.)
Muslim Woman Sues Associated Press Over Photo of Her Wearing a Headscarf
A Muslim woman has filed a lawsuit against the Associated Press and AP photographer Mark Lennihan over a photo of her wearing a headscarf while sitting in a Starbucks. The image was sold as a stock photo and used in an opinion column that asked Muslim women not to wear the hijab.
AP to Upload More Than 550,000 Historical Videos to YouTube
The Associated Press today announced that it will be uploading more than 550,000 historical video clips to YouTube, giving the public access to more than 1 million minutes of digitized film footage of notable events.