Body Cam Footage Reveals Fatal Police Beating of Aspiring Photographer Tyre Nichols
Memphis police have released the body camera footage that shows the brutal beating of aspiring photographer Tyre Nichols.
Photographer Robert Frank Was Jailed for Being ‘Suspicious’ in 1955
Photographers are often viewed with suspicion by police, and there are regular headlines about people being harassed and detained for simply shooting photos. However, being stopped by police for this type of "suspicious" behavior is not an issue unique to the digital age. Renowned photographer Robert Frank was even jailed for three days while driving through Arkansas in 1955 as he shot his famous photo book The Americans.
Urbex Photographer Goes From Arrests for Trespassing to Selling NFTs
Isaac Wright was arrested in January for operating the Instagram account DrifterShoots, where photos show him trespassing and breaking into multiple buildings to capture dramatic images. He is now selling those photos as NFTs.
Photographer Shot by Robbers in SF After Refusing to Give Up Camera
A woman who was taking photos in San Francisco's Mission District was shot in the leg when she refused to turn over her camera to two would-be thieves.
A Drug Dealer’s Photo of Cheese Leads to His Arrest
A Liverpool man was identified as a high-profile drug dealer and arrested after he shared a photo of a block of cheese in the palm of his hand, which allowed authorities to analyze his fingerprints.
Woman Arrested for Posing as High Schooler To Get Instagram Followers
A Florida woman, and former police officer, was arrested on a litany of charges after allegedly sneaking into a high school and posing as a student in an attempt to gain Instagram followers.
Alabama Fire Chief Pulls Gun on Black Realtor and Photographer
An Alabama fire chief was arrested in Georgia after pulling a gun on a real estate agent and photographer who had booked a viewing at his for-sale home. The realty team claims the incident occurred because of their skin color while the fire chief's attorney called the legal charges "baseless."
Dad Carries Toddler Into Zoo Elephant Enclosure for Photo, Gets Charged
A father was caught on camera carrying his 2-year-old daughter into an elephant enclosure at the San Diego Zoo to take a picture with the animals. After getting charged by an elephant, he was then arrested and charged by police.
Censorship Concerns Arise After Journalist Arrested for Photographing Protest
Freelance photographer Andy Aitchison was recently arrested in the United Kingdom for performing the duties of his job: documenting an event. Aitchison was tasked with photographing a protest, and after he concluded his business and uploaded his images, he was arrested at his home.
Man Arrested for Creating Fake Image Depicting the Desecration of a Grave
A 28-year-old Tennessee man has been arrested and charged for creating a "disrespectful Photoshopped image." He is accused of manipulating a photograph of a deceased officer's grave and posting it on social media.
Daredevil Photographer Arrested for Burglary, Trespassing After Month-Long Chase
Isaac Wright, a 25-year-old U.S. Army veteran, is accused of operating the Instagram account DrifterShoots and was arrested for multiple charges including burglary and trespassing associated with breaking into the buildings and landmarks where he captured his dramatic images.
US Filmmaker Arrested While Documenting Pipeline Protest in Canada
US documentary filmmaker Melissa Cox had a run-in with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) this week while trying to document an indigenous protest in British Columbia. Despite the fact that she is a member of the press, the RCMP chose to arrest Cox, allegedly using "undue force" and tampering with her camera equipment in the aftermath.
Woman Posed as Newborn Photographer to Steal Baby: Police
A Washington woman was arrested after authorities say she posed online as a newborn photographer and drugged a mother in order to steal her baby.
Two Teens Confess to Playing a Part in Ohio Photographer’s Tragic Death
Two Ohio teens have been taken into custody on charges reckless homicide in connection to photographer Victoria Schafer's tragic death at Hocking Hills State Park last month. The police had stated that they suspected foul play, and it seems the 16- and 17-year-old teens have confessed to being involved.
Travel Bloggers Detained in Notorious Iranian Prison for Flying Camera Drone
A travel blogging couple from Australia who disappeared suddenly from the Internet in June have been located in a notorious Iranian prison, where they are being detained indefinitely. The couple was apparently arrested by Iranian authorities in July after flying a camera drone without the proper permits.
Wedding Photographer Had Sex with a Guest and Peed on a Tree: Sheriff
You may have heard some nightmare wedding photography stories in the past, but probably nothing like this: a wedding photographer was arrested in Texas this past weekend after allegedly having sex with a guest, peeing on a tree, and making violent threats toward police officers.
Renowned Chinese Photojournalist Lu Guang Goes Missing in China
One of the most famous Chinese photojournalists has gone missing in China, and there are reports that he was arrested by government security officers.
Photographer and Model Plead Guilty to Nude Shoot at Busy Strip Mall
A photographer and model have learned that hard way that if you're going to do a photo shoot involving nudity, a busy strip mall is not a wise location to pick. The Pennsylvania duo has just pleaded guilty after they were arrested last year for their ill-advised shoot.
$18,000 Stolen Camera Kit Recovered, Suspects Arrested
That was fast. Just 48 hours after the Canadian retailer The Camera Store announced a burglary, loss of $27,000 in equipment, and a $5,000 reward, most of the camera equipment has been recovered and suspects have just been arrested.
Drone Photographer Arrested After Flying Over Forest Fire
An Arizona aerial photographer has been arrested for flying a drone over a forest fire in Goodwin, Arizona. His actions caused 14 firefighting aircraft and crews to be grounded.
Photojournalists, Beware: Bulletproof Vests Are ‘War Weapons’ in Thailand
If you're a photojournalist who covers stories in dangerous places, here's something you should know: don't try to bring bulletproof vests or gas masks through airports in Thailand, as they're considered "war weapons." At least two journalists (including one photographer) have found this out the hard way over the past two years.
‘Afghan Girl’ Goes from Nat Geo Cover to Police Mugshot
The woman known as "Afghan Girl" has been arrested in Pakistan for using a fake identity card and living in the country illegally.
Man Charged with Felony Assault After Nearly Running Over Photographer
Los Angeles-based photographer Alex Stone was shooting a car on a desolate public road in Southern California this past weekend when he was confronted by an angry man who demanded that the photo crew get off his "driveway." Stone's recording of the confrontation went viral, and the man in the video has now been arrested and charged with felony assault with a deadly weapon.
Men Arrested After Posting Video of Illegal Photo Shoot in Montreal Metro
Three men who sought out the "lowest point in Montreal" to take photos on the metro tracks have been arrested after authorities used their own video to track them down.
Man Arrested for Flying Drone Over Colosseum, Could Face $100K+ Fine
A French tourist was arrested in Rome last week when he tried to fly his camera drone over the iconic Colosseum to capture some aerial footage. According to Italian law, he could now face fines of up to 113,000 Euro ($127K USD).
L.A. Times Photographer Arrested at Nancy Reagan Funeral Motorcade
A long-time Los Angeles Times photographer was arrested on the side of a road yesterday while transmitting photos he shot of former First Lady Nancy Reagan's funeral motorcade.
Man Used Location Data in Instagram Photos to Steal Women’s Underwear
Wary of sharing location data in photos? Get this: a burglary suspect arrested last week is accused of using geotagged photos from Instagram and Facebook to find female college students, break into their homes, and steal their underwear.
Woman Arrested for Photo Shoot on Metro Tracks
A Virginia woman has been arrested for an extremely dangerous and illegal photo shoot she did late last year. She was caught by a surveillance camera climbing down onto the tracks at a metro station near Washington, D.C. and doing yoga poses while a photographer shot portraits.
Camera Drone Operator Arrested After Flying Within 50ft of LAPD Chopper
We've heard of quite a few close calls between drones and aircraft over the past few years, but this latest one was an extremely close call that actually resulted in an arrest.
A hobby camera drone operator was arrested in Hollywood late last month after flying his drone within 50 feet of an Los Angeles Police Department helicopter that was searching for a suspect.
Kentucky Man Arrested After Shooting Down Camera Drone with Shotgun
A man in Kentucky was arrested this past Sunday after he used a shotgun to shoot down a camera drone flying over his property. He's being charged with criminal mischief and wanton endangerment, both of which are felonies.