Safari Tourist Leaves Safety of Vehicle for Photo, Killed by Elephants
A Spanish tourist has died after he left the safety of his vehicle to take a photo of a herd of elephants which trampled him to death.
Woman is Killed After Getting Too Close to a Train While Taking Selfie
A woman in Mexico has died after being hit by a train that she was trying to position herself next to for a selfie.
Model Killed After Her Clothes Got Sucked by Moving Train During Photo Shoot
A model died after her clothes became tangled in a passing high-speed train during a photo shoot near the tracks.
Photographer Visits Creepy Cryogenic Chamber Where 200 Bodies Are Stored
A photographer was given special access to a cryogenics facility in Scottsdale, Arizona that preserves over 200 human bodies and heads.
Photographer Dies After Being Swept Into the Sea While Shooting Big Waves
A photographer on the Canary Island of Tenerife has died while taking photos of 16-foot waves crashing against the shore.
Man Who Killed Photographer Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison
The man who fatally shot photographer Tyler Gerth during a protest following the death of Breonna Taylor has been sentenced to 30 years in prison.
Wedding Photographer Dies After Falling From Roof While Taking Pictures
A wedding photographer in Japan has died after he fell from the roof of a restaurant while photographing a couple as they prepared for their wedding.
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.
Alec Baldwin Charged with Involuntary Manslaughter of Cinematographer
Actor Alec Baldwin will be charged with involuntary manslaughter over the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the film set for Rust.
How to Help Your Photos Live On After You Die
My wife and I recently spent some time updating our estate plans, or what will happen to our “stuff” after we die. Since we don’t have children and our other family and friends all know us in different ways and for different reasons, it seemed prudent to go ahead and get a first draft of our obituaries going.
Photographer Freezes to Death on Busy Paris Street
A well-known 84-year-old photographer died in the middle of a busy Paris street last week after he fell and was ignored by passersby for over nine hours.
Iconic American Photographer and Journalist Steve Schapiro Dies at 87
Widely recognized for his photojournalism work of 20th century America and his iconic celebrity portraits, Steve Schapiro has died from pancreatic cancer. He was 87.
Alec Baldwin Accidentally Fatally Shot Cinematographer with a Prop Gun
In a tragic accident, actor and director Alec Baldwin apparently fatally shot Halyna Hutchins, the director of photography, and injured Joel Souza, the director, after a prop gun misfired blanks while on the set of his latest film.
The Photographer Who Fought Nazis with Her Camera
Faye Schulman was a Jewish partisan photographer who courageously fought against Nazis with both a gun and a camera. She was the only photographer to document resistance efforts in Eastern Europe during World War II.
Ricky Powell, Photographer Who Chronicled Early Hip-Hop, Dies at 59
New York photographer credited with "era-defining portraits" of the Beastie Boys, Andy Warhol, and Run-DMC has passed away. The death of "the Fourth Beastie Boy" has been confirmed by his manager.
Teens Who Killed Photographer Get Three Years in Juvenile Detention
Two Ohio teens whose actions led to the death of a local photographer on Labor Day 2019 have plead guilty to involuntary manslaughter and been sentenced to three years in juvenile detention, bringing the sad story of Victoria Schafer's untimely death to some sort of conclusion.
Death in the Camera Store: Learning to See On the Other Side of Fear
Crap. I’m only going to get 19 years? WTF? I am standing with my fingers knitted together, resting on the top of my head. A few feet away, there is a gun pointed at my face, and I’m trying like I’ve never tried anything to not pee on myself.
The Louisville Protest Shooting Victim was a 27-Year-Old Photographer
On Saturday, a gunman fired at anti-police brutality protesters in Louisville's Jefferson Square Park, killing one person. That individual has now been identified as Tyler Gerth, a 27-year-old photographer who had been working to document the movement.
Elsa Dorfman, Giant Polaroid Camera Photographer, Dies at 83
Elsa Dorfman, the portrait photographer best known for using one of the few giant Polaroid 20×24-inch cameras in existence, has died. She was 83.
Wedding Videographer Denies Refund and Mocks Man Whose Fiancée Died
A wedding videography and photography company has sparked fury online for its response to a client who requested a refund after the death of his fiancée.
Woman Falls Off Cliff While Posing for Photo to Celebrate the End of Lockdown
A woman died tragically last week in Turkey while posing for a photo to celebrate the end of the country's COVID-19 lockdown. After jumping a security fence at Duden Park in Antalya, Turkey, she slipped and fell 115 feet to her death.
Renowned Wildlife Photog Peter Beard Found Dead After 3-Week Search
Celebrated wildlife photographer Peter Beard was found dead in the woods on Sunday after a 3-week search sparked by his sudden disappearance. Beard, who was suffering from dementia and poor health, was 82.
Adorama Founder Mendel Mendlowits Has Passed Away
Mendel Mendlowits, the photo industry icon who founded the well-known camera retailer Adorama, passed away on April 8th at the age of 76. His infectious optimism and curiosity—on full display in the photo above (left) with photographer Bill Eppridge (right)—will be sorely missed.
Sports Photographer Anthony Causi Dies of Coronavirus at 48
Well-known sports photographer Anthony Causi died Sunday from the coronavirus at the age of 48. Causi captured photos of New York City sports teams for the New York Post in a career that spanned over 25 years.
3 Killed After Dry Ice Used for ‘Visual Effect’ at Instagram Influencer’s Party
A Russian Instagram influencer's birthday party left three attendees dead and seven in intensive care last Friday after the party's host tried to create "an impressive steam show" by dumping 55lbs (25kg) of dry ice into an indoor swimming pool.
Photographer Found Stabbed to Death After Covering Anti-Government Protests in Chile
The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) and UNESCO are calling for a "thorough investigation" into the death of freelance photographer and journalist Albertina Martínez, who was found dead in her apartment mere days after she went out to cover anti-government protests in Chile.
Teens Accused of Killing Photographer Will be Tried as Adults, Could Face Life in Prison
A judge in Ohio has decided that the two teenagers charged with killing 44-year-old photographer Victoria Schafer in Hocking Hills State Park two months ago will be tried as adults. If convicted, they could face life in prison.
17-Year-Old Struck and Killed by Train During Senior Portrait Session
A 17-year-old high school student was struck and killed by a Union Pacific train in Troutdale, Oregon this weekend during an ill-fated and ill-advised senior portrait shoot on the tracks.
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.
Photographer Killed by Falling Branch During Shoot, Foul Play Suspected
An Ohio-based photographer was shooting senior photos at a state park earlier this month when she was struck by a falling tree branch and killed. Authorities suspect foul play, and now a $10,000 reward is being offered for information leading to justice.