Fake Images of Donald Trump Being Arrested Shows the Power of AI
A series of photorealistic AI images that show Donald Trump being arrested has gone viral online and underlines the technology's prowess and dangers.
Photojournalist Releases Intense Images from the Jan 6 Riot
Two years on from the Jan. 6 riots, an attack on the U.S. Capitol by Trump supporters, a photojournalist has released his photos from that fateful day.
Some of Trump’s New NFTs Look Like Photoshops of Google Search Results
After hyping a major announcement, Donald Trump revealed his next major project: NFTs. But reverse image searches of some of the "digital trading cards" revealed them to be edits of clothing easily found in Google search, raising copyright questions.
Photos Allege Trump Tried to Dispose of Documents by Flushing Them
Photographs allegedly taken inside the White House of torn-up handwritten notes that were apparently flushed down a toilet by Donald Trump have emerged.
‘No Photographs’: Trump’s Order to White House Photographer on Jan 6
Former President Donald Trump allegedly ordered his official White House Photographer not to take any photos during the January 6, 2021 assault on the Capitol.
Trump Undercut White House Photographer’s Plans to Sell a Photo Book
Former White House chief photographer Shealah Craighead planned to publish a photo book of her images from the Trump presidency, but Donald Trump undercut that plan and sold his own book with her work in it, stealing her thunder.
White House Photographer Discusses His Time Covering 7 Presidents
White House and New York Times photographer Doug Mills has captured seven different presidents through his lens. In a short video interview with Today, he discusses his time behind the lens covering some of the most powerful people on Earth.
Donald Trump is Publishing a Photo Book About His Presidency
Donald J. Trump is publishing a photo book that covers his four years as President of the United States. Titled, "Our Journey Together," the book will include more than 300 photos along with captions written by Mr. Trump.
Great Reads in Photography: April 11, 2021
Every Sunday, we bring together a collection of easy-reading articles from analytical to how-to to photo-features in no particular order that did not make our regular daily coverage. Enjoy!
Great Reads in Photography: January 31, 2021
Every Sunday, we bring together a collection of easy reading articles from analytical to how-to to photo-features in no particular order that did not make our regular daily coverage. Enjoy!
Watch the First Official Trailer for the Pete Souza Documentary ‘The Way I See It’
Focus Features has just dropped the first trailer for the Pete Souza documentary The Way I See It. The movie follows the former White House Photographer for both Ronald Reagan and Barack Obama as he "transformed" from photojournalist into a "searing commentator" on the state of US politics, all through the power of his photographs.
Senate Blocks Photographers from Shooting Delivery of Impeachment Articles
The Senate has sparked outrage among photojournalists after revealing a new set of restrictions on journalists, including barring any photographer from documenting the historic moment today when the articles of impeachment against President Donald J. Trump are delivered to the Senate.
Trump Situation Room Photo Criticized for Poor Composition and ‘Posed’ Look
This past weekend, the White House posted a photograph that showed President Trump and several others monitoring the raid that led to the death of ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi. But while the photo shows a major military win for the US, it has drawn criticism online, with critics claiming that it's as a poor attempt at recreating a similar photo taken during the Obama administration.
Trump Announces New Tariffs that May Affect the Price of Cameras and Lenses
President Trump has announced that a fresh wave of tariffs will be imposed on goods imported from China beginning September 1st. The 10% tariff—which is in addition to the 25% tariffs already in effect—may mean increased prices on any cameras, lenses, or other photography gear imported to the United States from China.
Prince Charles: Gary Fong Lightsphere Looks Like an Ice Cream
There was a lighthearted moment during President Trump's visit with the Royal Family in the UK today. As he and Prince Charles walked into Clarence House, one of the photographers in attendance accidentally dropped their Gary Fong Lightsphere flash diffuser onto the ground in front of the two.
Trump Volunteer Blocks Photographer’s Camera, Plan Backfires
A volunteer at a rally for President Donald Trump reached out his arm last night to block a photojournalist's camera as he tried to photograph a protester. Another photographer caught the move on camera, and today that photo-blocking volunteer has unintentionally become a viral news story.
NY Times Photographer: Trump Gives More Access Than Obama
A New York Times photographer who has vocally protested White House Press Pool blackouts is now saying that photographers get more access to Trump than they did to Obama.
Trump’s Official Portrait and the Language of Lighting
Nine months after taking office, the White House has finally released official portraits of both President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence. Last month, the Washington Post did a story highlighting the empty walls of some 9,600 federal buildings, all waiting for for an official portrait of the new POTUS.
This is Trump’s New Official Portrait
The White House just published President Trump's official portrait photo, which means the one that was released in January 2017 was a placeholder until the real official photo could be made.
The White House Banned Cameras… So CNN Sent a Sketch Artist
After the Trump administration decided to again ban camera from a press conference, CNN decided to get creative: the network decided to send a sketch artist instead.
Photographer Sues Trump Org for Copyright Infringement
A New Orleans-based photojournalist has filed a copyright infringement lawsuit against The Trump Organization, accusing President Trump's company of using her photo without permission.
Meet a Photographer Whose Camera is Focused on President Trump
Andrew Harnik is a photographer for the Associated Press who's one of the people responsible for covering the President of the United States. In this 5.5-minute episode of Format's InFrame documentary series, we get an insight into Harnik's life behind a lens trained on President Trump.
Kathy Griffin Slammed for Photo Shoot Showing Decapitated Donald Trump
Emmy- and Grammy-award winning comedian Kathy Griffin and photographer Tyler Shields are in hot water this week due to a photo shoot showing Griffin holding a bloodied Donald Trump mask that's made to look like the decapitated head of the president. The photo has sparked outrage and even a public response from Trump himself.
Russian Photographer in Oval Office Raises Red Flags, US Media Locked Out
President Donald Trump's meeting with Russian diplomats is being heavily criticized by US photographers today. The administration's decision to lock out US media has left them open to accusations of contributing to Russian propaganda, and potentially opening itself up to espionage.
The Trump Administration Has Finally Started Using Flickr
It took a lot longer than we expected—in fact, some said it would never happen—but President Trump's administration has finally given in and started uploading to the official White House Flickr account.
This is First Lady Melania Trump’s Official White House Portrait
Compared to the previous administration, President Donald Trump's White House has been fairly anti-photography. But today, we get to see another official portrait from the Trump Administration: First Lady Melania Trump's official White House portrait.
Fake Photo of Trump’s ‘Photoshopped’ Hand Fools the Internet
After ABC News aired an interview with President Trump this week, controversy erupted after people began accusing the White House of Photoshopping a photo of Trump to make his hand look bigger than it actually is. It turns out that Photoshopped photo was actually a fake.
Shealah Craighead is Officially Trump’s Chief White House Photographer
Last week we reported that Shealah Craighead, a former photographer for the Bush administration and Sarah Palin's vice presidential campaign in 2008, was at the "top of the list" to be President Donald Trump's chief white house photographer. Now the appointment is official.
This is President Trump’s Official Portrait
Donald Trump officially became the President of the United States yesterday, and his official portrait has been published as well.
TIME: Trump’s ‘Devil Horns’ in Cover Photo Was ‘Totally Coincidental’
TIME magazine revealed this week that President-elect Donald Trump has been selected as its Person of the Year. After seeing the cover design, people immediately began to point out that the "M" in the TIME logo appears to form horns on Trump's head.