Get Close, But Have an Escape Plan: What It’s Like Photographing Wildfires
Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer David Swanson documents California wildfires for a global audience, taking pictures and video at the same time.
The World’s Largest Maker of Photo Backdrops Suffers Major Fire
Denny Manufacturing, "the world's largest manufacturer of photographic backgrounds and props," has suffered a significant fire at its facility in Prichard, Alabama.
Wild Photos of Bizarre British Tradition Where Flaming Barrels Are Hauled Through Village
Each year in a small town in southern England, villagers celebrate Guy Fawkes Night by hauling flaming barrels of tar on their backs and running through a crowd of people.
Photographer Reunites Puppy with Owner After it Was Lost in a Fire
Photojournalist Jonathan Rivas was documenting the devastating McKinney Fire in California when a puppy emerged from the ashes and ran up to Rivas -- ecstatic that it had found a human.
Photographer Lands 9 Newspaper Front Pages of UK’s Hottest Ever Day
News photographer Peter Macdiarmid woke up yesterday morning (Wednesday) to find his images on the front pages of nine national U.K. newspapers.
Photographer Loses All Gear and Work to Apartment Fire
A Slovak photographer is appealing for help to get back on his feet after a devastating apartment fire wiped out his studio, camera equipment, and 25 years' worth of photography.
The One That Nearly Got Us: Creating in Fear of an Oncoming Wildfire
It was a quiet evening with a brilliant red sunset visible through the tall pines of Flagstaff, Arizona. I was sitting with my neighbor in my front yard, each of us enjoying an Old Fashioned and toasting to another hot summer day.
‘Preventable’ Fire Engulfs Major Brazilian Cinema Film History Archive
A storage facility belonging to the Cinemateca Brasileira has been engulfed by flames and while there were no injuries, the facility is home to priceless archives of 35mm and 16mm film and other museological objects.
Wildfire Camera Captures Itself Getting Engulfed by Flames
A wildfire camera that was monitoring the Dixie Fire in California has captured footage that shows it becoming fully engulfed by the spreading flames. The green treeline transforms to burnt ash as the fire spread in front of and past the camera.
Fire Destroys 70-Year Photo Archive of Famous Venezuelan Explorer
A renowned Venezuelan explorer and naturalist lost a lifetime of work last week after a house fire broke out and burned down his studio. Among the losses were photographs captured during over 200 expeditions spanning roughly 70 years.
Radio Tower Camera Captures Its Own Destruction in Raging Wildfire
The Oregon Department of Transportation has released some striking footage captured during the Beachie Creek Fire last month. Shot via several controllable webcams, the video shows a radio tower near Detroit, OR as it is rapidly engulfed in flames and destroyed.
Photographer Captures Striking Shot of Flaming Church Steeple Collapsing
This past weekend, photojournalist Barbara Haddock Taylor captured an extraordinary image of a flaming church steeple in Baltimore crashing to the ground. We caught up with Taylor to find out more about how she captured such an arresting moment in time.
Photographer Charged with Arson After Setting House on Fire for a Photo Shoot
An amateur photographer from Utah is facing charges of criminal trespass and arson after an ill-advised photo shoot during which he set a vacant home on fire multiple times "in order to photograph it," and wasn't able to put the fire out.
Drone Photos Capture Spinning Steel Wool from a Cool New Perspective
During one of his recent Aurora and Night Photography workshops, Alaska-based photographer and instructor Frank Stelges had an interesting idea: what if you tried to photograph spinning steel wool from above?
5 Tips for Shooting ‘Explosive’ Toy Photos on a Budget
Kirk Schwarz over at Practical Photography recently put together a short tips video for anybody who wants to get into toy photography. If you've never taken these kinds of photos but have always wanted to try, you'll find Schwarz' tips for shooting an "explosive" toy photo on a budget in the video above.
Apple’s MacBook Pro Battery Recall is No Joke, Here’s What Could Happen
A couple of weeks ago, Apple announced a recall of "a limited number" of Mid-2015 15-inch Retina MacBook Pros because "the battery may overheat and pose a fire safety risk." But if you thought that yours is probably fine and haven't taken the time to check your serial yet, think again. As designer Steven Gagne recently discovered, the "fire safety risk" is very real.
Model Suffers Severe Burns in Photo Shoot Gone Wrong
A 22-year-old model in Vancouver, Canada, was hospitalized with severe burns across her body last week after posing for a photographer's shoot that involved fire. She's now warning models of the dangers of accepting risky shoots.
Creating Photos of a Man on Fire
How do you go about creating photos of a person on fire without actually setting someone on fire? Through creative planning, photography, and retouching -- and sacrificing the well-being of some mannequins.
Wedding Photographer Uses Building Fire as Backdrop
Wedding photographer Megan Allen was shooting a reception in Dayton, Ohio, this past Saturday when she and the bride noticed that a large fire had broken out at an abandoned building nearby.
This DSLR Battery Burst Into Flames
It is often warned that lithium ion batteries can pose a safety risk by catching fire unexpectedly. Norwegian photographer Vidar A. Bøen recently experienced that first hand when one of the batteries used in his Nikon DSLR burst into flames.
How a Rocket Launch Melted a NASA Photographer’s Canon DSLR
One of the viral stories on the Web last week was how NASA photographer Bill Ingalls had his remote Canon DSLR melted while shooting a SpaceX rocket launch. NASA has since revealed more details regarding exactly what happened.
335-Acre Wildfire Sparked by Drone That ‘Caught Fire’ Upon Landing
Earlier this week, a wildfire burned through 335-acres of forest land near Flagstaff, Arizona, before it was brought under control and stopped by about 30 firefighters. The cause of the blaze? A drone that landed and "caught fire."
US Urging Airlines to Ban Cameras in Checked Bags
The U.S. government is urging airlines around the world to ban cameras, laptops, and other large personal electronic devices from checked luggage, citing the risk of batteries causing catastrophic fires.
This Fiery Wedding Portrait Was Made with a Single Long Exposure
Austrian photographer Markus Hofstaetter recently captured this fiery wedding portrait, titled "Love on Fire." It's a single exposure that can be shot with a much smaller budget than you might think. And no, you don't need a gigantic flaming explosion.
Shooting Portraits of Baseball Star Kris Bryant Fielding Real Fireballs
Photographer Rob Snow and Red Bull have just released a new red hot series of photos that involved gasoline, baseballs, a blowtorch, and World Series hero Kris Bryant.
Why I Burned My Own Property and How I Photographed It
I was committed to burning my property. I know this sounds a bit crazy but we’re talking about a prescribed burn. My wife researched programs in our area for homeowners to reduce fire hazard. In our area the firefighters are cross-trained for both wildland and structure fires so they are perfectly qualified to do prescribed burns on a residential property.
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.
Photographer Khadija Saye Dies in London Grenfell Tower Fire
Photographer Khadija Saye has been confirmed as one of the 30 confirmed victims of the tragic Grenfell tower block fire that shook London, and the world, earlier this week.
Photographer Shoots Phoenix Wings by Light Painting with Fire
Photographer Derek VanAlthuis took his light painting photography to fiery new heights last week when he captured this photo. In it, his model is flying away on wings created by light painting with actual fire. In fact, that fire is the only light used in the shot.
Aerial Photos of Wildfire Victims Lying in Their Burned Down Homes
In November 2016, wildfires broke out near Great Smoky Mountains National Park and devastated the town of Gatlinburg, Tennessee, claiming 14 lives and over 2,000 homes and businesses. Nashville-based photographer Jeremy Cowart recently decided to use his camera to help bring healing and awareness to the area's victims.