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.
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.
Man Mauled During Paid Photo Op with Black Leopard in ‘Backyard Zoo’
A man in South Florida was mauled by a black leopard after he paid $150 for a "full-contact experience" with the big cat in what is being described as a "backyard zoo." The experience was supposed to include playing with the leopard, rubbing its belly, and taking pictures... instead the man has had to undergo multiple surgeries.
Watch: Passengers Fall Off Speedboat During Photo Shoot, Boat Goes Flying
This past weekend, all three occupants of a speedboat in Marin County, Florida somehow fell overboard while "doing a photo shoot," sending the unmanned boat careening towards the shore at full speed, where it hit a dock and went airborne.
Watch: Photographer Hit by Cyclist While Shooting Proposal on Brooklyn Bridge
A surprise proposal on the Brooklyn Bridge went viral this past weekend, but not for the reasons you might think. The photographer on hand to capture the special moment kind of upstaged the couple when he got run over by a cyclist just as the bride-to-be was about to say "yes."
Couple Swept Into the Ocean During Wedding Shoot in Laguna Beach
A couple in Laguna Beach, CA got more than they bargained for during what should have been a beautiful wedding shoot on the coast. During the shoot, a rogue literally swept the couple off their feet and into the ocean, where lifeguards had to come to their rescue.
72-Year-Old Woman Gored by Bison in Yellowstone While Taking Pictures
A 72-year-old woman was gored several times by a wild bison in Yellowstone National Park last week after she allegedly got within 10 feet of the animal "multiple times" in order to take its picture. The incident is under investigation, but the park is taking this opportunity to remind campers to always keep a safe distance when photographing wildlife.
Guy Pushes Photographer Into Pond, or: Why You Should Insure Your Gear
Photographers with expensive gear often insure it against accidents and theft. This 1-minute video shows something else it can protect you from: asinine "pranks" when you're simply minding your own business.
Man Faces Up to 5 Years in Prison for Smashing News Photographer’s Camera
A news photographer in Illinois recently had a terrifying encounter with an angry man in a deserted parking lot. While capturing footage of empty stores for the local news, the photographer was attacked and had his camera smashed to bits on the concrete.
Hilary Duff Calls Photographer ‘Creep’ for Shooting Her Kid’s Football Game
American celebrity Hilary Duff enlisted her 15 million Instagram followers to shame a photographer this past weekend. His offense? Practicing his photography by shooting a kid's football game at a public park.
Tourist Posing for Photo Gets Blasted Off Rock by Huge Crashing Wave
A tourist visiting Bali just received a scare while posing for a photo at a popular spot known as "Devil’s Tears." While standing on the edge of a cliff, a gigantic wave crashed against the rock and blasted the woman off her feet. The frightening incident was captured in a video that's now going viral in China.
737 Passenger Plane Possibly Struck and Damaged by Drone on Landing
A Boeing 737 passenger jetliner has possibly struck a drone while landing in Tijuana, Mexico, causing a considerable amount of damage to its nose. [Update: A drone strike has been ruled out. See below.]
Adorama Apologizes for Employee Who Refused Service Over Politics
Adorama is publicly apologizing after an employee sparked controversy and backlash by refusing service to a prominent political figure who walked into the Manhattan camera superstore.
Newlyweds Barely Avoid Falling Tree Branch in Wedding Video
Wedding photography can be unpredictable, and it's the job of the photographer to keep shooting through unforeseen challenges. Photographer Freddy Hernandez was shooting video of a couple in Wisconsin last weekend when there was a loud crack. When they looked up, they saw a large tree branch plummeting down at them.
Man Climbs NASCAR Fence for Closeup Photos of Racecars
During the NASCAR Coca-Cola 600 race at the Charlotte Motor Speedway this past weekend, one fan apparently decided that his camera wasn't close enough to the action, so he decided to climb the 30-foot-tall+ catch fence for ultra-close up photos of racecars speeding by below him.
Deputy Who Shot Photog ‘Reasonably’ Thought Tripod Was Gun: Lawyers
In September 2017, an Ohio newspaper photojournalist was shot by a deputy at a traffic stop when a tripod was mistaken for a gun. Now lawyers are arguing that the deputy "reasonably" believed that the tripod was a gun and that the photographer's "negligence" may have led to the shooting. The state has also decided that the deputy won't face any charges for the incident.
Drone Causes Aircraft Crash for First Time in the US: Report
After numerous reports of illegally flown drones interfering dangerously with airplanes and even denting a US Army helicopter rotor over the past few years, a drone may have just caused an aircraft crash for the first time the United States.
Drone Pilot Dive Bombs Passenger Jet
A drone pilot has sparked outrage and condemnation by posting a video showing his camera drone "dive bombing" a passenger jet landing at a US airport. The drone came dangerously close to the aircraft during the stunt, which can be seen in the clip above.
Rally Car Hits Photographer Standing on Outside of Corner
Photographer David LeClair was photographing rally car racing at Sno*Drift Rally in Michigan last Friday when one of the rally cars lost control, slid off the road, and violently slammed into LeClair, sending the photographer flying. The whole incident was caught on camera (warning: the video shows an injury accident).
Man’s Photo Shows DJI Drone Near His Plane While Landing in LA
Melbourne-based photographer Simon Pollock was landing at Los Angeles International Airport on Wednesday when he looked out his window and spotted a DJI camera drone flying just a small distance away.
Camera Battery Explodes at Airport, Sparking Panic
Orlando International Airport received a scare yesterday when some travelers heard what appeared to be a loud gunshot. After the commotion had settled down, it turns out that one person's lithium ion camera battery had exploded.
Drone Hits Passenger Plane in Canada
A drone struck a passenger plane in the skies over Jean Lesage International Airport in Québec City, the first time there has been a collision between a drone and a plane in Canada, the country's Minister of Transport says. The drone owner was flying illegally in a no-fly zone.
Illuminati is the World’s First Bluetooth Light and Color Meter
The Illuminati is the world's first Bluetooth light and color meter that works wirelessly with smartphones. It's a battery-powered device that connects to your iOS device, Android or smartwatch over Bluetooth, allowing you to take live readings without stepping away from your camera.
The 2009 Air Force One Photo Op That Caused Panic in New York City
Back in 2009, someone had the bright idea of doing an iconic photo shoot showing Air Force One flying low over New York City. The airplane triggered panic among New Yorkers who thought it was another 9/11-style terrorist attack, causing people to evacuate buildings and run for their lives.
Woman Attacked by Crocodile While Trying to Take a Photo With It
Here's a solid photo tip: never take a picture that involves someone squatting right next to a wild crocodile. A French woman was injured in Thailand yesterday after she tried to pose for a snapshot next to a large croc.
Photographer Says ‘Maniac’ Ran Over His Gear with a Truck
Photographer Jason Lanier says he was doing a photo shoot at a park in Texas when a man drove his truck over his camera gear bag that contained tens of thousands of dollars in gear.
Pilot’s DSLR Jammed Airliner Joystick and Caused it to Plummet, Investigation Finds
American and European regulations generally prohibit pilots from taking pictures while flying planes, and for good reason: sometimes the camera does get in the way of safe flight -- literally.
An investigation in the UK has found that a military airliner took a terrifying 4,400 foot nosedive last year after the pilot's DSLR got stuck next to the plane's joystick.
Kid Gets Kicked in the Head Trying to Take a Selfie Too Close to a Moving Train
YouTube user Jared Michael learned a valuable lesson recently when he attempted to take a selfie too close to a moving freight train and received a kick to the head as a reward.
NPPA Attorney Explains Photographers’ Rights and How to Deal with the Police
The folks over at PDN recently sat down with National Press Photographers Association attorney Mickey Osterreicher to talk about photographers' rights, police intimidation and how to handle yourself around cops who don't understand what you are and are not allowed to photograph.
Boxing Photographer Allegedly Assaulted for Snapping a Fallen Pacquiao
Well-known boxing photographer Al Bello says he was assaulted by boxer Manny Pacquiao's team as he was photographing the fallen boxer after Pacquiao was knocked out by Juan Manuel Marquez this past Saturday.