The Making of Nat Geo’s Visual Spectacle ‘Incredible Animal Journeys’
National Geographic's new television series, Incredible Animal Journeys, follows animals across every landscape in the world as they embark on epic migrations.
Nat Geo Photo Director’s Thoughts on the 2023 ‘Pictures of the Year’
National Geographic's annual "Pictures of the Year" issue is hot off the presses and features 29 of the most incredible and impactful photos of the more than two million shots made by 165 photographers in the field this year.
Nikon Ambassador Michelle Valberg on Storytelling in Wildlife Photography
Wildlife photographer and Nikon Ambassador Michelle Valberg is well known for her beautiful photos of Canada's most incredible and iconic animals, including wolves, bears, moose, whales, and so many more.
How Photographer Chiabella James Captures the Magic of Making Movies
When thinking of major motion pictures and Hollywood blockbusters, it is easy to think about just the movie itself -- the final product that makes its way to silver screens worldwide. However, behind every hit movie are hundreds of people and the person capturing all of the hustle and bustle is a unit photographer.
Mia: The Story Behind an AI Persona
Back in September 2023, photographer Shane Balkowitsch wrote an article for PetaPixel entitled “Does The World Need Images of Fake AI People?”. In the article, he called out an AI persona that went by the name of Mia Gezellig on Instagram.
Incredible Shot of Airplane Crossing the Sun Was Captured by an Astronaut
Astronaut and astrophotographer Don Pettit captured a "lucky shot" when a commercial airplane flew through the frame as he was capturing images of the Sun.
‘Fascination of Science’ Photo Series Focuses the Lens on Brilliant Minds
Famed German photographer Herlinde Koelbl is well known for her award-winning portraits, including those of influential political figures. One of Koelbl's many books, Fascination of Science, turns the lens toward renowned scientists and Nobel Prize winners.
How Visual Artists Used Photo Skills to Make ‘The Creator’ Feature Film
The Creator is a new science fiction film from Gareth Edwards (Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, Godzilla) that focuses on a future war where humanity is fighting against artificial intelligence.
We Ask Google About the New Pixel 8 Pro | The PetaPixel Podcast
Isaac Reynolds has worked at Google since 2014 and is the Group Product Manager for Pixel Camera. Reynolds manages the team that oversees camera design, research, and development.
National Geographic’s Space Issue Finds Humanity in the Vast Expanse
National Geographic's special Space issue is available now, full of amazing stories and images all about space. From articles about how the James Webb Space Telescope is rewriting astronomy and astrophysics to humankind's return to the Moon as part of the NASA Artemis mission, the NatGeo space issue has something for everyone with interest in the universe.
What Camera Do You Bring on a Trip to the Edge of Space?
When making PetaPixel’s documentary about Blair Bunting’s U2 photo shoot at the edge of space (which you should really watch now if you haven’t), one thing we decided not to focus on was the camera gear. But we love talking about cameras and lenses, so Chris sat down with Blair the evening before his epic shoot to discuss the equipment he was bringing up in a U2 spy plane.
Asking Nikon About the Z 9, F-Mount Lenses, AI, and More
At the CP+2023 Camera & Photo Imaging Show in Japan earlier this year, I had a conversation with Keiji Oishi, Manager in the UX Planning Department of Nikon’s Imaging Business Unit.
Ricoh Opens Up About its Pentax Film Camera Project and More
Ricoh chose not to exhibit at CP+ earlier this year, so I took advantage of my extended stay in Japan to visit their corporate headquarters in Ota-ku, Tokyo. (Ota is southwest of central Tokyo, about a 50-minute train ride from where I was staying in Asakusa, on the northeast side of the city.)
Canon Says it is Evaluating Third-Party Optics on a Lens-by-Lens Basis
Canon executives in China were asked by local journalists when the company might consider opening the RF lens mount to third-party optics, and the company confirmed that it is currently evaluating options -- just on a case-by-case basis.
Sigma Opens Up About Lens Design, a Problem with Gear Reviews, and More
While attending the CP+ 2023 show in Yokohama earlier this year, I visited with Kazuto Yamaki, CEO of Sigma Corporation, and one of the most savvy executives in the entire photo industry.
Fujifilm Opens Up About AI, 8K Video, Entry-Level Cameras, and More
While attending the CP+ 2023 show in Yokohama earlier this year, I met with representatives of Fujifilm and had a chance to ask them about the reasons behind some camera features, the details of a recent firmware update, specifics about some of their future plans, and some more philosophical questions about 8K video and whether there’s still a place for “entry-level” models in the industry these days.
Greg Gorman: Celebrity Photographer Who Leaves Something to the Imagination
Greg Gorman is a celebrity and portrait photographer with numerous iconic images to his credit. He does not "shoot anything that can't talk back" to him.
Driven by Grief and Loss, a Passionate Photographer Uses His Camera to Heal
Nigerian photographer Bade Fuwa is a newcomer to the world of photography, having fallen in love with the camera in the last couple of years. However, despite a relatively short time behind the camera, Fuwa's portfolio is emotionally and stylistically mature.
Tamron Opens Up About 3rd-Party Lenses and the Transition to Mirrorless
While attending the CP+ 2023 show in Yokohama, Japan, back in February, I had the opportunity to meet with independent lens manufacturer Tamron. It had been a very long time since my last official contact with them, and a lot has changed over the intervening years. (The last time I attended a formal Tamron event was all the way back in 2015, when they introduced their excellent f/1.8 wide-angle primes.)
How the Official Coronation Portraits of King Charles III Were Shot
Hugo Burnand, the photographer who captured the official photos of the coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla last May, has also photographed their wedding in 2005, the king's 60th birthday in 2008, and the wedding of Prince William and Catherine, Princess of Wales in 2011 and many other royal events.
Botanical Studies Series Shows Beauty of ‘Spiky, Round, and Edgy Things’
Photographer Matthias Conrad focuses on landscape, architectural, and commercial photography, although an ongoing series, Botanical Studies, bucks the trend a bit and delivers beautiful minimalist black-and-white photographs of a diverse range of flora.
The Inside Story Behind Curiosity’s Time-Blended Mars Panorama
Earlier this week, NASA shared an incredible time-blended composite panorama its team captured with Curiosity's navigation camera. PetaPixel spoke with Doug Ellison from NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) in southern California, the man who planned, captured, and processed the photos to make the "postcard."
Color and Composition Explained by a Pro Landscape Photographer
Award-winning landscape and nature photographer Greg Boratyn is known for combining brilliant photography with a penchant for educating photographers through presentations and his international workshops.
Robert Irwin: Continuing a Wildlife Conservation Legacy with a Camera
Robert Irwin is a published wildlife photographer, conservationist, Australian television personality, actor, and zookeeper at age 19.
A Photographer’s Journey Capturing the Beautiful Violence of the Ocean
British professional photographer Mark Dobson of Wild Seascapes is well-known for his spectacular seascape and water photography. His work enchants viewers by showcasing water's staggering power and beauty, especially violent ocean waves.
What Canon Thinks About Third-Party Lenses, AI, 8K, and More
It might come as a surprise to many readers, seeing my byline on an industry-interview article here on PetaPixel, not to mention one from the CP+ 2023 show in Yokohama, Japan. It’s now been no less than three months since that, but I’m only just now getting this and several other articles posted.
Photographer Captures Mid-Air Food Delivery Between Falcons
A photographer captured the split-second a pair of peregrine falcons handed over a meal to one another -- showing their nearby chicks how to hunt.
The Alluring Beauty of Ben Horne’s Large Format Film Landscape Photos
Prominent large format wilderness photographer Ben Horne has enchanted viewers with incredible landscape and nature photography, primarily of the American West, for over a decade.
Albert Watson: Legendary Photographer of Fashion and Celebrity
Albert Watson is a fashion, celebrity, and art photographer with over 100 Vogue covers and iconic images of celebrities and champions of business captured for over five decades. His subjects have included Mick Jagger, Steve Jobs, Jack Nicholson, Kate Moss, Christy Turlington, David Bowie, Tupac Shakur, and Andy Warhol.
Heike Odermatt Teaches People to Love Nature Through Photography
PetaPixel saw nature photographer Heike Odermatt's work featured in the "Gallery" section of the most recent issue of Elements Magazine and was instantly struck by Odermatt's featured image of a reflection in a harsh, Arctic landscape.