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.
Bug Photographer of the Year Under Fire for Drugging His Subjects
Macro insect photographers are up in arms this week after the title of "Bug Photographer of the Year" was awarded to a photographer who drugs his subjects for his ultra-close-up photos.
Chinese Photographer Slammed for ‘Stereotypical’ Dior Photo
A photo of a woman holding a Dior bag by notable Chinese photographer Chen Man has sparked controversy in China, with netizens and multiple local publications claiming it furthers stereotypes common in the West.
Model Confronts Photographer Who Told Her Not to Eat to Lose Weight
A model has gone viral on the Internet after sharing a secretly recorded video in which she confronts a photographer during a photo shoot. She's accusing the photographer of telling her to not eat until the next photo shoot in order to lose weight.
Sonoma Raceway Under Fire for Rights Grabbing Photo Policy
Sonoma Raceway has sparked a backlash from photographers after issuing new photography guidelines yesterday that many are calling an egregious case of a photography rights grab.
China Furious at Reuters for ‘Ugly’ Pic of Weightlifting Gold Medalist
China is publicly slamming Reuters for publishing an "ugly" photo of female Chinese Olympic weightlifting gold medalist Zhihui Hou.
Kodak Deletes Instagram Photo After Pushback and Outrage in China
Kodak has deleted a photo from its official Instagram account after its content upset Chinese netizens. The photos were of the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region and the linked photographer's personal account contains language that mentions the mass detentions of the Uyghur people there.
High School Edits Yearbook Photos to Hide Girls’ Chests
A high school in Florida has sparked outrage after it was discovered that at least 80 female students had their photos digitally edited in the yearbook to hide their chests and shoulders.
David Yarrow Accused of Feeding Fox for Photo, Denies Wrongdoing
Renowned wildlife photographer David Yarrow has found himself at the center of a new controversy this month after another photographer levied claims that she witnessed his crew feeding and enticing wild foxes in a National Park while Yarrow photographed them.
Kamala Harris Vogue Cover Photo Spurs Outrage
The iconic fashion magazine Vogue has come under fire over Vice President-elect Kamala Harris's cover photo on its February issue. Critics are saying Harris, the first person of color to hold the high office, has been disrespected by whitewashing and putting her in Converse sneakers.
Audi Apologizes for Ad Photo Showing Little Girl Holding Banana
Audi recently stirred up controversy after launching a new ad campaign that included a photo of a little girl leaning against the front of the car while holding a banana. The photo was met with sharp criticism on social media, and Audi responded by quickly pulling the image and issuing an apology.
Artist Invites Skaters to Destroy Photos of Women, Sparks Outrage
Dutch photo artist Erik Kessels has sparked outrage with his latest art installation, titled "Destroy My Face." Kessels covered the ground of a skate park with portraits of women who have had plastic surgery and then invited skateboarders to shred them up by riding over them.
Vogue Slammed for Hiring Annie Leibovitz for Simone Biles Cover Instead of Black Photographer
Fashion magazine Vogue has come under fire over the cover of its August issue. The magazine featured world-renowned gymnast Simone Biles, and critics are upset at both the style of the images and the fact that Biles was photographed by Annie Leibovitz and not a Black photographer.
Video of Officer Shoving Photographer ‘Into’ Fire Sparks Anger
A Denver SWAT officer has sparked outrage after a television news camera caught him shoving a crouched photographer toward a burning pile of trash.
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.
TikTok Star Draws Heat for Crashing Wedding Photographer’s Shoot
A photographer and TikTok star is catching criticism after posting a video of himself crashing a wedding photographer's photo shoot with a bride and groom, asking the couple to take time out of their session to pose for him instead.
Fujifilm Drops Ambassador After His Street Shooting Style Sparks Outrage
Fujifilm has apparently dropped ambassador Tatsuo Suzuki from its X Photographer program after Suzuki's "in your face" street photography shooting style sparked controversy over the past week.
500px Updates Terms, Sparks Fresh Outrage Among Photographers
If you're a 500px member who hasn't logged in to the photo sharing and selling service for a while, you may be asked to agree to an updated Terms of Service document upon logging in. The latest agreement is causing an uproar (and a new wave of account deletions) among many photographers, but it doesn't appear that anything has changed from a legal or rights standpoint.
Parents Outraged by Photo Retouching Services Offered by 8-Year-Old’s School
Arizona-based journalist Sam Walker sparked social media outrage this week when she tweeted about her young girls' school photos. Apparently the school is offering various retouching services—including blemish removal, teeth whitening, and evening skin tones—and Walker is not alone in feeling this is ridiculous and possibly harmful.
People Outraged Over Handmaid’s Tale Wedding Photo, ‘That’s the Point’ says Photographer
Photographer Shawn Van Daele of Van Daele & Russell Photography has became the target of online outrage this week after posting a Handmaid's Tale-themed wedding photo captured at the 'hanging wall' with a newlywed couple. Angry commenters say the photo is insensitive and offensive. Van Daele's response: 'That's the point.'