Photojournalists Are Heroes – So Why Are They Paid So Little?
I was a minor photojournalist once. I wasn't taking iconic photos and nobody cares about my body of work. But I will tell you two things: I loved it and I didn't get paid very much.
Canon EOS R1 First Impressions: More an R3 Mark II Than a New Flagship
It has been a long time coming, but the EOS R1 is finally here. For years, the Canon R1 has been teased and hinted at before getting an official announcement two months ago. Now, finally, we at PetaPixel got our hands on an early test with the R1 body. That said, I cannot stress enough that it was a very early look.
Photos of the Attempted Assassination of Trump Show Photography Isn’t Going Anywhere
Regardless of the complex cultural, social, and political impacts of the attempt on former president and 2024 election front-runner Donald Trump's life, the event has left an indelible mark on the photography world and offers a chance to consider how society consumes, shares, and thinks about images.
Watch the Full Trailer for Photographer Biopic About Lee Miller
The full trailer for Lee -- a biopic of photojournalist Lee Miller starring Kate Winslet -- has been released giving fans a proper look at the movie for the first time.
Photographer Explains How He Kept His Cool and Shot Iconic Trump Image
The Associated Press photographer Evan Vucci who captured the instantly iconic photo of Trump with his hand raised after surviving Saturday's assassination attempt has explained how he nailed the shot.
Polaroid and Magnum Photos Join Forces to Celebrate Imperfection
Two stalwart names in photography, Polaroid and Magnum Photos, have launched a collaborative partnership, "The Next Imperfectionists," to discover the next generation of photographic storytellers and showcase the creative possibilities of instant photography.
The Best Lenses for Nikon Z-Mount
Nikon has done a great job providing a robust full-frame lens lineup for the Z-mount. There are so many choices that we thought it necessary to help narrow the field for you to this list of our favorite options across different focal lengths.
Survey Finds Career in Freelance Photojournalism is Unsustainable
A survey of photojournalists found an overwhelming majority of them believe that freelancing is unsustainable.
Photojournalists Sign Open Letter Urging Meta Not to Use Their Photos for AI Training
Scores of photographers have signed an open letter rallying against Meta's plan to use public photos on Instagram and Facebook to train its AI tools.
The Actors in Civil War Took Some of The Photos That Appear in The Movie
Civil War by A24 is perhaps the biggest movie about photojournalism ever and not only did the actors learn how to use the camera properly but they actually took some of the photos seen in the movie.
New Media, New Rules: Reimagining Photojournalism
When was the last time you saw a great news picture? Or a piece of reportage that truly made an impact? Regardless of your opinion of the winners, did you see any of the World Press images winners when they were actually published for the first time?
AP and Reuters Win 2024 Pulitzer Prizes for Powerful and Tragic Photos
The 2024 Pulitzer Prizes have been announced. The Associated Press' photography staff won the Pulitzer Prize in Feature Photography, while Reuters' photo staff took the prize for Breaking News Photography.
Watch the Powerful First Trailer for Lee Miller Biopic Starring Kate Winslet
Fashion model turned war photographer Lee Miller (1907-1977) lived an incredible, at times tragic, life. Lee, a biopic about Miller starring award-winning actor Kate Winslet, has mirrored the eponymous artist's life insofar as it too has experienced its ups and downs. Finally, after nearly a decade, a trailer has arrived and the movie is coming to theaters.
Photographer Arrested at Protests Has Felony Assault Charges Dropped
A photojournalist arrested while covering a Pro-Palestinian protest at a university had his assault charges dropped following an outcry.
Photojournalist Gabriele Micalizzi Gets Up Close and Personal to War
Photojournalist Gabriele Micalizzi's first exhibition is now open in Milan, Italy, at the renowned 29 Arts in Progress gallery.
What ‘Civil War’ Gets Right (and Wrong) About Photojournalism
Civil War eschews the typical trappings of a combat action movie by turning the lens not toward the soldiers but to the photographers capturing them. And while it excels in some aspects of its portrayal, it falters when it comes to the big stuff.
2024 World Press Photo Winners Show Why Photojournalism Matters
After announcing the regional winners earlier this month, World Press Photo has unveiled its 2024 global winners. Showcasing the biggest news stories in the world, the competition's winners demonstrate the importance of photojournalism and documentary photography and the incredible lengths photographers go to tell vital stories.
World Press Photo 2024 Regional Winners Showcase the Events That Shape the World
World Press Photo has announced the regional winners of its prestigious annual photo competition, highlighting the best photojournalism and documentary photography of 2024.
Pictures of the Year Sparks Controversy, Awards ‘Disgusting’ War Photo Top Prize
The longest-running photojournalism competition, Pictures of the Year, recently announced the winners of its 81st contest. While most have been celebrated, the top prize in the "Team Picture Story of the Year" category has been highly controversial, kick-starting a powerful, emotional debate about the nature of photojournalism itself.
Covering the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl Journey, From Ecstasy to Horror
While I photograph the Kansas City Chiefs' home games during the season, I don’t go along if they make the playoffs or Super Bowl. But that doesn’t mean I’m finished doing assignments involving them. This year, for instance, I was hired to cover their departure from Kansas City to Las Vegas, then the big downtown watch party the night of the game, and finally the victory parade and celebration that went from ecstatic to horrific.
The Associated Press Hires Its First Woman Director of Photography
The Associated Press (AP), winner of 58 Pulitzer Prizes and one of the world's most essential and significant news agencies, has named veteran photojournalist Lucy Nicholson its next Director of Photography. Nicholson is the first woman ever to assume the role.
October 7 Attack Survivors Sue AP For Hiring Photographers ‘Embedded With Hamas’
Several survivors of the October 7 attacks on Israel have sued the Associated Press (AP) for hiring freelance photojournalists who are allegedly "embedded with Hamas."
Sigma 500mm f/5.6 DG DN Sport Review: The Perfect Telephoto?
When I heard about the latest Sigma lens, the 500mm f/5.6 DG DN Sport, I wanted to revisit the Yamnuska Wolfdog Sanctuary. The new lens sounded ideal because it is unobtrusive, lightweight enough to handhold easily, and has the reach to capture these elusive Wolfdogs in their natural surroundings.
Ukrainian Photographers Demand Removal of Russian Judge From World Press Photo Jury
The Ukrainian Association of Professional Photographers (UAPP) is officially oppsing the inclusion of Russian photographer, Mary Gelman, called "Maria" in some publications, as part of the jury for the World Press Photo 2024 competition.
What I Learned While Shooting a National Geographic Documentary
Standing on top of the desolate mountain, 4000 meters (13,000 feet) up on the Tibetan Plateau, our bodies were freezing and our batteries were dying but we needed to get the final shot for the documentary. Nearby, the thermometer read -20 degrees C (-4 degrees Fahrenheit), but the harsh wind chill made it feel much much lower.
Magnum Photos Publicly Calls For Journalist Slayings to End
The photography collective Magnum Photos issued a statement Tuesday calling for an end to the killing of journalists and media workers in Gaza and the surrounding areas.
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.
Israel Threatens to ‘Eliminate’ Photojournalists Who Documented October 7 Attack
After allegations that a group of photographers knew about the October 7 attacks in advance, Israel has said they have been added to a list of people it will "eliminate."
Photos of Florida’s Fight to Protect Threatened Burrowing Owls
Cape Coral, Florida, a city experiencing unprecedented growth. While great for their economy, the economic boom is disastrous for wildlife, especially species that thrive in open, treeless areas. In particular, the burrowing owl population is suffering as its habitat shrinks.
Photographer Moves Pope Francis With Her Photo of Child Migrant
The day before Reuters photographer Yara Nardi was due to travel with Pope Francis, the photojournalist came across a recent image she had taken of a migrant child and felt she had to show it to His Holiness.