Photo Shows Mama Bear Mourning Cub Killed by Driver in Yosemite
A Yosemite National Park ranger has shared a heartbreaking photo and story about discovering yet another bear struck and killed by a driver in the park.
Teens Who Killed Photographer Get Three Years in Juvenile Detention
Two Ohio teens whose actions led to the death of a local photographer on Labor Day 2019 have plead guilty to involuntary manslaughter and been sentenced to three years in juvenile detention, bringing the sad story of Victoria Schafer's untimely death to some sort of conclusion.
Sad Photo of Elephants Eating Trash Wins Royal Society of Biology Photo Contest
Last week, the UK's Royal Society of Biology unveiled the winners of its annual photo contest. And while you've probably never heard of this particular contest before, this year's winning image has earned the contest a place in the headlines.
The Galleries are Dying: Mourning the Loss of Independent Photo Galleries
Photographer and essayist Andy Romanoff recently created a heartfelt tribute to the photo galleries in his hometown of LA. Not the big names with mercifully deep pockets that will weather the storm of COVID-19, but the independent passion projects that he believes may be gone for good.
TikTok Holocaust Trend is ‘Hurtful and Offensive’, Says Auschwitz Memorial
A new "Victims" or "Holocaust" or "Trauma Porn" trend has popped up on video sharing app TikTok that has prompted reactions ranging from outrage to disbelief. While the point of the trend seems to be educational, many people have called it out as offensive and tone-deaf at best, or disturbing and inhumane at worse.
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.
Leica Store in SoHo Looted During Last Night’s Protests in NYC
If you see some suspiciously affordable Leica gear popping up on the used market in the coming days, take note: it may be the result of looting that took place in New York City's SoHo neighborhood during last night's protests sparked by the death of George Floyd.
Photojournalist Blinded by Rubber Bullet While Covering Protests in Minnesota
A freelance photographer from Nashville, TN has been left permanently blind in her left eye after she was shot in the face with a rubber bullet while covering the clash between protesters and the police in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on Friday night.
Woman Falls Off Cliff While Posing for Photo to Celebrate the End of Lockdown
A woman died tragically last week in Turkey while posing for a photo to celebrate the end of the country's COVID-19 lockdown. After jumping a security fence at Duden Park in Antalya, Turkey, she slipped and fell 115 feet to her death.
VSCO Terminates One Third of Its Staff as Market Shifts ‘Overnight’
GoPro isn't the only company whose balance sheet has been hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic. VSCO—the startup behind the photo sharing app and community of the same name—announced that it was forced to let go of nearly one third of its entire workforce as the market environment changed "overnight."
The End of an Era: Photo District News (PDN) is Shutting Down [Update: Confirmed]
Photo District News (PDN), a 40-year-old photo publication and staple of the industry, is shutting down. The magazine's owner Emerald Expositions has confirmed that they will be shuttering both the print and digital sides of PDN in order to focus more of their efforts on PhotoPlus, WPPI, and Rangefinder.
Couple Claims They Were Tricked by Amateur Wedding Photographer Using Stock Photos
An elderly English couple took to the papers last week to share the unfortunate story of how they were tricked into hiring an amateur photographer for their wedding, alleging that the unnamed photographer was passing off stock photography as their own on their social media pages.
DynaLite Shuts Down: 50-Year-Old Lighting Company Files for Bankruptcy
DynaLite Inc.—a trusted professional lighting brand that has been around for over 50 years—has shut down. In a statement posted to the company's website, CEO Peter Poremba announced that the company "has filed for chapter 7 bankruptcy and has closed it doors."
Photographer Trampled to Death After Getting Too Close to Herd of Elephants
A photographer was tragically trampled to death in India's West Bengal state earlier this month, after getting too close to a herd of wild elephants in order to take their picture.
Teens Accused of Killing Photographer Will be Tried as Adults, Could Face Life in Prison
A judge in Ohio has decided that the two teenagers charged with killing 44-year-old photographer Victoria Schafer in Hocking Hills State Park two months ago will be tried as adults. If convicted, they could face life in prison.
Stranger Things Fan Goes Viral for Not Knowing what a Darkroom Is
A young fan of the popular Netflix show Stranger Things earned a bit of Internet fame (or is it infamy?) this weekend when they asked a question about that strange "red room" in the show where Jonathan goes "to 'refine' his photos or something." In other words: a darkroom.
92-Year-Old Photographer Loses 65-Year-Old Photo Business to Tornado
An EF-3 tornado ripped through Marshalltown, Iowa, last Thursday, and one of the victims of the disaster was a 92-year-old photographer named Harold Cline. After seeking shelter from the storm, Cline returned to his work to find that his 65-year-old business had been destroyed.
My Sad 500px Christmas Story
On December 22nd, I received an email from 500px saying that I sold a photo for $600. Obviously, I was thrilled -- it's nice to get something like this right before Christmas. Upon logging into my 500px account, I saw that there was another sale too for the same photo. The total from the two sales: $2,700.
This Photo of a Bear in a Dump Brought the Photographer to Tears
Canadian photographer Troy Moth was on an assignment when a tip from a friend led him to a nearby landfill where bears had been spotted. After arriving and seeing about 7 bears there, Moth was stunned by the sight that he didn't shoot any photos.
Powerful Portraits of Refugees and the Smartphone Photos They Cherish Most
In February, photographer Alex John Beck travelled to refugee camps in Lebanon and Jordan to capture a powerful portrait project. In a series of diptychs, he pairs refugee or family of refugees with their most treasured smartphone photography, and the story of that photo.
Malta’s Famous Azure Window Rock Arch Collapses, Photographers Mourn
One of the best known photography locations in the world has disappeared. Malta's famed Azure Window limestone arch on the island of Gozo collapsed into the sea yesterday, leaving a conspicuously, tragically empty space in its wake.
Nikon Cancels the DL Series Amidst ‘Extraordinary Loss’ and Restructuring
Nikon dropped a couple of very troubling bombshells today. The first was a "Recognition of Extraordinary Loss" due to company-wide restructuring; the second was the cancellation of the much-delayed series of Nikon DL compact cameras announced in February of 2016.
How NOT to Reply to a Photographer When You Ask for Their Rate
I always say that if you want to see creativity, ask a photographer the various ways potential clients will respond back to rate requests. I decided to turn that into reality!
Kodak Backtracks, Says it Would Be ‘Very Difficult’ to Revive Kodachrome
Kodak made a lot of people happy when they announced they would be bringing back Ektachrome, but they blew those same photographers' minds when they admitted they were "looking into" bringing back Kodachrome. Those people won't be happy about this update.
How Photography Helped Me Cope with My Mother’s Death
My mom's death came unexpectedly. I didn't think she was going to die. She had been admitted and discharged from the hospital the summer before without incident. She was 67.
Are These Photos of Dogs in Halloween Costumes Cute or Sad?
Every year, New York's dog owners get together at Tompkins Square Park for a different kind of Halloween parade—instead of humans wearing costumes, this one is all about the best-dressed pooch. But if you think it's all about the "aww," hold on a second, because these photos may be more sad than cute.
Wedding Photographer’s Gear Stolen Out of a Church Pew During Wedding
While shooting only her second wedding, Boston-based photographer Alyssa Stone experienced every photographer's nightmare. Someone had stolen her gear out of a church pew, and she found herself camera-less just as the couple was about to tie the knot.
RIP: Photojournalist Jeroen Oerlemans Killed by ISIS Sniper in Libya
"I'm devastated," wrote World Press Photo Managing Director Lars Boering yesterday upon hearing that talented Dutch photojournalist Jeroen Oerlemans had been killed in Libya. "Again we lose one of the best and we also lose a very nice human being."
Vandalism at the Iconic Racetrack in Death Valley National Park
A trip last weekend to the iconic Death Valley Racetrack Playa has left me with a burning need to write, and unfortunately it is because of the worst kind of people.
Jasmine Star Accused of Plagiarism Yet Again
Wedding photographer Jasmine Star is probably still recovering from the first slew of plagiarism accusations leveled against her in 2013; however, it seems the saga is entering Episode II. The folks at Stop Stealing Photos are accusing Jasmine of another transgression.