Robbers Target Photo Shoot in San Diego Park, Shoot Man in Struggle
A man was shot in a San Diego park this weekend after a group approached and attempted to steal the camera equipment being used.
Georgia Court Revives Lawsuit by Real Estate Photographer Who Was Shot by Homeowner
In 2018, we shared the story of real estate photographer Whitney Morris, who was shot by a surprised homeowner while taking pictures of her house. Morris sued the homeowner and her real-estate agency and lost by summary judgement. Now, the Georgia appeals court has ruled that the original trial court erred, giving Morris another chance to plead his case.
AP Photographer Wounded in Haiti when Senator Fired Gun to Disperse Protesters
Associated Press photographer Chery Dieu-Nalio was hit in the face by bullet fragments on Monday when Haitian senator Ralph Fethiere opened fire in a crowd of protesters outside of the country's Parliament in Port-au-Prince.
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.
Real Estate Photographer Shot, Nearly Killed by Surprised Homeowner
An Atlanta photographer was shot and nearly killed last month after entering the home he was assigned to shoot and surprising the homeowner inside. It turns out there was a miscommunication, and now the real estate photographer is suing.
News Photographer Shot by Cop Who Mistook Camera and Tripod for Gun
An Ohio newspaper photojournalist was shot by a police officer last night after the cop mistook the camera and tripod the photographer was holding for a rifle.
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."
TinType Portraits of Gun Lovers Used for Target Practice by Their Subjects
Photographer Kari Wehrs wanted to explore gun culture through photography, and she came up with a really interesting way of doing it. First, she took tintype portraits of gun enthusiasts; then she let them use their own portraits for target practice.
Photographer Snaps an Epic Portrait of His Daughter Under a Rainbow
The best portraits sometimes materialize before our eyes and fall right into our laps. That's what just happened to wedding photographer Wes Eisenhauer of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, who captured this gorgeous shot of his daughter under a rainbow.
Here's his explanation of what happened: "I ran outside to take a picture. My daughter chased after me. I told her to go back inside because she was in her pajamas and didn't have any shoes on. She didn't listen. I'm glad she didn't listen."
Portraits of People Who Have Been Shot and Scarred by Gun Violence
Since 2013, photographer Kathy Shorr has been shooting portraits of subjects who have been shot by guns -- the victims and survivors of gun violence from around the United States. The ongoing project is titled "SHOT" and now contains over 50 portraits.
Video: Photojournalists Hit by Rubber Bullets Fired by Israeli Border Police
During protests this past Sunday in the Israeli town of Silwad, two photojournalists, including one working for The Associated Press, were struck with rubber bullets. They were reportedly fired by an Israeli border officer who stepped out of an armored jeep, aimed at the press, and fired shots.
The One Roll Challenge: What Would You Shoot if There Were Only One Roll of Film Left?
Inspired by Steve McCurry’s “The Last Roll of Kodachrome,” four Tokyo-based photographers took to the streets with only a single roll of 120 film and a Hasselblad to capture what it would be like to shoot the very last roll of film in existence.
Man Arrested and Charged After Allegedly Shooting Down a Camera Drone with a Shotgun
A New Jersey resident was arrested last Friday after allegedly firing a shotgun at and successfully hitting a drone that was taking photographs of a nearby home undergoing some renovations.
DIY: Create a Dead Simple Product Shot Setup Using One Light and Tin Foil
If you’re looking for a dead-simple product shot setup that will yield impressive results, this two minute tutorial is just what you’re needing.
Pro Golfer Keegan Bradley Takes Down a DJI Phantom and GoPro in Four Swings
We’ve shared just how dangerous it can be to get in the way of a drive down the fairway of a professional golfer before, be it on accident or by request. But today we’re sharing something that’s potentially even more impressive, albeit quite a bit more costly than previous events.
Amazing Camerawork with a Steadicam, a Segway, and Sprinting
This semifinal performance at the Eurovision Song Contest 2009 has an awesome steadicam shot starting at 2m35s. While it might seem like they used a super high-tech RC helicopter or some computer-generated trickery, it was actually done with a segway, a steadicam, and a whole lotta talent.