Photographer Killed at Motocross Championships by Runaway Bike
British photographer Simon Mitchell was killed on Sunday at the British Motocross Championships when a motorbike struck him.
Alec Baldwin Charged with Involuntary Manslaughter of Cinematographer
Actor Alec Baldwin will be charged with involuntary manslaughter over the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the film set for Rust.
The Thai Nursery Massacre and the Ethics of Reporting on Tragedies
“First do no harm…” Sometimes I think that there should be a Hippocratic oath for journalists due to the extremely sensitive stories that we sometimes encounter, and if there were such a text, it should start with those preceding four words.
Celebrated Nature Photographer Dies After Falling from a Cliff
Nate Yeun, a well-respected nature photographer, has been found dead after falling from a cliff in Hawaii while out hiking.
Florida Photographer Dies After Sand Dune Collapses on Top of Him
A Florida man has died after he became buried in the sand in what officials speculate was caused by the collapse of a dune he was leaning while photographing the morning sunrise with his GoPro.
Alec Baldwin Accidentally Fatally Shot Cinematographer with a Prop Gun
In a tragic accident, actor and director Alec Baldwin apparently fatally shot Halyna Hutchins, the director of photography, and injured Joel Souza, the director, after a prop gun misfired blanks while on the set of his latest film.
Forensic Experts Used Photos and Videos From Social Media to Reconstruct Beirut Explosion
On August 4, an explostion rocked the city of Beirut, killing over 200 and injuring more than 6,500. In order to reconstruct exactly what happened, forensics researchers were able to piece together the event using photos and videos uploaded to social media.
Beirut Explosion Captured in Wedding Photo Shoot
A bride was posing for a wedding photo shoot in Beirut, Lebanon, yesterday when a massive explosion occurred in the city's port. Wedding photographer Mahmoud Nakib managed to capture the blast's shockwave on camera.
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.
Security Cam Survives Direct Hit from Nashville Tornado, Records the Whole Thing
A security camera in the heart of Nashville, TN somehow managed to survive a direct hit from the devastating EF3 tornado that ripped through the city on March 3rd. The resulting footage is eye-opening.
3 Killed After Dry Ice Used for ‘Visual Effect’ at Instagram Influencer’s Party
A Russian Instagram influencer's birthday party left three attendees dead and seven in intensive care last Friday after the party's host tried to create "an impressive steam show" by dumping 55lbs (25kg) of dry ice into an indoor swimming pool.
Video: Family Narrowly Avoids Getting Hit by Train During Photo Shoot
An ill-advised family photo shoot on a set of active train tracks in Greencastle, Pennsylvania nearly ended in tragedy when a freight train came barreling through, narrowly missing the photographer, parents, and five children.
Young Chinese Couple Found Dead Near Iconic Iceland Photo Spot
A young Chinese couple in their early 20s was found dead last week near the famous DC-3 plane crash site in Iceland: an iconic photo spot frequented by photographers and tourists alike. Authorities say there was no sign of foul play, and believe inclement weather is to blame.
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.
17-Year-Old Struck and Killed by Train During Senior Portrait Session
A 17-year-old high school student was struck and killed by a Union Pacific train in Troutdale, Oregon this weekend during an ill-fated and ill-advised senior portrait shoot on the tracks.
Couple Falls to Death During Selfie at Same Yosemite Cliff as Viral Photo
A couple tragically plunged to their deaths while taking a selfie at Yosemite's Taft Point last week. The accident came just days after an engagement photo captured at the same spot went viral online.
Teen Falls to Death Trying to Take Selfie at Yosemite Waterfall
Taking risks for extreme selfies has claimed another life, this time in California's Yosemite National Park. A teenager hiker has died after falling off an 820-foot cliff while trying to snap a photo of himself.
Instagram’s Facade of the Perfect Life Has Made Us Lose Our Empathy
Last week, it was reported that 3 Canadian YouTube vloggers had died while swimming at the top of Shannon Falls in Squamish, British Columbia. The trio were part of content creation channel High On Life, which has a current following of 560,000 subscribers, and a further 1.1 million followers on Instagram. As the tragic news broke, so did the influx of comments across news sites and social media.
3 Travel Vloggers Killed After Plunging Off Waterfall
Three popular Vancouver-based travel vloggers and social media influencers were killed this week in an accident in which they plunged off the Shannon Falls in British Columbia, Canada.
Photo Shoot Helicopter Crash in NYC’s East River Kills 5
A private helicopter being used for a photography flight crashed into New York City's East River on Sunday, killing the 5 passengers on board who were "tightly harnessed" when the chopper became submerged. The pilot managed to escape.
Photographer Dies Leading Lava Flow Tour in Hawaii
A well-known Hawaiian photographer has died on the Big Island while leading a tour group near a lava flow. The group was reportedly overcome by a toxic steam cloud when it began to rain during their hike.
Heart-Wrenching Photos Win the 2017 Pulitzer Prize for Photography
The winners of the 2017 Pulitzer Prize for Breaking News Photography and Feature Photography were announced last night, and both are prime examples of powerful photojournalism and visual storytelling. Neither photo essay is for the faint of heart.
The Day the Sun Never Rose: Photos of Iraq’s Burning Oil Wells by Joey L
When world-renowned photographer Joey L. reached out to PetaPixel about his latest project, I didn't expect to see photos of burning oil wells. But that, alongside some powerful portraits, is exactly what was waiting for me.
This is What Puerto Rico’s Massive Blackout Looks Like from Space
This week, a fire at Puerto Rico's largest power plant triggered a chain reaction that has left the majority of the country without power, air conditioning, and water. These satellite images show what it looks like when 1.5 million homes lose power all at once.
One Syrian Photojournalist’s Last Letter, Published After His Death
Syrian photographer, journalist, and activist Shamel Al-Ahmad knew well the risk he was taking staying in Aleppo, documenting the atrocities being perpetrated on his city. He says as much in this, his last letter, published by Humans of Aleppo after Al-Ahmad was killed.
NPR Photographer David Gilkey Killed in Afghanistan
The photo community is mourning the loss of one of its best and brightest today. Yesterday evening NPR confirmed that 50-year-old photojournalist David Gilkey and his colleague, 38-year-old interpreter Zabihullah Tamanna, were killed in a Taliban raid on their convoy in Afghanistan.
Model Drowns After Suffering Asthma Attack During Underwater Shoot
A popular Taiwanese model and amateur diver died on Monday after reportedly suffering an asthma attack during an underwater photo shoot. Her death has shocked the diving community, and many are wondering if human error is to blame.
How Photography Saved My Life After I Lost the Love of My Life
My name is Fernando Krasovitzky, and I'm a nature and landscape photographer based in Miami, Florida. My story is one of tragedy followed by good fortune. It is the story of death giving birth to life and of the power of photography to make it happen.
Russian Teen Falls to Death While Shooting Daredevil Rooftopping Portraits
A 17-year-old boy in Russia has died after falling 9 stories from a rooftop while engaging in extremely dangerous "rooftopping photography." The goal of the stunt was another eye-catching photo for his Instagram account.
Nikon Repairs Ontake Eruption Victim’s Camera and Recovers Photos for His Grieving Family
Out of tragedy, a small ray of light and corporate kindness shines through today. The eruption of Japan's Mount Ontake on September 27th took many hikers by surprise, claiming at least 56 lives. One of them was 66-year-old photography enthusiast Kazuo Wakabayashi.