This Adorable Japanese Photographer Hands Out Disposable Cameras to Total Strangers
A photographer in Japan has found viral success by handing out disposable cameras to strangers and making videos out of the photos they take.
Sally Mann Says ‘Film is So Expensive’ and Has Started Shooting Digital
While film has experienced a renaissance in recent years -- largely driven by younger photographers who appreciate its retro charm -- it is an expensive endeavor.
The Complex History Behind the Iconic Polaroid Photo on Vampire Weekend’s ‘Contra’ Album Cover
In 2010, Vampire Weekend released their second studio album Contra -- one of the band's most influential and critically acclaimed records. But the striking polaroid photograph on its cover and the tangled story behind it are almost as famous as the record itself.
Photographer Shoots, Develops, and Publishes NFL Film Photos Before the Game Ends
While most film shooters have to wait days, weeks, and sometimes even months to get their film back from the lab, Miles Myerscough-Harris of Expired Film Club recently shot an NFL game and posted the photos on Instagram before the game ended.
Uncovering the Secret Lenses Inside Old-School Analog Photo Booths
Photographer and YouTube creator Mathieu Stern loves vintage lenses. He also loves vintage analog photo booths. So Stern set out to find out exactly which lenses are used in old-school film photo booths so he could recreate the exact look at home. It was much harder than one might think.
The Story of ‘Grace,’ The Only Official State Photograph in the US
When Eric Enstrom entered his photograph of Charles Wilden sitting at a table with his head bowed into a Minnesota photo contest, it lost because the judges thought it didn't make enough use of light.
Only Known Daguerreotype Photos of Computer Pioneer Ada Lovelace Join UK National Portrait Gallery Collection
The only known photographs of Ada Lovelace, widely regarded as the world’s first computer programmer, have been acquired by the National Portrait Gallery in the U.K.
Ansel Adams’ Photos of Pre-War Los Angeles Feature in New Exhibit
An exhibition that examines some of Ansel Adams' lesser-known work taken in 1940s Los Angeles in the lead-up to World War II opens in Santa Barbara tomorrow.
Iconic Oscar Wilde Portrait by Legendary Photographer Sarony to Be Sold at Auction
An iconic 1882 photograph of Oscar Wilde, taken by renowned New York photographer Napoleon Sarony, is set to be sold at auction next month.
Thank You Hipsters: Because of You, Film Is Thriving Again
Once upon a time, in the last century, before hipsters and when only restaurants had menus, photography was film and film was photography. Both consumers and pros used film, and every camera jockey had a favorite kind: large format, medium format, 35mm, APS, 126, Disc, etc.
1980s F1 Photographer Sees His Work Printed for the First Time Thanks to His YouTuber Son
A Formula 1 photographer who was active in the 1980s and took fabulous photographs of F1 legend Ayrton Senna has had his photos printed as standalone works of art for the first time.
Uncovering the History of How China Fell in Love With Photography
China is one of the world's biggest photography markets, even besting the Americas in terms of camera and lens sales earlier this year. However, China's rich photographic history is not well known in the West, something American photographer Ben Fraternale, who runs the excellent photography YouTube channel "In An Instant," hopes to change through his new three-part documentary series, "Inside China."
The Instax Mini Evo Cinema Combines Retro-Inspired Video with Instant Film
Fujifilm Japan has announced the Instax Mini Evo Cinema camera, a unique take on the Evo series that focuses on capturing short videos but also combines that with the ability to shoot photos and make prints.
The Oldest Theater in LA Pays Homage to the Origins of Panorama Photos
Los Angeles' oldest theater still operates an analog panorama, a popular form of entertainment in the 18th and 19th centuries.
‘Marty Supreme’ Star Brings a Contax G2 Camera Along on Promo Tour
Actress Odessa A’Zion, one of the stars of Marty Supreme, has been taking a Contax G2 camera along with her on the film’s promotional tour.
Vintage Camera Repairers Are Retiring, Who Will Replace Them?
It is notoriously difficult to fix a broken film camera; the vintage technology requires knowledge, experience, and perhaps most importantly, spare parts.
France Plans to Mark 200 Years of Photography in 2026
To mark the 200th anniversary of the world's oldest surviving photograph, France is holding the Bicentennial of Photography, a series of events to celebrate the medium. There will be exhibitions, festivals, fairs, lectures, and much more across the course of 2026 and 2027
Henri Cartier-Bresson Broke His Own Rules in Pursuit of His Famous Photo ‘Behind the Gare Saint-Lazare’
It is arguably the most famous street photograph ever taken. Shot in 1932, Behind the Gare Saint-Lazare embodies Henri Cartier-Bresson's mantra, the decisive moment. However, the iconic photographer had to break his own strict rules to make it happen.
Jaw-Dropping Photos Show Soviet Soldiers Hand-Feeding Wild Polar Bears
These remarkable historic photos show Soviet Union soldiers hand-feeding polar bears on the Chukchi Peninsula in Far East Siberia.
Photographer Uses Disposable Film Cameras to Shoot Formula 1 Races
You can pick up a NASCAR disposable camera for less than $10, but that hasn't stopped motorsports photographer Jamey Price from shooting a series of compelling images on them.
Will Skyrocketing Silver Prices Make Photo Film Even More Expensive?
After hitting a record high of over $82 per ounce over the past few days, analog photographers may have cause to worry about the price of their film. Silver is an essential component of film production, and silver prices have more than doubled in 2025.
The Hidden History of a 19th-Century Photograph and the Mystery of Its Unnamed Girl
A new book investigates a single 19th-century photograph of an unnamed Native American girl surrounded by federal officials and explores what identifying her reveals about the historical context of the American West.
The Most Special Cameras, Lenses, and Photos in Leica’s Archives
Leica counted down the days to Christmas in style, delivering daily videos that showcase "the most special things" in the company's archives. As is tradition, the photographic advent calendar of sorts concluded yesterday, Christmas Eve, and we thought a nice little Christmas present to our passionate readers was a recap of Leica's Christmas countdown.
See the Debut Trailer for ‘The Odyssey,’ the First Feature Film Shot Entirely on IMAX
The first public trailer for Oscar-winning filmmaker Christopher Nolan's upcoming epic, "The Odyssey," has arrived. The movie, shot on Kodak 65mm film and IMAX film cameras, is slated to make cinematography history and required the use of over two million feet of Kodak film.
Fujifilm to Spend Nearly $32 Million to Expand Instax Film Production
Fujifilm Corporation announced this week that it will invest approximately 5 billion yen (nearly $31.8 million at current exchange rates) into expanding its production capabilities for Instax film. Fujifilm says this move is in response to growing global demand for Instax film products amid a broader increase in demand for analog photography overall.
Expired Film Club Photographer’s Tips on Traveling Through Airport Security
If there's a photographer who knows a thing or two about traveling through airports with film, it's Miles Myerscough-Harris of Expired Film Club.
Kodak Kodacolor 35mm Film Is an Absolute Vibe
When Kodak re-released Kodacolor in 100 and 200 ISO variations a few months ago (which is probably just Kodak Color Plus in a new box), the film community got very excited. Now that dust has settled and I am not hearing a lot about the film much these days, but that should change. This film rocks.
Photographer’s 50 Year Love Letter to Paris
Photographer Peter Turnley arrived in Paris in 1975 aged 20. Since then he has thrown himself into the City of Light, documenting its comings and goings on his trusty Leicas.
Martin Parr: The Photographer Who Inspired Me To Pick Up a Camera
Martin Parr made a huge impression on me early on in life, in no small part because his most famous photos were shot very close to my home city of Liverpool.
Photos Captures the Raw Intensity of American Motorcycling Culture
Some obsessions never let you go. For Jack Lueders-Booth, it began when he was nine years old and saw his first motorcycle and fell in love.
Vintage Analog Photo Booth Museum in New York is Full of Nostalgia
A permanent collection of analog photo booths has opened to the public in New York City -- and it's attracting lines around the block.
Rewindpix Puts a Film Experience in a Digital, Screen-Free Compact Camera
Rewindpix, a new project from photographer and designer Xiao Liu, aims to give digital photography a more tactile, intentional feel. Inspired by classic film compacts and built around a large optical viewfinder and customizable film-like filters, the upcoming camera blends analog charm with modern flexibility.
Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ Debuts Extended Trailer at 70mm IMAX Screenings This Weekend
Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey will debut an extended six-minute trailer exclusively at 70mm IMAX screenings this weekend.
Photographer Who Was at the Scene of ‘Napalm Girl’ Says Nick Ut Took the Photo
One of the key witnesses to the Napalm Girl photograph, David Burnett, has written an opinion piece for The Washington Post in which he says The Stringer film "does nothing" to shake his long-held conviction that it was Nick Ut who pressed the shutter.
The Rolling Stones’ Historic IMAX Concert Returns to Theaters
This week marks the release of Rolling Stones: At The Max in theaters, a remastered version of the first-ever feature-length IMAX concert movie.
These Six Cute Cameras All Cost Under $60 and Just Seem Fun
Japanese stationery and electronics company Nakabayashi Co. Ltd. is all-in on fun cameras. The company recently announced a wide-ranging line-up of cameras that runs the gamut from keychain toy cameras to point-and-shoot film cameras.
The Original ‘Star Wars’ Cut, Where Han Shoots First, To Be Shown in Theaters
2027 will mark 50 years since the release of the very first Star Wars movie and Lucasfilm has officially announced it will re-release the original 1977 version in theaters for a limited time.
This Photographer Built an Awesome Medium-Format Rangefinder, and So Can You
Photographer Albert Cornelissen wanted a medium-format rangefinder camera that could utilize great glass and wouldn't break the bank. The second restriction meant the legendary Mamiya 7 and Fujifilm GF670 cameras were out of the question, so Cornelissen took matters into his own hands and built his dream camera: The MRF2.
Grandson Discovers 80,000 Stunning Travel Photos Taken By His Grandfather
Late in 2021, Jack Smith opened the first of two carefully wrapped boxes filled with old photographic slides that had been sitting in his parents' garage for his entire life. What he found was astonishing: his grandfather’s archive of 80,000 images taken across decades and 40 countries.
Photographer’s Widow Says Negatives From Marilyn Monroe’s Final Shoot Were Stolen
The widow of a renowned photographer who captured Marilyn Monroe’s final photo shoot is seeking to halt an upcoming auction, claiming that thousands of original negatives from the historic session were stolen years ago.
This Retro Photo Store Takes the Best Passport Pictures in New York City
After an X user posted his arresting portrait taken for his passport photo and declared that the "Chinese passport photo lady on Elizabeth" is the best portrait photographer in New York City, the tiny shop where he got the passport photo done has become a viral sensation.
Seth Rogen is Really into His Panoramic Film Photography
You might know funny man Seth Rogen from his hit comedy movies from the 2000s or from Apple TV's new series The Studio. But the Canadian actor recently revealed that he is also an enthusiastic photographer -- specifically panoramic film photography.
The Curious Fujifilm X half Camera is Heavily Discounted Right Now
When the Fujifilm X half was announced earlier this year it caused a stir for the digital camera's salute to analog photography. But that wasn't all -- the price raised eyebrows, too.
Only Known Photos of Hamburg’s Jewish Deportation Discovered in Secret Album
The only known photographs of the deportation of the Jewish population in the German city of Hamburg have been discovered in a German police officer's secret photo album.
Legendary War Photographer Says His Negatives Have Been Taken From Him
Legendary war photographer Al Rockoff -- who was immortalized in the classic movie The Killing Fields -- has claimed that his historic negatives were taken from him against his will in a bitter dispute.
113 Years Ago, the US Tried to Outlaw Fake Photographs
It’s easy to imagine that anxiety over manipulated images began with Photoshop or AI, but photographers have been wrestling with the problem almost since the birth of the medium. More than a century ago (113 years back to be exact), the U.S. faced a scandal over doctored images of the president, and the outrage nearly led to a national ban on fake photos.
‘The Stringer’ on Netflix Review: Nobody Is Going to Believe Nick Ut Took ‘Napalm Girl’ Now
The Stringer: The Man Who Took the Photo, which lands on Netflix this week, opens with a line implying Nick Ut is a liar: "What you do know is what you didn’t take." But is that really true? I've always thought the inverse makes more sense.
This Daredevil Aerial Photographer From the 1920s Was Also a Photoshop Pioneer
Alfred Buckham was an aerial photographer who took to the skies at a time when pilots' lives were measured in weeks, not years. But he was also a master manipulator in the darkroom and paved the way for Adobe Photoshop and today's AI photo apps.
The Kodak Snapic A1 is a $99 Film Camera With a Double Exposure Switch
The Kodak Snapic A1 is a new $99 point-and-shoot film camera from Reto, the company that released the incredibly popular blind box Charmera camera earlier this year. The Snapic A1 isn't just going for vibes like that keychain camera does, though, as it is a real 35mm film camera with some advanced features.
Bruce Gilden’s Street Photos Reveal the Underbelly of England
"The older I get, the closer I get," says street photographer Bruce Gilden. Now in his seventies, Gilden's latest book examines photographs he made in the U.K. across the 1970s and 2000s -- when he was very, very close to his subjects.