Influential Photographer Petra Collins Shoots Selena Gomez’s Wedding
Singer Selena Gomez chose photographer Petra Collins -- whose dreamlike pastel aesthetic and soft-focus film images have become highly influential online -- to shoot her wedding.
‘One Battle After Another’ is the Latest Hollywood Blockbuster to be Filmed in VistaVision
Today marks the release of the much-hyped One Battle After Another starring Leonardo DiCaprio and directed by Paul Thomas Anderson. It is yet another production filmed in VistaVision -- a mid-20th-century format that has been making a strong comeback after years in the wilderness.
Unseen Nirvana Concert Footage Expected to Sell for $150k at Auction
Previously unseen footage from a 1990 Nirvana concert -- filmed for fun by two videographers before the band rose to fame -- is being offered at auction, where it is expected to sell for up to $150,000.
Historians May Have Found Colorado’s Oldest Known Photo
Local historians believe they may have identified the oldest known photograph of Colorado -- a fascinating daguerreotype from 1853, taken during a doomed expedition across the American West.
That Time Mathew Brady’s Assistant Almost Killed Ulysses S. Grant
Mathew Brady is the most famous American photographer of the 19th century, but would his legacy be any different had President Ulysses S. Grant died in his studio? It very nearly happened.
Wooden and Cutaway Leica Cameras Set to Fetch Thousands at Auction
Wetzlar Camera Auctions is set to take place on October 11, and it features both the pretty standard fare of unusual or limited edition Leica cameras from the company's history of production runs, but this next auction also includes some lots that are not meant to be functional photographic tools -- by design.
Polaroid x Thrasher Collab Embraces the Chaos and Community of Skateboarding
Polaroid and Thrasher have teamed up to release a limited-edition Polaroid Now camera and matching film, celebrating skateboarding’s creativity, grit, and community-driven spirit.
There’s Nothing Wrong With Making Digital Look Like Film
Far be it from me to criticize one of my fellow PetaPixel writers, but I feel it necessary to counter Bimal Nepal's recent "Stop Making Digital Look Like Film" op-ed.
Victorian Photography Studio in Gettysburg Ravaged by Fire
A 19th-century photography studio based in Gettysburg, PA, that produces Civil War-era wet plate collodion pictures for clients has been devastated by a fire.
HP’s New FilmScan Is a Simple Way to Digitize Film Slides and Negatives
The new HP FilmScan 5” Touch Screen Scanner promises a simple, all-in-one solution for preserving analog photos digitally.
Film Photography in 2025 Is Bluer and Less Saturated
As film popularity has surged in recent years, ushering in a renaissance of sorts for the medium that was nearly killed by digital photography in the early 21st century, modern analog photographers have been increasingly flocking toward black-and-white film.
M-Box Adds Automated Agitation to the Lab-Box Film Development System
Designed for use with the Lab-Box system, the M-Box promises to streamline film development by automating the agitation process.
Stephen Shore’s Photos Reveal Glamor and Nostalgia of 1960s New York
Stephen Shore is most famous for his instantly recognizable photos of Andy Warhol and his superstars at the Factory in New York, but before that he was a literal child wandering the streets with a camera.
This Battered Leica Could Be Yours for $500,000
An exceptionally rare 70-year-old Leica that is listed as "heavily used" is expected to fetch $500,000 at auction next month.
The Sasquatch 617 is a Tank-Like, Steel, Panoramic Film Camera
The Sasquatch 617 is a large, robust, panoramic film camera that can capture four, 6x17 photos per roll of 120 film. Created by photographer Derek Chiang and industrial designer Ellie Kim, the Sasquatch 617 promises to be a panoramic camera unlike any other on the market.
Rollei Analog Is Teasing Something ‘Big’ for Film Photographers
Rollei Analog made its first Instagram post in nearly four years to tease "big plans" and "new projects."
Sometimes, You Can’t Fix a Broken Camera (But You Should Still Try)
Last year, I shared how I was able to get my late father's favorite film cameras restored to like-new working order and have been spending the last year using them like he did back in the 1970s. It was obviously such a good experience that it spurred a family friend to see if she could take a similar journey.
Photographer Finds $2,000 Leica Camera for $10 at Thrift Store
A very lucky photographer in northern Ontario recently made the thrift store find of a lifetime when he scored a functional Leica M3 Double Stroke in good condition for just over $10.
Photographer’s Images of Hurricane Katrina Aftermath Still Shock 20 Years Later
20 years ago, Hurricane Katrina ravaged New Orleans claiming 1,833 lives -- one of the worst U.S. disasters of all time.
The First Real Look at Lucky’s Hyped New Color 200 Film
Lucky's hyped new film finally launched last month, although it sold out almost immediately, leaving many photographers entirely out of luck. However, they can still see how the new film works thanks to Reflx Lab.
High Schoolers Discover the Joy of Disposable Cameras After Cellphone Ban
After a high school in South Carolina prohibited cellphones, amid a statewide ban, one student adapted by bringing a disposable camera with her instead -- kicking off a trend.
Photographer Sculpts Ice Lenses Made From Glaciers to Capture Dreamy Images
Sometimes photographers are forced to rush their shot as the scene changes in front of them. But imagine if the very camera they were using was literally melting, forcing the photographer to hurry before their equipment disappears entirely.
The Hasselblad XPan and The Art of Thriving Within Limits
Limitations are a blessing and a curse. I always wanted more, a better camera, more pixels -- name it, and I wanted it. Until I found out, that having more also gave me creative paralysis.
Vagabond Photographer Shot 5,000 Photos of Rural Life That Were Found Years After His Death
Striding over the steep inclines of the Swiss Alps in the late 19th century, a tall, mustachioed, eccentric man -- who would often sing to himself -- traveled around the impoverished Blenio Valley hawking seed packets while carrying something else: a large format plate camera.
Kodak Is ‘Optimistic’ and Has ‘No Plans to Go Out of Business’
During an earnings report on Monday, Kodak warned of "substantial doubt" about its ability to pay impending debts, causing concern that the 133-year-old photography company would soon shut down. Now Kodak says it is confident it will be fine.
The Retro-Styled Nikon Df DSLR Was Both Behind and Ahead of the Times
While Nikon's vintage-inspired Zf and Zfc mirrorless cameras have proven exceptionally popular with photographers, they are not Nikon's first foray into a retro-styled digital camera. No, that was 2013's Nikon Df, arguably the most bizarre DSLR Nikon ever released. 12 years later, people are returning to the Df and appreciating all its novel charms.
Sigma’s First Camera: The Sigma Mark-I is a Rare, Lovable Little Tank
Earlier this year, while touring the Sigma factory in Aizu, Japan, I walked into a small showroom where the company pays homage to its history with samples of almost every product it has ever made. That's when I saw it: the most beautiful camera I'd ever laid eyes on. I had to have it.
Cassette App Lets You Play iPhone Videos Like Old-School VHS Tapes
Cassette is a new app that lets iPhone and iPad users watch their videos as if they were playing them on a retro home VHS tape.
Five New Affordable Large-Format Cameras Are Coming Soon
Ontario-based Custom Camera Building announced a new line of film cameras on Kickstarter, including panoramic 617/612 and large-format (4x5, 5x7, and 8x10) models.
Kodak Says its Survival is in Jeopardy Amid Debt Obligations
The future of Eastman Kodak is in doubt today after the historic company said it is struggling to pay a $500 million debt obligation.
This Fun Kodak Instant Camera and Printer Looks Like a Roll of Film
In a blend of nostalgia and practicality, Kodak's film canister-shaped Memo Shot Era MS100 Instant Camera and Photo Printer brings a modern twist to a beloved vintage aesthetic.
Gianni Berengo Gardin, ‘Italy’s Cartier-Bresson’, Has Died Age 94
Photographer Gianni Berengo Gardin, who documented Italy's post-war society and is revered in the country, has died two months shy of his 95th birthday.
Leica Monopan 50 Review: Is It Just Re-Boxed Adox HR 50?
With the popularity of film photography reaching a fever pitch recently, seeing Leica announce its first-ever black and white 35mm film shouldn't shock you. Leica is even making a film camera brand-new, so it makes a ton of sense. But is Leica Monopan 50 any good and -- more importantly -- is it unique?
Photographer Captures Grateful Dead Fans Then and Now on Same Large Format Camera
Photographer Bill Lemke began capturing the Grateful Dead community on a large format camera in the 1980s when he documented 150 'Deadheads' -- as the fan base is known. But little did he know that it wasn't the end of the project.
Photographer Goes Viral Trying to Find Random Kid Who Posed With Metallica
A former photographer has gone viral this week after he shared his 1996 photo of a random kid posing with James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich from Metallica, asking if anyone knows who the young person is.
Photographers Can Buy Zany Gear at Adorama for Just $3
When photographers think of legendary gear hunts, they probably think about estate sales, flea markets, or lucky eBay scores. However, at Adorama in Manhattan, photographers can score old gear for just $3 a piece. Adorama's new bins are part clearance rack and part time machine.
Redesigned Polaroid SX-70 Folding Camera Features New Body and Lens
Chinese photography company 10Art.CC is developing a new foldable instant camera based on the Polaroid SX-70, the Pocket Fold 66.
Can You Develop Film In a Jägerbomb?
Analog photographers love trying new and unusual things. Whether it's shooting on expired film, skipping film altogether, or developing film using odd ingredients. Sweet Lou Photography opted for this last type of experimenting and developed his film inside a Jägerbomb. Did it work?
One Hundred Years of Leica: How a Tiny German Camera Changed Photography Forever
This year, the world celebrates the 100th anniversary of a camera that revolutionized photography: the Leica I. Often called the Leica Standard, this compact 35mm rangefinder was introduced at the 1925 Leipzig Spring Fair and marked the beginning of modern handheld photography. It didn’t just represent a technological leap -- it sparked a cultural and artistic movement.
London Film Lab Launches Euston 400, a New Black-and-White Slide Film
A film lab in London has announced a limited edition black-and-white reversal film named Euston 400. It is Aperture Printing's first branded film.
A Deep-Dive Into Nikon’s Legendary 105mm f/2.5 Lens
Produced in various configurations over the course of 50 years, Nikon's 105mm f/2.5 lens is considered by many to be one of the best optics the company ever made. In his latest Dino Bytes video, Gordon Laing takes a look at the history and image quality of this much beloved lens.
Photographer’s Hacked Vintage Digital Point-and-Shoot Camera Is Surprisingly Awesome
Photographer and artist Red transformed the 15-year-old Canon PowerShot A490 compact camera into an impressively capable camera. The camera, which launched in 2010 for just over $100, delivers surprisingly good image quality, at least after a bit of hacking.
Reto Pano Film Point-and-Shoot Review: C I N E M A T I C
In May, vintage-inspired analog camera company Reto announced the Reto Pano, a reusable point-and-shoot camera with both an ultra-wide lens and the promise of being able to switch freely between standard 35mm film aspect ratio and panoramic mid-roll. It got my attention.
Today Only: Save Big on Used Cameras and Lenses in KEH’s Overstock Sale
For just one more day, KEH has nearly 3,000 pieces of overstock photography gear on sale, including cameras, lenses, tripods, and more. Here are some of the best deals for frugal photographers.
Leica Screen Cover Makes Shooting Digital More Like Film
A film lab owner has developed a screen cover for the Leica M10 and Leica M11 to give photographers a more "filmic way of shooting."
New Multispectral Film Scanner Is a Breakthrough for Analog Photography
Saskatchewan-based Film Rescue International (FRI) develops and digitizes old film, whether it's rolls of precious family memories or vital historical archives in museum collections. To deliver the best possible results in an increasingly challenging, stagnant film scanning industry, FRI built a cutting-edge multispectral film scanner.
Popular New York Film Photography Store Gets Shiny New Location
A popular film photography store in New York that sometimes has huge lines snaking outside of it has moved to a far more visible location.
Photographer Checks Archive and Discovers Unseen Image of Epstein at Trump’s Wedding
A photographer has revealed how he checked his old contact sheets and uncovered a never-before-seen photo that show Jeffrey Epstein attending Donald Trump's 1993 wedding.
A Photojournalist Took a Fujifilm Instax Camera to a Mexican Cartel Wedding
Mexican-born American photojournalist Henry Craver recently traveled to Michoacán, Mexico, a region controlled by organized crime, to document life with his film cameras. However, after running out of film, he boldly took a Fujifilm Instax Mini 12 camera to a wedding and photographed gun-toting cartel members. A bizarre juxtaposition -- instant film and organized crime -- Craver returned home to New Jersey with spectacular photos and an even more exciting story.
Harman Phoenix II Film Review: Crunchy Pastels
Harman is on a roll, expanding its support for analog photographers with multiple new film emulsions this year. Right on the heels of Kentmere Pan 200, its new Phoenix II film stock replaces the more experimental original Phoenix and improves on it in multiple areas. That said, it might not be for everyone.