Zendaya’s New Film ‘The Drama’ Appears to Have Been Inspired by This Photo Book
Film fans believe that a key plot point in Zendaya's and Robert Pattinson's new movie The Drama was inspired by photographer Lindsay McCrum's 2011 book Chicks with Guns.
Film fans believe that a key plot point in Zendaya's and Robert Pattinson's new movie The Drama was inspired by photographer Lindsay McCrum's 2011 book Chicks with Guns.
As the global population of photographers swells, so do their digital libraries, leaving everyone with the same question: where and how to share their best work. Flickr was among the first online communities designed to address that dilemma, and it remains one of the best. Some demand sweeping overhauls or argue the price isn't justified.
Tim Cook has announced that he will step down as the CEO of Apple on September 1, handing over the reins to Apple's head of hardware engineering, John Ternus as he transitions to the role of executive chairman.
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has lifted its blanket and unconstitutional "invisible, moving" ban on drone flights near Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and other government agencies -- a ban put in place to make it more difficult to cover the activity of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
A recent survey of 1,458 teenagers between the ages of 13 and 17 found that most of them do not see social media platforms affecting their mental health.
You may not know his name, but you have seen his work. Co Rentmeester is described as Life magazine's favorite cover photographer, and has been the recipient of the World Press Photo award not once but twice.
This March, Spanish conceptual artist and photographer Joan Fontcuberta published a new book in Italy. Immagini Latenti concludes with a chapter on AI and photography, referencing the debates surrounding Boris Eldagsen’s submission of an AI-generated image to the Sony World Photography Awards in 2023 and Miles Astray’s submission of a photograph in the AI category of the 1839 Award in 2024.
After an annual cherry blossom festival in Japan was canceled because of hordes of photo-seeking tourists, locals have spoken out about the disruption.
An animal welfare organization has been forced to deny that its distressing photo of 250 dogs crammed into a single house is AI-generated -- in a damning reflection of modern media literacy.
Hall of Fame baseball player Ken Griffey Jr.'s passion for photography is well known. The slugger-turned-photographer is a mainstay at major sporting events, including NFL games, soccer matches, and last year's Masters Tournament at the iconic Augusta National Golf Club. Griffey's experience behind the camera at The Masters is the focus of a new documentary, "Photographer No. 24."
A new study revealed that U.K. social media users are less active due to the dominance of short-form video on the most popular platforms -- in a trend that's likely reflected across the Western world.
Anamorphic lenses are everywhere these days. From the small screen of television to the big screen of IMAX theaters, cinematographers often reach for anamorphics. These lenses not only deliver an ultra-wide, cinematic look but also feature distinct oval bokeh and exaggerated flare. The look is so prevalent in live-action filmmaking now that even animated movies, like the brand-new "The Super Mario Galaxy Movie," are following suit and simulating the "look" of anamorphic lenses.
April 1 has once again delivered a fresh roll of photographic absurdity, with brands and creators leaning into the strange, the impossible, and the technically questionable. While some years feel phoned in, 2026’s crop of April Fools’ Day gags shows the industry still has a sharp sense of humor about its own obsessions.
Another professional athlete picked up a camera to try their hand at photography. This time it was NFL cornerback Mike Sainristil from the Washington Commanders, who used a Nikon DSLR to photograph the NHL's Washington Capitals faceoff against the Philadelphia Flyers.
A famous viral video is being preserved by the National Film and Sound Archive of Australia, an organization charged with the preservation of the country's audiovisual cultural heritage.
PowerLines, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to modernizing public utilities, is seeking a documentary photographer for a three-month assignment dedicated to "humanizing the impact of rising utility bills on everyday consumers and communities across the United States."
Music licensing platform Audiio has today soundly rejected generative AI in music, saying while new technology is good for some things, making music is "a line it cannot cross." The move follows a similar stance made clear by Epidemic Sound last year.
A rare photograph by Edward Steichen, one of only three known prints of its size, is expected to sell for up to $1 million at auction.
A group of photographs by Diane Arbus will headline an upcoming sale at Bonhams in New York, drawn from the personal collection of Lily Tomlin and Jane Wagner.
By and large, big tech executives love AI. There is some reporting that executives now say "AI" more than they say "earnings," so the love affair is real. Thankfully, camera brands see the same line in the sand: not one of them thinks generative AI belongs in a camera.
High-profile artist and photographer Rashid Johnson has captured rapper Jay-Z for the latest cover of GQ magazine.
A new exhibition explores how group photography has shaped and reflected ideas of community across history and into the present.
The Garage, a well-known visual effects studio with clients ranging from Apple TV's Severance and Netflix's Zero Day to Busch Light and Billy Joel, is "pivoting." Owner Steve Giralt is looking to sell the studio or find another future solution.
Newly discovered photos show astronaut Neil Armstrong in the aftermath of the Gemini 8 mission, the space flight that nearly took his life.
A group of 206 prints by Vivian Maier is estimated to fetch up to $1.5 million at auction in a sale that could have significant implications for the photographer’s market.
A new exhibition celebrates the work of the pioneering Finnish photographer Claire Aho, who transformed postwar photography with her bold use of color and modern style.
Sports fans are plenty familiar with cameras at sporting events. 4K broadcast cameras catch the action from every angle, and specialized overhead cameras deliver dynamic angles for instant replays. Even referees sometimes have body cams to complement coverage. However, some venues also have an array of HD cameras pointed at fans rather than the sports action, capturing souvenir photos of people celebrating key plays and moments.
The late photographer Roy Blakey (1930-2024) lived an incredibly interesting life wholly unlike anyone else. A world-traveling professional ice skater-turned-pioneering photographer, Blakey's life and legacy are captured in a new documentary film, "Uncle Roy," directed by his mentee and niece, award-winning director, cinematographer, and photographer Keri Pickett.
Last month, Sigma announced that it had established a new rice farming company that will operate in Aizu, the region of Japan where its factory is based. After speaking to Sigma CEO Kazuto Yamaki, the "why" behind this choice is anchored in a deep love of family and community.
The J. Paul Getty Museum has acquired a major set of photographs from Irving Penn’s Cuzco series, a body of work that marked a turning point in the photographer’s career.
A U.K. council is facing criticism for selling a significant archive of photos by influential post-war photographer Tony Ray-Jones, who is often cited as the biggest inspiration of Martin Parr.
The Pentagon has banned press photographers from taking photos inside the press briefing room after several media outlets published what its representatives categorized as "unflattering" photos of Secretary Pete Hegseth.
The American Society of Cinematographers hosted its 40th annual ASC Awards last night, celebrating the best achievements in cinematography over the past year. Oscar-winning cinematographer Michael Bauman took home the most coveted prize of all, the Theatrical Feature Film award, for "One Battle After Another."
The famous Japanese science fiction franchise Ultra Series, also known as Ultraman, is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year. The relatively new lens company, SG-image, is getting in on the party with an Ultraman-themed limited edition version of its 18mm f/6.3 pancake lens for APS-C mirrorless cameras.
The Smithsonian’s Archives of American Art in Washington D.C. has acquired more than 400 rare stereoscopic slides documenting daily life inside Andy Warhol’s New York studio, The Factory. Created in the early 1970s by artist and Warhol assistant Ronnie Cutrone, the images are now available for research, offering a three-dimensional view into one of the most influential creative spaces of the 20th century.
The CP+ Camera and Photo Imaging Show is both the largest photography event in Japan and, with the collapse of Photokina in 2020, is also the most important show internationally. It kicks off on February 26 at the Pacifico Yokohama event center just outside of Tokyo.
Rumors have swirled in communities across the United States that Lifetouch, the photography company famous for school pictures, has a connection to Jeffrey Epstein. The rumors have become so prolific that Lifetouch's CEO had to issue a statement refuting any claims that the company has any connection whatsoever to Epstein.
Behind nearly every iconic studio fashion photo is a stylist assistant. These unsung heroes often go entirely unnoticed to the outside world, but they are essential to the photographic process and vital members of the team. A new photography book, Assistants, brings fashion stylists from the background and puts them front and center.
Flickr is celebrating its 22nd birthday, a remarkable achievement. To mark the occasion, Flickr shared some interesting data and insights into how photographers use Flickr, which cameras they own, and what types of shots they like to share the most.
Oscar-nominated filmmaker Yorgos Lanthimos teamed up yet again with famous actor Emma Stone for what is very likely to be the only Super Bowl commercial this year shot on 35mm Kodak 2302 black and white film stock with Panavision lenses.
After surviving his fight with cancer and leaving behind his career as a lawyer, Xiomáro pursued photography as a career. His latest book, "Street Photography of New York City: Street Haunting in the Big Apple," embraces a candid, gritty look at New York City, seeking to capture culture and history as it happens.
The NFL announced back in July 2024 that Sony had become its official technology partner, providing everything from headphones to broadcast and Hawk-Eye cameras used at games. At Super Bowl LX in Santa Clara on Sunday, Sony will again be pushing the envelope in the imaging technologies covering all angles of the game.
French authorities have raided the Paris offices of social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, as part of a widening investigation into allegations that include the spread of child sexual abuse material and sexually explicit deepfake images, marking a significant escalation in European scrutiny of the company and its artificial intelligence products.
A short documentary film about photojournalist Brent Renaud, the first American journalist to be killed in Ukraine, has been nominated for an Academy Award.
The Orlando Museum of Art (OMA) will present the largest U.S. museum retrospective of photographer David LaChapelle’s career, bringing together more than four decades of his work in a major exhibition opening later this month.
A Russian videographer who secretly filmed state propaganda and smuggled the footage out of the country is now an Academy Award nominee for the documentary Mr. Nobody Against Putin.
Acclaimed fashion photographer Ellen Von Unwerth has shot the movie poster for Melania Trump's upcoming documentary.
The National Press Photographers Association (NPPA) has issues a statement noting its "firm opposition" to the manipulation of journalistic images by the White House, saying it doing so was meant to purposely mislead the public.
WhiteWall is now a founding partner for the photography app, Irys, that celebrated photographer Alan Schaller launched last year. The app celebrates the art of photography over algorithms and prioritizes personal connection over virality. Irys is all about photography, and WhiteWall shares its mission.
A new exhibition spotlights Gen Z photographers, exploring the distinctive themes and perspectives that define their generation’s creativity.