Flickr has made some rather dramatic changes to the photo-sharing site in response to new safety standards put in place by the United Kingdom. While some of the new rules only affect citizens of the UK, the website is now acting like an adult website: in order to create an account, new users must be 18 years of age or older.
Elon Musk says that he plans to bring back Vine, the short-form video-based social media platform that was acquired by Twitter in 2012 and then shut down by its parent company in 2017.
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.
A global, wide-reaching study has revealed that receiving a smartphone, and then using it to access social media, before the age of 13 is directly associated with poor mental health outcomes in young adulthood, specifically among young women. The results are so alarming that the researchers are calling for a global ban on them before a person reaches the age of 13.
Lucas Buick and Ryan Dorshorst, founders of Hipstamatic, announced The Last Camera Project, a mobile app and community art project that invites photographers worldwide to contribute one single photo that answers the question, "What one image captures the heart of who you are?"
Atomic Keyboard's awesome Severance-inspired MDR Dasher Keyboard finally has pricing and availability information, although Severance fans may need to take extra macrodata refinement shifts at Lumon to afford it.
Los Angeles' first Photo Booth Museum is opening this week and will feature analog photo booths dating back to the 1950s that visitors can actually use to take pictures.
The CP+ Camera and Photo Show, arguably the most important expo in the industry annually, is confirmed to be returning next year from Thursday, February 26 to Sunday, March 1, 2026, with free admission (with pre-registration).
Earlier this year, Nikon announced a cross-country tour aboard a customized bright "Nikon yellow" Land Cruiser. The next stop on Nikon's tour across the U.S. is San Diego, where Nikon will showcase its camera technology at Comic-Con International. Cosplay and photography are a perfect pairing.
A signed passport photo of Marilyn Monroe, taken the day she and her new husband, baseball legend Joe DiMaggio, were preparing for their 1954 honeymoon to Japan, has sold for over $21,000 at auction.
The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) will celebrate the 40th anniversary of its renowned New Photography series with the launch of New Photography 2025: Lines of Belonging. The exhibition explores the concept of belonging and community in a world increasingly defined by connections and shared histories.
In an age increasingly dominated by artificial intelligence, endless scrolling, and digital fatigue, Polaroid is making a stand. The company’s newest marketing campaign, “The Camera for an Analog Life,” signals more than just the launch of its newest instant camera, the Polaroid Flip; it reflects and aims to monetize a broader cultural pushback against the ubiquity of screens and the exhaustion that comes with them.
The Hasselblad Foundation's annual Photobook Grant has been awarded to two photographers, Ting Bang Tsai and Paweł Starzec. Each photographer has received SEK 100,000, equivalent to approximately $10,500, to support the production and publication of their photographic book projects.
The National Press Photographers Association (NPPA) announced that, based on income and revenue predictions, it was forced to lay off three members of its staff, effective this week. Additionally, it asked its two lawyers to work pro bono while the Board of Directors seeks to "stabilize revenue."
A little over a week after U.S. President Donald Trump told Fox News that a group of "very wealthy people" would buy TikTok from its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, a new report suggests that TikTok is developing a new version of its app specifically for users in the United States.
In 2012, beneath the unassuming asphalt of a Leicester City Council car park, history stirred. Archaeologists and historians from the University of Leicester, in collaboration with amateur enthusiasts and the Richard III Society, undertook a dig many thought more symbolic than scientific.
Wedding photographers typically just bring their gear to the big day -- but one couple expected theirs to bring a whole lot more than just a camera.
The W. Eugene Smith Fund announced it is now accepting applications for its 46th annual Grant in Humanistic Photography which will provide more than $67,000 in total grants, with the top honor receiving $30,000.
The 46th Leitz Photographica Auction ended last week in Wetzlar, Germany. The auction, which doubled as part of Leica's centennial celebrations, entered two new cameras into the top five most expensive cameras in history.
Stanford University researchers conducted one of the largest randomized controlled trials on social media and emotional health, shedding light on the emotional impact of a social media detox and who can benefit most with time away from the apps.
IMAX-loving cinema fans have another blockbuster to look forward to, as Amazon MGM Studios is bringing author Andy Weir's best-selling sci-fi novel, Project Hail Mary, to the very big screen in 2026. The very first trailer has arrived, showcasing jaw-dropping visuals.
United States President Donald Trump said during a Fox News interview on Sunday, June 29, that he had identified a group of "very wealthy people" to buy the social media app TikTok.
Astrophotographers are a passionate bunch, and they now have a new dedicated social media and web platform to share their work, find inspiration, and learn how to improve their craft. Picastro is all about showcasing genuine astronomy images from astrophotographers worldwide, whether they are beginners or seasoned pros.
Leica, a name synonymous with photographic excellence, marks a monumental milestone this year, celebrating 100 years of innovation, craftsmanship, and artistry. To honor this enduring legacy, the new book "100 Leica Stories" offers an extensive look into the history, culture, and unparalleled impact of the Leica camera.
Moments before tragedy strikes, life can appear completely ordinary -- and a photo is taken, never knowing it will be the last.
The U.S. Department of State has announced that nonimmigrant visa applicants must now disclose and set all social media accounts to public as part of an enhanced vetting process.
Leica is celebrating its 100 Years of Leica centennial with an exclusive special edition of its M11-D rangefinder camera, and two lenses, including a recreation of the Leica I's original fixed 50mm f/3.5 prime. One of these special edition cameras is also Leica's 1,000,000th M camera.
“Unique” is an overused adjective that, at times, does not measure up. But the Met Gala is a unique spectacle of celebrity fashion, with individual ticket prices at $75,000 or $350,000 and up for a table for ten.
A tourist wrecked a priceless oil painting when he leaned in for a photo beside it, fell, and tore a huge hole in the canvas.
As expected, President Donald Trump will extend TikTok's sale deadline for the third time, giving the popular social media app yet another lengthy reprieve to comply with the law.
Last month, I made a photograph at Père Lachaise Cemetery in Paris. A candid image. Unposed, unplanned, and deeply human.
The 46th Leitz Photographica Auction this month will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Leica I, the first mass-produced 35mm camera. A rare prototype of the Leica I, the 0-Series No. 112, will be auctioned and is expected to sell for as much as €2 million ($2.3 million).
Kim Sajet, the director of the National Portrait Gallery (NPG), has resigned just days after the Smithsonian Institution attempted to challenge President Trump's firing of her.
Photographer Cindy Sherman has launched an initiative that allows her damaged prints to be destroyed and replaced with new, artist-approved versions to preserve her iconic images for future generations.
In April, ChatGPT users stumbled across the AI's unnervingly accurate ability to locate where just about any photo was taken. At first blush, it seems harmless, but a recent story on Vox points out that it's now very easy to stalk someone from just their social media photos.
We have all seen the online drama and hate that has been thrown at the recent photographs of Pamela Anderson, age 57. This Canadian-American actress, model, and media personality has been the center of attention for nearly four decades.
Self-described "AI Filmmaker" PJ Ace was hired by gambling brand Kalshi to make what he describes as the "most unhinged" commercial possible and, perhaps unsurprisingly, Disney-owned ABC approved it and ran it during the YouTube TV broadcast of game three of the NBA Finals this week.
The only known photographs of Ada Lovelace -- who wrote the world's first computer program in the mid-1800s -- are estimated to fetch $162,000 at auction.
The Smithsonian Institution rejected President Trump's firing of the director of the National Portrait Gallery and says it retains authority over staff.
The home-turned-museum of Alice Austen, one of America's earliest and most prolific female photographers, will receive thousands of her original images and negatives.
As immersive video content becomes a prominent way to tell visual stories, talented visual artists like Elad Offer not only face greater challenges, but they have fresh new possibilities to deliver something the world has never seen before. One such example is Bono: Stories of Surrender, a new film available in both 2D and immersive versions, marking the first feature-length Apple Immersive Video film for the Apple Vision Pro headset. Offer was the film's Creative Director, tasked with making …
Cabin crew at British Airways have been told they risk being fired if they take any photos while staying at hotels during layovers.
A woman has sparked debate after pointing out that different generations have distinct styles of taking photos.
The White House unveiled a new portrait of President Donald Trump this week. The official portrait depicts the President in a blue suit with a red tie set against a very dark background.
South Korea has unveiled its first public museum dedicated entirely to photography, marking a significant milestone for the country’s cultural landscape. The Photography Seoul Museum of Art, a new addition to Seoul Museum of Art’s network, officially opened on May 29 in Dobong-gu, a district in northern Seoul.
Filmmaker Danny Boyle's upcoming blockbuster sequel 28 Years Later embraces a wide range of modern filmmaking technology, including shooting some sequences using Apple iPhone smartphones.
A horrifying video of a tourist getting attacked by a tiger during a photo shoot at a zoo in Thailand is going viral online.
When acclaimed director David Lynch passed away earlier this year, he left behind not only a filmmaking legacy, but one that dramatically impacted photographers. Now David Lynch fans can purchase hundreds of his items, including cameras, an espresso machine, screenplays, and much more.
Instagram now natively supports 3:4 aspect ratio photos, an extremely common smartphone image format.
French photographer and acclaimed photojournalist Marie-Laure de Decker (1947-2023) made a name for herself documenting numerous armed conflicts, social and political upheavals, and historic portraits. Her work and legacy will be honored in a new retrospective.
