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Photography is about far more than capturing an image. How photos are shared and what social issues are impacting the profession are just as important. PetaPixel regularly covers the stories around the culture of photography, how it affects society, and what cultural changes affect the art.
An elderly man wearing a hat and vest is taking a photograph with a camera fitted with a flash attachment. He is outdoors in an urban setting, focusing on a person in a blue shirt who is in the foreground and slightly blurred. Trees and buildings are visible in the background.

Bruce Gilden Says He’ll Be Broke in a Year

Street photographer Bruce Gilden, known for his distinct style and technique, says he'll run out of money in a year, leading some to question the financial viability of a professional photography career.

A man immersed in water grips a katana sword and appears determined. He is surrounded by a complex set of camera equipment partially covered in plastic to protect it from the water.

Inside Shōgun’s Emmy Award-Winning Cinematography

The smash hit FX show Shōgun, based on a book of the same name, impressed viewers with dazzling visuals when it debuted earlier this year. The show earned 18 Emmy Awards this year, setting a new record, including one for "Outstanding Cinematography for a Series (One Hour)."

A woman with wavy blonde hair, wearing layered gold necklaces and matching earrings, is on the left side. On the right side, there is a black Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV camera. The background features vibrant, colorful decorations.

Taylor Swift is a Micro Four Nerd

Billionaire Taylor Swift has overcome an affliction all too common for photographers: gear acquisition syndrome, or GAS. The pop superstar has been spotted out and about with boyfriend Travis Kelce, Super Bowl-winning tight end for the NFL's Kansas City Chiefs, with an Olympus E-M10 IV camera in hand.