Incredible BTS Footage of John Wick Shows Expert Camerawork and Choreography
This past week, a behind-the-scenes video showing Keanu Reeves as John Wick filming an intense motorbike fight scene has gone viral on X (formerly Twitter).
How David Attenborough and Color Cameras Turned Tennis Balls Yellow
Most people know David Attenborough for being the calming and authoritative voice of nature documentaries. But few know that he is the reason tennis balls are yellow.
The Rise of the Photo Reuniters: Reconnecting People With Their Portraits
Photo reuniting, where people track down subjects of old photos and reunite them or their family with the images, is a growing trend, according to ABC News Australia.
This is What Makes Instagram Flag Your Photo as ‘Made With AI’
Recently, Instagram has been rolling out its "Made with AI" tag which ostensibly flags AI-generated images on the platform but it has been enraging photographers after flagging photos that are not AI-generated.
Pair of Sleeping Bees Wins Insect Photography Contest
The Royal Entomological Society has announced the winners of its 2023 insect photography competition.
Wedding Photographer Explains Viral Video of Bride Telling Guests to Put Phones Away
A wedding photographer has explained why she posted a now-viral video of a bride telling guests to put their phones away as she walked down the aisle.
To Enjoy Your Favorite Photos, You Can’t Beat a High-Quality Print
Since photographing the total solar eclipse on April 8, I have been dreaming of getting a high-quality print. It was one of my favorite photographic experiences ever, and a memory I want to cherish for many years to come.
The Strawberry Moon Lit Up Skies Across the World This Past Weekend
This past weekend, sky watchers and astrophotography enthusiasts were treated to the mesmerizing sight of the "Strawberry Moon," the full Moon for the month of June. The celestial event, which peaked on Saturday night, provided a stunning display as it cast a warm, golden hue across the night sky.
Photographer Spots Creepy ‘Ghost’ in Window During Prom Shoot
A photographer discovered a terrifying ghostly face of a woman in a window multiple times after taking photos of a prom couple outside a historic house in the U.S.
Dreamy Photos Show the Birth of Skateboarding in California in the 1970s
In the mid-1970s, skateboarding had started to develop into the sport recognized today by the Olympics and photographer Hugh Holland was lucky enough to be right there in California when the exciting new scene was emerging.
Shopping For, and Shooting With, the Lens Behind the World’s Most Famous Photo
In 1984, during the height of the Soviet-Afghan war, American photojournalist Steve McCurry took what is considered by many to be the most famous photo in the world. The photo, entitled Afghan Girl, depicts a then-12-year-old girl, identified in 2002 as Sharbat Gula, while she and her family were living in Nasir Bagh, an Afghan refugee camp in the Pakistani city of Peshawar.
This Photographer Documented Native American Tribes Before They ‘Vanished’
The work of an early 20th-century photographer who set out on a 30-year mission to document Native American tribes was almost forgotten about entirely until his work was rediscovered years later.
The Bikeriders is Another Movie Based on the Work of a Photographer
In what is becoming something of a theme in 2024, another photography-based movie is about to hit the theaters in the form of The Bikeriders.
Nat Geo Photographer Cristina Mittermeier Aims to Break the Photo Book Mold
For her new book, Hope, National Geographic photographer Cristina Mittermeier decided on a non-traditional route so she can have more creative control to present her work in the very best light.
These Photos of Dried Whisky Glasses Look Like Alien Worlds
Though they may look like a faraway planet, these remarkable photos are actually of the bottom of a whisky glass.
Photo Print Sale is Raising Money to Benefit Ocean Conservation Groups
100 photographers have donated prints for a limited-time sale to raise money for ocean conservation groups.
How Retrospekt Keeps Instant Photography’s Past Alive and Thriving
Although Milwaukee-based Retrospekt has branched beyond photography equipment, dipping its toes into vintage VHS tapes, gaming, watches, and even music, it is best known for its analog cameras and films, especially its Polaroid gear.
Thousands of Historical and Unseen Photos of Persia Leaked Online
An anonymous hacker has leaked thousands of photos showing what Iran was like under the Qajar dynasty in the 19th century.
Photographer Sue Kwon Captured the New York Hip Hop Scene in Its Infancy
Photographer Sue Kwon has photographed some of the biggest names in hip-hop and was around when the nascent genre was beginning to mature into the juggernaut it is today.
Lost Aerial Photos Hidden From the Nazis Provide Rare Good News About Climate Change
A forgotten set of aerial photos taken of East Antarctica has provided some rare good news about climate change showing that the glaciers there have stayed the same size and have even increased in some places.
Infrared Photos Capture the Quirkiness of the Rural Australia
Photographer Sean Paris tells PetaPixel that people have complimented him on his "Photoshopped pink series" not understanding that his camera actually captures infrared light.
Wedding Photographer Uses Thunderstorm as Epic Backdrop For Bride and Groom
They say rain on your wedding day is good luck, but what about a full-blown thunderstorm? That's what photographer Ashley Patton was faced with but she used the bad weather to make an incredible set of photos.
Photographer Films Epic and Intense Fight Between Two Huge Brown Bears
A photographer filmed the moment that two giant brown bears squared off in a fierce and intense brawl last month.
Capturing ‘Britain’s Only Desert’ on a Medium Format Film Camera
When thinking of the climate in Britain, it is easy to conjure up images of rain, grey skies, and big red buses going through puddles. Deserts? Not so much.
Boudoir Photographer Wears Lingerie to Make Clients Feel Comfortable
An outdoor boudoir photographer has been praised online for dressing in lingerie to make her clients feel more comfortable on shoots.
1970s Photos of Lower Manhattan Revealed America’s Decay
In the 1970s, photographer Wil Blanche was assigned by the newly-formed Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to document New York's decaying natural environment in what was the first major look at the impact of industrial cities.
This Unbelievable Optical Illusion is Just One Photo
An iPhone photographer snapped an incredible optical illusion photo that looks like different environments spliced together but is in fact a single picture.
Photographer Captures Secret Pubs of London Frequented by Local Legends
The British pub is legendary with imitations found around the world and tourists who visit London will often seek out rustic, Victorian boozers where they can enjoy a warming ale.
Photographer Captures Incredible Battle Between Hawk and Owl
Photographer Jack Lodge has spent over 30 evenings and early mornings with barn owls in the U.K. but has never witnessed anything as dramatic as what he captured last weekend.
Wedding Photographers Praised for Their Stunning, Alternative Images
A pair of wedding photographers have been applauded for their incredible, non-traditional pictures of a couple's big day.
Pet Photographer’s Portraits Show Why Animals Mean So Much To Us
People love cats, dogs, and other pets. They are cute and lovable and make our lives so much better. Few capture the personalities of furry, four-legged friends quite like professional photographer Grace Chon, who has carved out a strong niche in the animal photography space.
How ‘Baby Reindeer’ Cinematographer Made The Show Feel So Unsettling
The cinematographer behind Netflix's Baby Reindeer has revealed how he made the hit TV show feel so intense and unsettling.
Photographer’s Powerful Portraits Show Displaced Ukrainians and Their Destroyed Homeland
A photographer found Ukrainian refugees scattered around Europe and took their portrait in front of 10-foot-tall photos depicting what has happened to their home country due to the Russian invasion.
Why Headshots Taken by a Photographer Are Better Than AI
The creative behind an AI photo booth says that it is still best to get a headshot taken by a real photographer.
Photographer Unknowingly Captured Murderer in Room With Hidden Body
A photographer has revealed how she unknowingly took pictures of a soon-to-be infamous murderer in a bedroom where she had hidden a dead body in a new book.
Movies That Can’t Shoot on Film Are Achieving the Analog Look Digitally
A third of the movies selected for the Cannes Film Festival this year were shot on film, but many more still tried to achieve the analog look digitally.
How ‘Fallout’ Cinematographer Created The Show’s Epic Visual Style
The cinematographer behind the hit TV series Fallout has revealed how he created the epic visual style of the video game adaptation with lighting, color, and leaning into the Western genre.
Instagram Photos Are Being Labeled ‘Made With AI’ When They’re Not
Instagram's newly-launched "Made with AI" labels are creating confusion as photographers and content creators are finding their posts slapped with the tags despite using minimal editing or apparently not using AI at all.
Wedding Photographer is Filmed Eating Alone in a Cupboard
A wedding photographer filmed himself eating dinner in a cupboard alone to show that his job isn't always glamorous.
Wildlife on a Maine Pond: Micro Four Thirds Makes Photographing Baby Birds Safer and Easier
May is a time of significant change across much of the northeast. There are newborn baby animals, unusual visitors, and much growth.
This is the Only Movie That Will be Shot With IMAX Film Cameras in 2025
Despite IMAX having perhaps its most important year ever last year -- mostly thanks to Oppenheimer -- only one movie in 2025 is currently slated to be shot with the analog cameras.
Photographer’s Rare Images Reveal Everyday Life in North Korea
At the end of each day, North Korean officials would review all of the photographs taken by Tariq Zaidi -- deleting the ones they didn't approve of. But then Zaidi was lucky to be capturing any images at all from inside the hermit state.
The Actors in Civil War Took Some of The Photos That Appear in The Movie
Civil War by A24 is perhaps the biggest movie about photojournalism ever and not only did the actors learn how to use the camera properly but they actually took some of the photos seen in the movie.
Shining a Light on Mystery Civil War Photographer Who Took Gruesome Images
Very little is known about American Civil War photographer Timothy O'Sullivan -- the man who took the haunting A Harvest of Death photograph in the aftermath of the Battle of Gettysburg -- but a new book attempts to shine a light on him.
Photographer Spotlights Beauty of Afghan Women
Before the fall of Kabul in 2021, photographer Fatimah Hossaini captured Afghan women to tell their stories and spotlight their beauty. But after the Taliban returned to power, she had to leave.
Photographer Travels From Portugal to Texas for Stunning Eclipse Image
An astrophotographer was left to sweat on the weather after traveling some 5,000 miles from Portugal to Texas in a bid to capture a spectacular HDR image of the eclipse. But fortunately, it paid off.
Photographer Visits ‘Spooky’ Nuclear Bunker Made to Hold Members of Congress
For 30 years, a secret nuclear bunker designed to house all 535 members of Congress in the event of nuclear war lay hidden beneath the luxurious Greenbrier Resort in West Virginia. Photographer Alastair Philip Wiper tells PetaPixel he "had to go there."
How ‘Stars Wars’ Fans are Saving the Original Movies by Hunting Down Film Reels
Fans of the original Star Wars movies are hunting down film reels that were never returned by theaters so they can restore the movies themselves without any of George Lucas' controversial alterations.
A Phoenix Rising From the Ashes: How Nikon Found Its Way Back to Profit
Although Nikon was founded nearly 107 years ago and has been ubiquitous in the photography space for much of that time, the company is not far removed from financial troubles that threatened to reduce the company to ruin. Through shrewd decisions and great new Nikon Z cameras and lenses, Nikon has safely moved from the brink.
Magical Photos of the Aurora Lights That Shone Over Earth This Weekend
After a giant sunspot launched a series of solar storms toward Earth, photographers and general onlookers alike were greeted by supercharged aurora lights on Friday night.