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TikTok has announced the launch of its first-ever awards ceremony in the United States, the TikTok Awards 2025, scheduled for Thursday, December 18, at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles.

The Professional Photographers of America (PPA), the world’s largest nonprofit photography association, has launched PhotoVision. This new streaming platform brings together more than 2,500 videos and 1,700 articles focused on the art, business, and inspiration of photography.

A unanimous Federal Communications Commission (FCC) vote last week puts DJI in even hotter water. However, despite initial appearances, the new decision is not as problematic as another issue that DJI is dealing with: a very slow security audit. All these things taken together indicate a very real chance that DJI drones will be officially banned from entering the U.S. by the end of this year.

Zenfolio has expanded its NextZen platform to help photographers confidently enter the growing volume photography market. With new AI-powered tools and streamlined workflows, studios can now manage large-scale shoots, deliver galleries faster, and offer a professional client experience without added stress.

One of the world's leading photo agencies, Getty, has struck a multi-year agreement with Perplexity to display Getty Images across Perplexity's AI-powered search and discovery tools.

The same week that Nvidia became the world's first $5 trillion company, significantly propelled by its AI-related investments and products, Meta's stock had its worst day in three years because traders fear that Meta has overspent on AI.

Citing budgetary deficits, Indiana University ended the print edition of its student newspaper and fired the director of student media, igniting national debate over censorship.

Not even four months after American technology company Nvidia rode the AI surge to become the world's first $4 trillion company, it has become the first ever to cross the $5 trillion threshold.

The National Press Photographers Association (NPPA) is warning photojournalists about rights-grabbing credentialing agreements following a recent controversy surrounding The Gazelle Group's credentialing agreements.

Hot on the heels of releasing a pair of new lenses in the past week, including the Viltrox 50mm f/1.4 Pro and the Viltrox AF 85mm f/2 Evo, the prolific Chinese lens maker took to Reddit to host an "Ask Me Anything," or AMA.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's engagement photos broke Instagram records in August and set into motion new photography trends. A photographer alleges that, capitalizing on the buzz, Realtor.com stole her photos of Kelce's mansion, where he proposed to Swift.

A recent survey of 2,000 U.S. adults found 44% of them would consider using an AI headshot, and this is reportedly playing out in real life as professionals increasingly opt for the controversial images for LinkedIn or a CV.

As photographers, we often obsess over our gear. We meticulously research the latest mirrorless bodies, spend hours comparing lens charts, and invest thousands in lighting, tripods, and editing software. Our camera bags are often brimming with highly valuable assets, assets we diligently protect with insurance, cases, and careful handling.

Britain’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has warned that the proposed $3.7 billion merger between Getty Images and Shutterstock could significantly reduce competition in the editorial and stock photography markets.

WPPI, the Wedding and Portrait Photographers International conference, is stepping up its game and is poised to put its name back in the minds of photographers as it has announced Annie Leibovitz as the 2026 keynote presenter at its show that takes place in Las Vegas from March 1 through March 5, 2026.

Sony and Adorama are inviting photographers to their highly anticipated Rooftop Photography Events at Sixth Floor Loft in New York City. Over two consecutive days, October 26 and 27, attendees will experience hands-on sessions with Sony cameras, expert guidance from industry professionals, and the chance to capture striking rooftop imagery.

French photography publication Phototrend interviewed a senior product manager from Sony France, discussing a wide range of topics, including APS-C, full-frame, and hybrid cameras. The official even discussed the widely expected future Sony a7V camera.

The American Society of Media Photographers (ASMP) is celebrating its 80th Anniversary in style by offering eight weeks of celebrations and events across the United States, along with a never-before-seen look into the rich and historic ASMP Archives.

Some popular DJI cameras, including the extremely popular Osmo Pocket 3, are being sold in the United States at a pre-tariff price by a relatively unknown startup, and it's bizarre.

The Nikon ZR looks poised to be quite the hit with customers. Scheduled to begin shipping in the next couple of weeks, Nikon Japan has already warned customers that it has received so many orders that it may be unable to fulfill them all at launch.

The National Press Photographers Association (NPPA) has expressed strong concerns about how a sweeping drone ban in Chicago, the largest drone flight restrictions ever imposed in the United States, may violate First Amendment rights.

CIPA released updated camera shipment data, adding camera and lens shipment data through August. Although camera shipments were relatively high for much of the year, there was a significant dip from July to August, which was larger than the typical "summer slump" dip observed annually.

Yodobashi Camera, a Japanese photography retailer, has published a list of the 10 best-selling compact cameras for the first half of September, and the list is a fascinating mix of old and new.

Morgan Stanley has downgraded Adobe's stock rating, cutting its price target for the software giant amidst a perceived inability to stand out amidst the rise of generative AI.

The World Sports Photography Awards, the world's foremost sports photo competition, has announced Canon as its Official Imaging Partner for the upcoming 2026 edition of the contest.

Leica has announced that it has achieved record sales for the fourth consecutive financial year, with the highest revenue in its history along with continued profitability.

A United States judge rejected DJI's request to be removed from the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) list of Chinese military and military-associated companies. This means, pending an appeal, the U.S. government can continue to call DJI a Chinese Military Company, a ruling that comes with significant risks to DJI's business operations.

Many photographers know firsthand the great deals they can score by purchasing used cameras and lenses, but an oft-ignored benefit of used photography marketplaces like KEH is their circularity. The more pre-owned cameras and lenses people buy and sell, the less equipment that sits useless or, worse yet, ends up in landfills. KEH's partnership with the NFL's Atlanta Falcons demonstrates the power of photo gear circularity.

Professional photographer Darin Ashton explains how he elevates his photography business and delivers gallery-quality prints using Lumaprints.

President Trump's polarizing and potentially illegal tariff policies strike again. Sony has increased the prices of numerous cameras and lenses by as much as $400.

Apple’s launch of the iPhone 17 Air, the thinnest iPhone in history, has drawn attention not only for the device itself but also for a subtle but crucial change in its marketing approach for South Korea.

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.

Major Japanese camera retailer Map Camera just published its August sales rankings for new and used cameras. Not for the first time this year, Fujifilm has achieved the top spot in the sales rankings. In July, the X half was the most popular new camera. In August, Fujifilm retained its title but the X half dropped its crown.

Scandinavian lighting company Kelvin has announced a strategic partnership with SmallRig, aimed at positioning the two brands as major players in the global photo and video lighting market.

Bending Spoons has entered a definitive agreement with Vimeo to purchase the video platform for $1.38 billion.

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.

PHOTO Australia, an ambitious photography festival that displayed large-scale prints in public spaces, has announced it is permanently closing.

Although photographers buy many more mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras than DSLRs, Canon still sells a surprising amount of its old EF-mount DSLR cameras.

Tecno and DxOMark have launched the world’s first fully automated AI imaging lab, bringing faster, more precise, and inclusive smartphone camera testing.

EssilorLuxottica, the world's largest eyewear company, is reportedly debating increasing its investment in Nikon to a stake that would work out to be "around 20%" ownership in the Tokyo-based camera and optics company.

When Nikon raised its prices in June because of U.S. tariff policy, Nikon's mirrorless Z series cameras escaped essentially unscathed. Unfortunately, with Nikon's second price adjustment, cameras have taken a big hit.

As Fujifilm warned in mid-August, its prices have, in fact, increased in the United States as a result of the Trump administration's tariff policy.

When The Washington Post sent a reporter to Utah to cover the shrinkage of Great Salt Lake, the writer collaborated with local independent photographer James Roh who knows the territory, and helped with crucial reporting. This is increasingly the norm.

How many photographers are men? What are the most common types of professional photography? How old are photographers in the biz? The State of the Photo Industry Survey 2024 considers all these questions and many more.

Among Japanese camera manufacturers, Canon sold the most cameras in 2024. Furthermore, in good news for the camera industry overall, nearly every manufacturer sold more cameras in 2024 than in 2023.

DJI announced the Mic 3 this morning, and, like with DJI's last few launches, the retail situation in the United States is a confusing mess.