The picturesque view from the cupola in the International Space Station (ISS) is iconic -- it has been in photos and videos countless times. However, it had never been the location for a live interview, at least until this week.
App developer Bram Bos has become fascinated with the look of the Hasselblad XPAN's photos. However, given the camera's high cost, Bos wanted to figure out how to capture some of the magic on a smartphone.
15 photographers have won the 2024 Feature Shoot Emerging Photography Awards and were exhibited in New York City.
Cinematographer Patrick O'Sullivan put the upcoming Blackmagic Pyxis 6K camera through the paces for a commercial shoot, showing that the camera, which Blackmagic Design calls "the world's most riggable full frame digital film camera," is capable of remarkable cinema-grade footage.
A photographer has captured a spectacular picture of a mountain lion in the Verdugo Hills with downtown Los Angeles sparking behind it.
Meryl Meisler is perhaps best-known for capturing disco nightlife in New York City in the 1970s but a new book shows her talent for documenting wider American life.
Austrian photographer Markus Hofstaetter is back with another exciting project. This time, the photographer built a high-end film scanning setup using a Leica M11 camera. How does it compare to a purpose-built professional film scanner?
A photographer has created a fascinating twin portrait series where a real photo is taken of the subject which is then used as the basis for an AI-generated portrait.
An underground house -- perfect for nuclear fallout -- built by an eccentric millionaire was visited by a photographer who documents doomsday locations.
These spellbinding photographs have all been Highly Commended in the sixtieth Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition held by London's Natural History Museum.
A YouTuber and video creator has shown off the impressive capabilities of the iPhone 15 Pro Max by publishing an inspiring video that was shot entirely with just Apple's latest smartphone.
The Minnesota Twins have shared one of the best sports photos of the year showing dramatic skies above Target Field in Minneapolis.
People pay big money for wedding photographers and videographers, and with good reason. There's no substitute for a talented, experienced team on a couple's big day. However, strapping a GoPro to a dog can be a fun addition to the imaging team, as a talented pooch in the United Kingdom demonstrated this month.
Last month, award-winning Tasmanian filmmaker and inventor Pawel Achtel, ACS, captured extremely high-resolution underwater footage of whales using a custom 18.7K, 9x7 cinema camera that he says is a "remarkable milestone in wildlife cinematography."
German painter Melvin Werner has achieved significant popularity thanks to his incredible paintings that look like photographic negatives.
A photographer has captured a remarkable image showing a giant red sprite that appeared on the night of the Perseid meteor shower which he also caught on camera.
Photographer Aaron Watson, who goes by Skies Alive Photography, has seen many incredible things in the night sky. His latest sighting is a rare double "moonbow," a rainbow created by bright moonlight in precise conditions.
The Flip Video cameras took the world by storm in 2006. And like most storms, damage was left in Flip's wake to the tune of a $300 million loss. YouTube creator Krazy Ken of Computer Clan takes a deep dive into the wild story of Flip's dizzying heights and shocking lows in his newest video.
A photographer has made a unique tribute to Australian breakdancing sensation Raygun by recreating the memorable routine she performed at this summer's Olympic Games.
The biggest and brightest full Moon of 2024 so far has been visible in the sky the past couple of nights and photographers have been out capturing the rare Blue Supermoon also known as the Sturgeon Moon.
The winners of the third annual Black and White Photo Awards have been unveiled, showcasing the best in monochrome photography across numerous categories.
The iPhone Photography Awards (IPPAWARDS) announced the winners of its 17th annual competition, stating that this year's winning images "are a powerful testament to the art of storytelling through photography."
A team of scientists and artists have spent the last decade excavating and reconstructing an incredible 75-foot-long dinosaur skeleton, and National Geographic has been along for the ride, documenting the detailed process.
World Photography Day is as good a day as any to celebrate the power of photography. While much of the focus is typically on the photographer, photography also dramatically impacts those photographed, as Nikon's new "Proud Reflections" short film artfully demonstrates.
National Geographic, award-winning filmmaker James Cameron (Avatar, Titanic, Aliens), BBC Studios Natural History Unit (Blue Planet), and OceanX have teamed up for a new six-part underwater discovery series, OceanXplorers.
Leica's M-series cameras have stayed very similar throughout their illustrious history, even as technology has shifted from analog to digital. But which kind of camera feels better? Photographer Markus Hofstaetter aims to find out.
Taking pictures of the stars is challenging. Heck, even seeing them is difficult thanks to most people living in light-polluted areas that diminish the view of the Universe above us.
The 2024 finalists for Ocean Photographer of the Year 2024 have been announced.
Analog photographer, self-taught camera repairman, and engineer Evan Dorsky purchased the new Pentax 17 half-frame film camera, and, like any enthusiastic repairman, he took it apart to see what makes it tick.
To capture one of the most incredible parts of Planet Earth III, cinematographer Luke Nelson spent 17 days living 700 feet underground in a cave in Vietnam.
Astronaut and photographer-extraordinaire Matthew Dominick has captured an amazing image of red and green aurora lights from the International Space Station.
A photographer took advantage of last weekend's Perseid meteor shower to capture an astonishing photo of fireballs raining down on Stonehenge.
The National Geographic Photo Ark project has marked 18 years of capturing living species under human care by photographing its 16,000th species: the Santa Cruz long-toed salamander.
A photographer sought to document the people involved with the underground metal music scene in Germany. Over 90 metalheads have had their portrait taken for Peter Seipke’s Faces of a Scene project, all in a gloomy, black-and-white style.
As the Games of the XXXIII Olympiad wind down in Paris, France, this weekend, it's a great time to take a closer look at one of the most photogenic and dynamic events of the 2024 Summer Olympics: surfing.
A photographer has been shooting London after dark for over 10 years, exploring the city’s carefree energy at night.
A disabled bald eagle, Murphy, became a viral sensation last year after he raised an orphaned eaglet so it could be safely released in the wild. This year, the fatherly bird has raised yet another eaglet.
A photographer captured a magnificent photo of a humpback whale breaching behind a group of surfers in Australia.
Canon U.S.A. has been involved with the beautiful, iconic Yellowstone National Park since the 1990s, providing vital financial support to Yellowstone Forever and Eyes on Yellowstone. Canon's support of programs helps scientific research and conservation.
In 1985, Commodore announced the Amiga 1000 computer and, at a public launch event, brought Andy Warhol in to create a digital portrait of Blondie’s Debbie Harry. That image was believed lost but has been in the possession of an original Commodore digital technician who is now making it available to purchase for $26 million.
Italian photographer Mattia Bicchi is a master of timelapse photography, including the exceptionally challenging and demanding subset of Milky Way timelapse.
Professional photographer Nick Didlick has been shooting for nearly 50 years, so he has experienced significant shifts in how photos are captured, shared, and consumed. He's currently in Paris for the 2024 Summer Olympics and chatted with PetaPixel about how photography has changed, how better technology helps him capture better photos, and the challenge of capturing the perfect moment.
Renowned printing company WhiteWall works with a diverse range of photographers and other visual artists and often highlights a creator's work as part of a broader marketing campaign. The latest to work with WhiteWall is photographer Lorenz Holder.
A photographer has spent six years visiting over 50 countries across six continents in search of interesting McDonald's restaurants.
French adventure and sports photographer Jérôme Brouillet captured an incredible surfing photo in Tahiti that may ultimately be the iconic photo of the 2024 Summer Olympics.
The Siena Awards unveiled the finalists for the 2024 Creative Photo Awards, showcasing 36 images across seven categories.
Incredible new footage shows the Sakurajima volcano erupting in Kyushu, Japan today, spewing volcanic ash high into the air and causing Japanese authorities to issue an ash advisory.
To celebrate the Chandra X-ray Observatory's 25th birthday, NASA has released 25 beautiful, never-before-seen images captured by Chandra.
Astrophotographer Andrew McCarthy says his latest 375-megapixel image of the Sun could be controversial as it blends science and art with two images taken weeks apart.
The 2024 Summer Olympics kicked off in Paris earlier this week, with the official opening commencing today, July 26. The "Games of the XXXIII Olympiad," as the event is officially known, puts athletes through grueling competition, but the photographers on hand to photograph everything don't have it much easier. It is a sports photography gauntlet.