Fire, Color, and Love: Photographer Captures ‘World’s Most Photogenic Event’
A photojournalist traveled from New York City to northern India to capture Holi: the Festival of Colors, Love, and Spring.
Luxury Resort Offering ‘Dream Job’ to Photographer
A luxury resort is offering a "dream job" in the idyllic Maldives to an amateur or professional photographer.
5 Tips for Capturing Breathtaking Woodland Photography
Capturing images in the woods can be a fulfilling experience, and I have fond memories of wandering through the forest with my camera in hand. However, finding a good composition can be a challenge and sometimes stressful.
Olympic Athlete Captures Impressive Photo of Northern Lights from Airplane
An Olympic-winning athlete and photography enthusiast ingeniously worked out how to shoot the northern lights mid-air whilst he was on a flight to Paris.
Photographer Captures Amazing Shot of Snake Hidden in the Sand
A photographer traveled to Namibia to capture well-camouflaged snakes that exclusively live in the sub-Saharan African country.
Grizzly 399: Where to Photograph the World’s Most Famous Bear
When a grizzly bear appears in Wyoming's Grand Teton or Yellowstone National Park, traffic comes to a grinding halt. Hundreds of cars get stuck in a traffic jam that can go on for miles - called a bear jam - and everyone's heart rate goes up in the hopes of spotting this legendary predator. Seeing a wild grizzly is the highlight of many family vacations.
Photographer Gets Life Advice From 1,000 Strangers in 48 States
Photographer Imran Nuri has driven 15,298 miles in 12 weeks to speak to 1,019 strangers and seek life advice in the lower 48 United States.
Virtual Photo Tour Takes You Inside Apocalyptic Seed Vault
Tucked away in the remote Arctic Svalbard archipelago is the Global Seed Vault; a backup facility for the world's crops should things go awry. The building itself looks like the lair of a James Bond villain.
How to Find and Capture Epic Landscape Photos Above the Clouds
In order to capture moments above clouds or fog, you have to find them first. In some places, this can be an easy task, while in others it can be a rare occurrence.
Why I Retired from Urban Exploration Photography (And Why You Shouldn’t)
As I crept around a massive abandoned World War II-era train yard, I realized the Eastern European security guards had dogs with them.
Extraordinarily Rare Giant Phantom Jellyfish Caught on Camera
An extraordinarily rare giant phantom jellyfish, which can stretch a huge 30 feet in length, has been caught on camera.
Photographer Takes 24 Trips to Havana to Capture the ‘Soul of Cuba’
A photographer has undergone 24 trips to Cuba to capture the country's "soul" in a series of wondrous pictures.
Shooting the Landscape at 70 Miles an Hour
Landscape photography at 70 mph. Is it even possible? For years the idea of landscape photography was to put your camera on a tripod, frame very carefully, then wait for the light to be perfect before you shot. But what if you had to do everything in exactly the opposite way?
Photographer Endures Five Months on Arctic Ice to Capture Polar Bears
Photographer Florian Ledoux endured endless winter months and Arctic sea ice shooting nature documentaries and as a result, he believes he has spent more time with polar bears than any crew before him.
Photos of Last Northern White Rhino on Earth Wins Travel Photo Contest
A photographer who documented the companionship between one of the world's last two remaining northern white rhinos and her keeper has won Travel Photographer of the Year 2022.
Why Every Wildlife Photographer Should Safari in Kenya’s Masai Mara
Every year from late June through early October, wildlife photographers flock to Masai Mara National Reserve, an area of preserved savannah wilderness in southwestern Kenya.
Photographer Captures Beauty from Iceland to the Edges of the Earth
Pelican Pro photographer and filmmaker Benjamin Hardman was so drawn to arctic landscapes, he traded in his life on the warm shores of Australia to live in Iceland, one of the harshest environments on Earth.
Urban Explorer Photographer Lists the ‘Craziest’ Things He Has Found
An urban explorer photographer has revealed the "craziest" things he has come across while photographing abandoned spaces.
Underwater Photographer Captures Al Capone’s Sunken Speakeasy
An underwater photographer documented a speakeasy boat that was supplied with booze by notorious gangster Al Capone until it sank in 1932.
Acclaimed Travel Photographer Shares 7 Must-Take Expedition Cruises
Today, interest in adventure travel is at an all-time high. Most modern day travelers design their travel itineraries based on the exciting experiences that it will provide. For photographers, this is especially true, as portfolio worthy images often come from adventurous experiences.
Photos Reveal New Eruption of Hawaii’s Kīlauea Volcano
Hawaii’s Kīlauea volcano, which erupted for 16 months beginning in September 2021, is erupting once again, new photos released by the United States Geological Survey (USGS) Hawaiian Volcano Observatory show.
Flying with Film: How to Handle X-ray Checkpoints as a Photographer
My wife and kids have standardized joking about how long it takes dad to get through airport and other security checks when traveling and visiting museums. No, I'm not a supervillain with an evil laugh, I'm just a film photographer!
Photos of the Annual Flamingos Festival at Pulicat Lake in India
Pulicat lake of Tamil Nadu, India is a safe haven for thousands of flamingos every year during the spring and autumn migration seasons.
9 Tips For Photographing Wildlife In Winter
Most photographers would agree that wildlife photography is challenging, even in pleasant conditions. OM SYSTEM Ambassador and Colorado-based photographer Arthur Leforestier, however, enjoys the challenge and rewards that come with photographing wildlife in harsh winter environments. Capturing compelling images of wild animals in the cold winter months requires careful planning and creative photography, and Leforestier shares with PetaPixel what he has learned throughout his career.
Spectacular Photos Showcase Secret Locations From Around the World
These stunning photos are of secret locations off the beaten track where photographers will have to work a little harder to find.
Photographer Aims to Capture Her ‘Wild Soul’ in Evocative Self Portraits
With picturesque backdrops of sweeping landscapes and other transcendental expressions of the wilderness, photographer Anna Heimkreiter aims to capture a portion of her personhood or rather ‘wild soul’ through the lens of a Sony Alpha 7 III.
Photographer Captures the Gorgeous Night Skies Above Jordan
Photographer Benjamin Barakat has spent the last four years working on his skills as a night sky photographer and now helps others create masterful scenes in beautiful locations.
Red Castle: A Photographer’s View of the Iconic Alhambra in Spain
Transcendental. Whether seen on its perch on Granada's Sabika hill against a backdrop of the Sierra Nevada or from the inside, where 13th- and 14th-century Muslim artisans, using the most advanced techniques of their time, fashioned an interior so surreal, it leaves the mind disoriented.
The Winners of PetaPixel’s Wild Personalities Photo Contest
The Galápagos Islands is a bucket list destination for almost any photographer, thanks to the remote archipelago's diverse wildlife and stunning scenery. After winning the grand prize of the PetaPixel Wild Personalities Photo Contest, sponsored by OM SYSTEM and Lindblad Expeditions, one photographer and their chosen guest will be able to experience the “living museum and showcase of evolution” onboard Lindblad Expeditions' newest ship, the National Geographic Islander II, as well as an OM SYSTEM OM-1 camera kit.
Photographer Beautifully Captures Glaciers to Inspire Others to See Them
Photographer Alex Savu captures stunning photos of glaciers as he seeks to inspire others to visit the Arctic phenomena.
Photographer Drives 1,600 miles on Epic Photo Tour of Malaysia
Photographer Mok JC embarked on an epic 11-day road trip taking in the stunning scenery that Malaysia has to offer.
Shooting ‘Haiku Photos’ in Iceland
I recently returned from 10 days in Iceland. After years of critiquing students’ photos with respect to “haiku photography,” I thought it would be useful to point that laser at my recent shooting.
An Uncropped View of the Mother Road: True-Life Images of Route 66
The nostalgia-inducing, expansive roadway known as Route 66 has been a pop culture darling in the U.S. for decades. But in photographer Jeff Sonnabend’s latest photo series and upcoming book, The Route 66 Primer, An Uncropped View of the Mother Road, viewers are left with an alternatively more grounded and realistic view of the renowned roadway.
Win a Trip to the Galápagos Islands and an OM-1 Camera
The Galápagos Islands is a bucket list destination for almost any photographer, thanks to the remote archipelago's diverse wildlife and stunning scenery. Now, you can win a trip for two to the “living museum and showcase of evolution” onboard Lindblad Expeditions' newest ship, the National Geographic Islander II, as well as an OM-1 camera kit. The deadline to enter the PetaPixel Wild Personalities Photo Contest is October 14th, so enter today for a chance to win.
Photographer Showcases the Entrancing Beauty of ‘Sacred’ Sites
For years photographer Chris Rainier has been captivated with the process of exploring the meaning of ‘sacredness’ in a world filled with numerous religions, identities, and increasing consumerism.
The Winners of the 2022 Nature Conservancy Photo Contest
The Nature Conservancy has announced the winners of its 2022 Photo Contest featuring images of landscapes, people, climate, and more.
Timelapse Shows the Varied, Staggering Beauty of the Dolomites
Landscape photographer Christian Möhrle recently spent a week in the northern reaches of Italy to create a gorgeous timelapse film of the Dolomites that showcases its varied landscape and stunning beauty.
Documentary on Iceland’s Retreating Glaciers Illustrates the Climate Crisis
Greenhouse gasses and a warming atmosphere may be invisible, but the consequences of climate change sit clearly in sight. In a State of Change, a social documentary featuring wildlife photographer Donal Boyd, seeks to illustrate the climate crisis while confronting the challenge of pulling off such a monumental visual task.
Photographing the Diverse Wildlife and Nature of the Galápagos Islands
The Galápagos Islands are high on most wildlife photographers' bucket list, and for good reason. While photographers may not find intimidating predators like lions or larger than life land mammals like elephants, there is a reason the Galápagos is known as a “living museum and showcase of evolution.”
Vertigo-Inducing Photos of a Record-Setting 1.4-Mile Highline Walk
This past May, Nathan Paulin set a world record for the longest highline: a 2,200 meter long (nearly 1.4 miles) walk over 100 meters (about 328 feet) in the air at Mont-Saint Michel, a UNESCO world heritage site in France.