Exceptionally talented commercial and fine art photographer Andrei Duman has spent years working on his fantastic X-ray photo series. The series, Beyond the Surface: The Art of X-Rays, is now on display in a massive exhibit at the world-famous Griffin Museum of Science and Industry (MSI) in Chicago.
While studying photography at university, Claudio Piccoli became fascinated by capturing his family's agile border collie as it jumped and played. It inspired him to explore the world of action dog photography and he has not looked back since. [Read More]
The Nikon Z8's feature-packed firmware update 3.0 is now available, but photographers with Tamron Z-mount lenses may want to hold off on the update, as Tamron has confirmed that the new firmware update negatively affects the performance of at least some of its lenses. [Read More]
In March, unusual tech company Nothing, announced the Nothing Phone 3a. Now, just months later, the flagship Nothing Phone (3) has arrived. It features four 50-megapixel cameras and a $799 price tag, making it Nothing's first true flagship phone. [Read More]
Wedding photographers typically just bring their gear to the big day -- but one couple expected theirs to bring a whole lot more than just a camera. [Read More]
U.S. senators voted to strike down a proposed 10-year ban that would have blocked states and local governments from creating their own AI regulations, dealing a major setback to tech companies that claimed such legislation would hinder innovation. [Read More]
The digiKam team has announced the official release of digiKam 8.7.0. The major update for the free open-source digital photo manager promises significant improvements to face management capabilities, GPU processing, AI-driven tools, and overall system performance. [Read More]
Sony's $25,000 Burano 8K digital motion picture camera is an absolute beast of a cinema camera. Sony has significantly improved the camera via firmware updates, and more are in the works.
The Huawei Pura 80 Ultra is a fascinating smartphone. It features a clever lens-swapping system, a large 50-megapixel image sensor, and promises the best dynamic range of any smartphone. [Read More]
Nikon Z8 firmware version 3.0 has arrived. Announced in early June, the major firmware update gives the Z8 the world's first pixel-shift high-resolution shooting mode equipped with focus shift and AE bracketing. [Read More]
U. S. Senator Mike Lee (R-Utah) has announced that he is withdrawing his latest public lands sell-off plan from the Senate budget reconciliation bill, one which would have mandated the sale of millions of acres of public land throughout the Western United States.
Bad news, film fans. Fujifilm says its analog products website was updated in error. Fujifilm Pro 400H and Superia X-Tra film remain discontinued. [Read More]
Photographers are going to struggle to get pictures of the latest psych-rock sensation The Velvet Sundown since they don't actually exist. [Read More]
Stanford University researchers conducted one of the largest randomized controlled trials on social media and emotional health, shedding light on the emotional impact of a social media detox and who can benefit most with time away from the apps. [Read More]
Facebook is quietly testing a new AI-powered feature that edits users’ photos -- even ones that haven't been uploaded and remain on a user's device. [Read More]
Recently, at the Bild Expo in New York City, I asked some prestigious photographers and creative professionals an important question: What is the greatest digital camera of all time? Some said the Fujifilm X100 series, some said the Nikon D780, and I even heard the DJI Pocket 3.
In a groundbreaking collaboration with Blackmagic Design, Canal+ is set to offer an unprecedented viewing experience with its latest MotoGP documentary. [Read More]
When it comes to photography, Alex Bain has carved a unique niche for himself in the world of toy photography. From capturing dramatic battles between Star Wars characters to bringing to life sci-fi and horror figures, his work has captivated audiences by blending cinematic techniques with the playful nature of toys. [Read More]
Tamron, which is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year, has published a new report that says that the company has the largest market share of all third-party lens manufacturers. [Read More]
Leica, a name synonymous with photographic excellence, marks a monumental milestone this year, celebrating 100 years of innovation, craftsmanship, and artistry. To honor this enduring legacy, the new book "100 Leica Stories" offers an extensive look into the history, culture, and unparalleled impact of the Leica camera. [Read More]
There's a certain charm to the 1990s Nintendo Game Boy camera that seemingly never goes away. Last year, it was reborn as a webcam, and now it's coming to the iPhone. [Read More]
Google has resumed the rollout of its AI-powered “Ask Photos” feature in Google Photos after a pause. The company is also making some updates to how it works. [Read More]
Before George Lucas became one of the most influential figures in modern cinema, he was a teenager immersed in Modesto, California’s street racing culture during the early 1960s.
Denmark will give people copyright over their own faces and voices in a bid to fight the rise of AI-generated deepfakes.
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When the Midjourney newsletter hit my inbox late at night, one line stood out: "Video is now live for everyone." That was enough. Sleep had to wait. [Read More]
The U.S. Department of State has announced that nonimmigrant visa applicants must now disclose and set all social media accounts to public as part of an enhanced vetting process. [Read More]
Vivo is bringing its new X200 FE smartphone to select global markets, putting flagship-level specs into a smaller form factor. While it is part of the X200 series, the FE borrows elements from different models rather than a slimmed-down version of the X200 Pro or Ultra. [Read More]
A photographer was sentenced to sixteen years in a Russian prison for sharing a publicly available book and declassified archival photographs of Soviet bunkers. [Read More]
The much-hyped F1 movie has been released in theaters this week and the production has been a bonanza of innovation and risk-taking. Here are five of the best stories from the making of F1. [Read More]
Getty Images has dropped its primary copyright infringement claims against AI image company Stability AI in a high-profile legal battle at London’s High Court. [Read More]
Google Earth has transformed the way people explore and understand the world from its viral launch to its role in scientific discovery and environmental planning. To celebrate its 20th anniversary, Google Earth looks back at some of the most significant moments in its history and highlights how it remains an essential tool for millions worldwide. [Read More]
The eufyMake E1 UV Printer recently launched on Kickstarter, drawing attention for its promise to bring professional-grade printing to home users and small businesses alike. [Read More]
This week on The PetaPixel Podcast, the team chats about the state of the "midrange" camera and how it might not be in the place it was just a few short years ago.
In the world of wildlife photography, capturing fast-moving subjects from a distance requires the perfect blend of reach, speed, and image quality. Sigma, renowned for its high-performance lenses, has recently announced the launch of the Sigma 300-600mm f/4 DG DN OS Sports, a powerful zoom lens specifically designed for wildlife photographers. [Read More]
The Landsat 7 satellite has signed off on its 25 years of taking photos of Earth with one last image of Las Vegas showing that the City of Sin has almost doubled in size since the spacecraft first snapped it 25 years ago.
Earlier this month, PetaPixel reported on the Echolens, a point-and-shoot camera that is all-in on replicating the charm of analog point-and-shoot cameras in a digital package.
What's old is new again. VSCO has unveiled a standalone camera application for iPhone, VSCO Capture.
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Photographer Edward Burtynsky has dedicated his life's work to documenting the impact humans have on the planet, producing stunning photographs that evoke both awe and concern. [Read More]
Independent filmmaker and designer Bryce Zimmerman has announced the release of a new piece of in-camera effects gear, the VariColour Filter Tray, hereafter referred to as "VariColor.
The complete impact Legacy Survey of Space and Time (LSST) camera's mind-blowing first photos is now much easier to appreciate thanks to new videos featuring the pair of historic images.
A tourist wrecked a priceless oil painting when he leaned in for a photo beside it, fell, and tore a huge hole in the canvas. [Read More]
Magic Lantern, the beloved suite of software enhancements for Canon cameras, has returned with a new group of developers hard at work on improved software. [Read More]
Meta and Oakley have announced a pair of new Performance AI "smart glasses" designed for athletes and sports fans alike. The Oakley Meta HSTN smart glasses arrive soon, and both companies are calling them a "game changer" in the growing AI-driven smart glasses space. [Read More]
This week on the PetaPixel Podast, Chris Niccolls, Jordan Drake, and Jaron Schneider are here with a special episode as they took to the Photography Stage at the BILD Expo in New York City for a live recording! [Read More]
Alongside new Photoshop and Lightroom updates, Adobe recently unveiled Project Indigo, a new computational photography camera app. [Read More]
The 12th edition of the annual California Academy of Sciences' BigPicture Photography Competition celebrates the world's best nature, landscape, and wildlife photographers. [Read More]
It has been just over two years since unconventional multi-disciplinary artist Stuart Semple announced Abode, a suite of creative apps aimed at taking on creative industry monolith, Adobe.
The Zebra Daylight Processing Tank offers large format photographers an innovative processing solution that combines convenience, efficiency, and reliability. The Zebra Daylight Tank enables the daylight processing of large-format film, plates, and photographic paper, all without the need for a traditional darkroom setup. [Read More]
As expected, President Donald Trump will extend TikTok's sale deadline for the third time, giving the popular social media app yet another lengthy reprieve to comply with the law. [Read More]
A cameraman has filed a lawsuit against a former WWE wrestler over injuries he claims to have incurred when he went “off script.” [Read More]
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) and Chandra X-ray Observatory combined their efforts to look at the Bullet Cluster in a new way, enabling scientists to precisely map the cluster's dark matter. [Read More]
When we think of fireworks, most of us picture familiar, vibrant bursts of color lighting up the night sky, each explosion a momentary spectacle in a blossom of color.
In a notable addition to its growing catalog of budget-friendly yet capable manual lenses, 7Artisans has officially announced its new 10mm f/3.5 ultra-wide-angle lens for APS-C mirrorless cameras. [Read More]
Pick up a dusty old lens from a flea market, an estate sale, or even your own forgotten storage bin, and you might notice something strange glinting beneath the surface of the front element: delicate white threads, odd patterns like spiderwebs or frost creeping across the inside of the glass.
The DJI Power 2000, the company's latest portable power solution, is extremely powerful and can be expanded to a whopping 22,528Wh. When expanded, it has enough power to charge a typical DJI drone 24 times, a laptop nearly 20 times, and a digital camera 118 times. [Read More]
Over the last couple of years, the number of computers, headphones, cameras, and portable batteries that charge with USB-C that I've acquired has ballooned substantially.
AI has an image problem. Hollywood won't admit to using it -- even though it is. Copyright battles are taking place in law courts, and things aren't going well for creators. [Read More]
Jaanna Steidle from the United States has been crowned the inaugural winner of the International Aerial Photographer of the Year competition. [Read More]
Tamron has announced the 16-30mm f/2. 8 Di III VXD G2 zoom lens for both Sony E-mount and Nikon Z-mount, completing its second generation trinity -- the "Daisangen" as Tamron calls it -- as the new lens joins the 28-75mm f/2.
It has been heavily promoted for IMAX, but the F1 movie is available to watch in 4DX as well. Which one is better?
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Wildlife photographer Randy Robbins has captured footage of the endangered Sierra Nevada red fox in Lassen Volcanic National Park, a species so rare that fewer than 30 are believed to remain in the wild, according to the U.
Google is reportedly getting ready to release its mobile video editing app YouTube Create on iOS.
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Did Christmas come early? It’s the middle of the summer, and I am testing my favorite lens focal length. Not only that, the lens also happens to have a fast f/1. 4 aperture and this comes just days after having tested the very impressive Viltrox 85mm f/1.
A federal proposal that would ban states and local governments from having their own regulations around AI for the next ten years is moving closer to being signed into law. [Read More]
IMAX-loving cinema fans have another blockbuster to look forward to, as Amazon MGM Studios is bringing author Andy Weir's best-selling sci-fi novel, Project Hail Mary, to the very big screen in 2026.
Apple filed a fascinating image sensor technology patent last month, which describes a stacked image sensor with vast dynamic range and very low noise. [Read More]
For the first time, scientists have recorded footage of two wild killer whales, also known as orcas, engaging in behavior that resembles kissing. [Read More]
It is the film Charlie Chaplin never wanted audiences to see that has been painstakingly restored to 4K for a project that has taken literal decades to complete. [Read More]
In Somerset, Kentucky, crowds have been gathering to watch a General Lee car jump over a fountain. However, the stunt almost ended horrifically for one cameraman. [Read More]
The James Webb Space Telescope's (JWST) latest target is Messier 82 (M82), also known as the Cigar Galaxy. The nearby galaxy is five times more luminous than the Milky Way.
The W. Eugene Smith Fund announced it is now accepting applications for its 46th annual Grant in Humanistic Photography which will provide more than $67,000 in total grants, with the top honor receiving $30,000. [Read More]
Award-winning photographer Kane Hibberd will debut his highly anticipated exhibition Scale, a world premiere that showcases a remarkable collection of life-sized photographs, capturing 100 legendary guitars that have shaped the history of modern music. [Read More]
The Honor 400 is a mid-range phone that is as much a showcase of the company’s AI features as it is about mobile photography. [Read More]
Imagen, the AI-driven post-production platform for photographers, has launched the Profile Shop, a new digital marketplace featuring AI editing profiles. Through the new marketplace, seasoned photographers can monetize their curated styles, and up-and-coming photographers can more easily develop a personal style all their own. [Read More]
CineStill has announced CS Negative+ Convert Tools, a free set of tools that integrate into Adobe Creative Cloud apps that promise to deliver true-to-film color with fast results, straight out of camera. [Read More]