I’ve been swimming in this industry since the spring of 1997, ultimately on both sides of the lens. I have witnessed titans rise and fall with the decimation of film in favor of digital pixels. I’ve taken part in the tidal wave of new and incredible talent from around the world thanks to affordable cameras […]
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With at least 32 journalists having been killed in Russia's ongoing war on Ukraine, veteran photojournalist Timothy Fadek is sharing practical advice for other photographers on how to stay safe while covering the conflict. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2022-07-31 18:16
I love being a wedding photographer. I get to work with amazing couples, travel to incredible places and do something that is fundamentally creative. While weddings offer unparalleled opportunities for creativity due to the nature of shooting so many different people in different places, there are things I consciously keep in mind to make sure […] petapixel.com »
2018-08-08 19:31
A week and a bit ago I was in Falmouth, on stage, in front of maybe a bit less than 100 or so students. It was Tuesday, around 2pm. I felt oddly calm and eager. They looked expectedly unenthusiastic. petapixel.com »
2016-11-17 23:16
What would you do if you were stranded in the wild with nothing but your camera gear? Could you fashion tools for yourself to stay alive? That’s what Chris Niccolls of TCSTV explores in this unusual 14-minute video. petapixel.com »
2016-10-04 18:53
A group of 647 photography students and professionals have together signed a letter demanding Magnum Photos actively participate in addressing sexual harassment in the industry, namely with regards to accusations made against its photographer David Alan Harvey.
Celebrity photographer Marcus Hyde—whose CV includes clients such as Kim Kardashian, Kanye West and Ariana Grande—is being accused of bribing a model to send him nude photos, a claim that inspired other models to share more serious accusations of sexual harassment and even assault.
In light of another prominent figure in the photography industry being accused of sexual misconduct, I feel compelled to pen my feelings about it all, specifically what it has done to MY profession of choice; photojournalism.
Renowned American fashion photographer Bruce Weber has been sued by a male model for sexual harassment and discrimination. The lawsuit accuses Weber of “casting couch practices.” The New York Post reports that the lawsuit was just filed by 28-year-old model Jason Boyce in Manhattan, and that it details an incident that occurred back in December […]