Madison Square Garden’s First Official Photographer Dies

Legendary photographer George Kalinsky, who spent over 50 years documenting events at Madison Square Garden, has passed away. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2025-1-23 16:49

Master Photographer and Inspirational Educator John Blakemore Dies at 88

Inspiring British photographer and teacher John Blakemore died this week at 88.

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2025-1-19 23:00

Legendary ‘Miracle on Ice’ Photographer Heinz Kluetmeier Dies at 82

Acclaimed and influential Sports Illustrated photographer Heinz Kluetmeier died on January 14, 2025, at age 82 from complications of Parkinson's disease. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2025-1-16 22:25

Provocative Fashion Photographer Oliviero Toscani Dies at 82

Italian fashion photographer Oliviero Toscani, best known for his provocative advertising campaigns for the Benetton clothing brand, has died at age 82. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2025-1-13 21:15

Legendary Fashion Photographer Gian Paolo Barbieri Dies at 89

Gian Paolo Barbieri, who was considered one of Italy's greatest fashion photographers, has died at the age of 89.

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2024-12-19 20:35

Longest-Serving Royal Family Photographer Anwar Hussein Dies

The British Royal family's longest-serving official photographer Anwar Hussein -- who was renowned for his informal portraits of Princess Diana -- has died at age 85. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-10-10 20:46

Thomas Hoepker, Who Shot 9/11’s Most Controversial Photo, Dies Age 88

Thomas Hoepker, a renowned German photographer who captured iconic images of the late 20th century, has died peacefully age 88. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-7-12 16:03

Photographer Who Captured Reagan Assassination Attempt Dies Age 77

Pulitzer prize-winning photographer Ron Edmonds has died at age 77. Edmonds was the senior White House photographer for The Associated Press (AP) and captured the Ronald Reagan assassination attempt in 1981. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-6-4 18:29

Videographer Employed by Skydiving Company Dies After Parachute Fails to Open

A videographer, who was employed by a skydiving company, tragically died after his parachute failed to open.

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2024-5-15 18:31

Photographer Dies After Being Swept Into the Sea While Shooting Big Waves

A photographer on the Canary Island of Tenerife has died while taking photos of 16-foot waves crashing against the shore.

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2024-4-12 17:53

Acclaimed Astrophotographer Alyn Wallace Tragically Dies at 34

Gifted astrophotographer, author, and educator Alyn Wallace tragically passed away last week at the young age of 34.

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2024-4-2 22:19

Gritty Russian Photographer Dmitry Markov Dies Age 42

Dmitry Markov, a Russian photographer who shot exclusively on smartphones and was known for capturing provincial areas around Moscow, has died at age 42. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-2-21 15:50

Watch a Chameleon Erupt in Stunning Color Moments Before She Dies

This is the incredible moment a female chameleon erupts in glorious color in a poignant final display before its death.

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2024-1-29 18:02

Legendary Fashion Photographer Hans Feurer Dies at 85

Legendary fashion photographer Hans Feurer, who shot the groundbreaking 1983 Kenzo ad campaign starring supermodel Iman, has died. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-1-23 16:29

Fearless Apartheid Photographer Peter Magubane Dies Aged 91

Fearless South African photographer Peter Magubane, who captured 40 years of South Africa's apartheid era, has died.

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2024-1-3 17:43

Wedding Photographer Dies After Falling From Roof While Taking Pictures

A wedding photographer in Japan has died after he fell from the roof of a restaurant while photographing a couple as they prepared for their wedding. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-12-15 15:09

Legendary Photographer Who Captured 1980s Surfing Dies Aged 77

A photographer who spent the last 60 years shooting surf photos and became a legendary name in the sport has passed away aged 77. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-11-17 15:08

Acclaimed Food Photographer Aubrie Pick Dies Aged 42

Acclaimed food photographer Aubrie Pick has died at the age of 42 after a brief battle with an aggressive form of cancer.

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2023-11-10 19:40

Photographer Employed by Skydiving Company Dies on ‘Routine Jump’

A photographer employed as a camera "flyer" at a skydiving company died after being critically injured in an accident.

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2023-10-25 17:24

Photographer Who Shot Iconic Image of Challenger Disaster Dies

Photographer Bruce Weaver, who shot the definitive image of the Space Shuttle Challenger breaking apart after lift-off, has died. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-10-12 15:55

British Analog Photographer Dies in Israel After Hamas Invasion

A British film photographer is believed to have died in Israel after Hamas invaded the country this past weekend.

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2023-10-10 14:19

Daring Dutch Photographer Erwin Olaf Dies Aged 64

Renowned Dutch photographer Erwin Olaf, whose diverse work covered subjects such as gay nightlife in Amsterdam to portraits of the Dutch royal family, has died. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-9-21 12:58

Photojournalist and Holocaust Survivor Henri Dauman Dies At 90

Photographer Henri Dauman, who has been called one of the greatest photojournalists of the 20th century, has died at the age of 90. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-9-19 20:17

Renowned Italian Photographer Paolo Di Paolo Dies Aged 98

Renowned Italian photographer Paolo Di Paolo -- who captured the glamor of postwar Italy with his camera -- has died at the age of 98. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-6-13 01:32

Law and Order Photographer Jessica Burstein Dies Aged 76

Jessica Burstein, who was the longtime photographer for the Law & Order franchise as well as capturing historic photos of New York City has died aged 76. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-4-25 18:22

Kwame Brathwaite, Photographer of ‘Black is Beautiful’, Dies at 85

Kwame Brathwaite, the photographer and activist who famously proclaimed "black is beautiful," has passed away. He was 85.

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2023-4-5 20:50

Photographer Dies After Falling from a Parking Garage while Taking Pictures

An award-winning photojournalist from Virginia has died after falling 80 feet from a parking garage while taking pictures.

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2023-2-2 16:05

‘Hollywood’s Favorite Photographer’ Douglas Kirkland Dies at Age 88

Photographer to the stars Douglas Kirkland has died at his home in California. He was 88.

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2022-10-5 18:23

Legendary Vietnam War Photographer Tim Page Dies Aged 78

Famous Vietnam War photographer Tim Page died yesterday at age 78 in his home in Australia.

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2022-8-26 15:32

Celebrated Nature Photographer Dies After Falling from a Cliff

Nate Yeun, a well-respected nature photographer, has been found dead after falling from a cliff in Hawaii while out hiking.

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2022-8-13 20:35

Florida Photographer Dies After Sand Dune Collapses on Top of Him

A Florida man has died after he became buried in the sand in what officials speculate was caused by the collapse of a dune he was leaning while photographing the morning sunrise with his GoPro. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2022-8-12 19:53

Landscape Photographer Dies Falling From 300-Foot Cliff in Oregon

Photographer Nam Ing died last week after falling from a 300-foot cliff in southwest Oregon while hiking with friends.

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2022-6-7 18:41

Iconic American Photographer and Journalist Steve Schapiro Dies at 87

Widely recognized for his photojournalism work of 20th century America and his iconic celebrity portraits, Steve Schapiro has died from pancreatic cancer. He was 87. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2022-1-20 20:26

Adobe Founder Charles Geschke Dies at 81

Charles “Chuck” Geschke, the co-founder of Adobe who helped with the development of the Portable Document Format, or PDF, died in his home of the San Francisco Bay Area suburb of Los Altos on Saturday, April 17. petapixel.com »

2021-4-19 18:12

Megacities Photographer Michael Wolf Dies at 64

Award-winning German photographer Michael Wolf, best known for his photos showing the quirks and density of megacities, has died. He was 64. The New York Times reports that Wolf died in his sleep on Wednesday at home in Hong Kong. petapixel.com »

2019-4-27 18:05

Woman ‘Dies’ At The Worlds Most Famous Landmarks To Fight Boring Tourist Pics (33 Pics)

You go to a famous landmark, you take a selfie in front of it and upload it to Instagram. Soon, your mom and everyone else starts complimenting your looks and the world wonder in the background becomes just that. boredpanda.com »

2019-4-18 11:02

Photojournalist David Douglas Duncan Dies at 102

Legendary American photojournalist David Douglas Duncan has died. One of the most influential photographers of the 20th century, Duncan was best known for his combat photographs captured during World War II and the Korean War. petapixel.com »

2018-6-8 18:25

Photographer Dies Leading Lava Flow Tour in Hawaii

A well-known Hawaiian photographer has died on the Big Island while leading a tour group near a lava flow. The group was reportedly overcome by a toxic steam cloud when it began to rain during their hike. petapixel.com »

2018-2-3 21:11

Pete Turner, Color Photography Icon, Dies at 83

Pete Turner, the American photographer who’s recognized as one of the first masters of color photography, has died. He was 83. The New York Times reports that Turner passed away from cancer at his home on Long Island, New York, on September 18th. petapixel.com »

2017-9-24 21:29

F**k Photojournalism: It’s Time for the Industry to Change Before It Dies

If you were to ask me whether or not I was surprised that there is another scandal in the photojournalism community, I would reply with a resounding and exasperated, “Hell no. ” It seems that we can’t go a year without a new photo manipulation scandal. petapixel.com »

2017-5-13 21:14

Photographer’s Camera Dies At The Beginning Of A Photoshoot, So He Uses His iPhone Instead

Sydney-based photographer Aaron Browning was just about to start a perfectly planned shoot on a sunny day when he picked up his camera to discover it wasn't working. Rather than rescheduling and going home, Browning got resourceful and decided to use his iPhone 6. His results were better than anyone could have anticipated. boredpanda.com »

2017-4-27 12:57

RIP: Photographer Lord Snowdon Dies at 86

The prominent English photographer Lord Snowdon has died. Snowdon became one of the best known photographers in the UK through his documentary photos of royalty, celebrity, and society in England. He was 86. petapixel.com »

2017-1-15 21:18

RIP: Photographer Rodney Smith Dies at 68

New York-based fashion and portrait photographer Rodney Smith passed away on December 5th, 2016. He was 68 years old. Smith’s wife Leslie woke up that Monday morning to find that Rodney has passed away unexpectedly in his sleep next to her. petapixel.com »

2016-12-16 23:33