‘Unconventional’ Documentary About Czech Photographer Gets US Release
An intriguing new documentary film that is tipped to contend in this year's Oscars has just dropped its official United States trailer. [Read More] petapixel.com »
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Documentary Explores Life and Work of Iconic Photographer Steve Schapiro
The trailer for Steve Schapiro: Being Everywhere has been released, giving fans a first look at the documentary about the iconic American photographer and journalist. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2025-9-29 15:33
Documentary Uncovers Story of 12-Year-Old Vietnam War Photojournalist
A new BBC short documentary has uncovered the story of Lo Manh Hung, a 12-year-old photographer who covered the Vietnam War and is believed to be the world’s youngest photojournalist. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2025-9-12 13:41
A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Making PetaPixel’s Documentary Film ‘No Guarantees’
Making a movie of any kind, scripted or otherwise, is a massive endeavor. Not only do you need to assemble the right team, but you also need to figure out budgets, manage every shooting day carefully, and prepare for every eventuality. petapixel.com »
2025-9-12 04:01
Film Friday: Documentary unpacks the complex history of Edwin Land and Polaroid
Last week, we shared that a company is creating a new folding instant camera inspired by the iconic Polaroid SX-70. It's quite nice timing, then, that shortly after we saw that news, we stumbled on Mr. dpreview.com »
2025-8-15 15:30
Documentary Filmmaker Suggests ‘Napalm Girl’ Photo Credit Was Changed Out of Loyalty to Nick Ut
The executive producer of The Stringer documentary has suggested that photo editor Horst Faas changed the credit on the famous Napalm Girl photo out of loyalty to Nick Ut. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2025-8-6 14:41
Documentary Tells Story of America’s Once ‘Most Famous Female Photographer’
The first trailer for Naked Ambition has been released -- a documentary about Bunny Yeager, the pinup model-turned-photographer once hailed as America’s most famous woman behind the camera. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2025-8-6 15:55
Filming an Interactive Immersive Documentary Using a Custom Blackmagic 3D Camera Rig
Last week, PetaPixel spoke to the creative team behind the new immersive documentary, D-Day: The Camera Soldier, that explores the untold story of a D-Day combat cameraman through reconstructed old photos and footage and current-day interviews for Apple Vision Pro users. petapixel.com »
2025-6-8 19:02
‘The Stringer’ Documentary About ‘Napalm Girl’ Photo to Play at DC Film Festival
The Stringer, a documentary that has sent shockwaves through the world of photojournalism, will play at the DC/DOX Film Festival next month in the nation's capital. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2025-5-29 15:11
Groundbreaking Immersive Documentary Explores the Untold Story of a D-Day Combat Cameraman
A new interactive documentary delves into the untold story of a World War II D-Day combat cameraman, the late Richard Taylor. Available exclusively for Apple Vision Pro, the immersive documentary pieces together an 80-year-old story with the veteran's daughter, bringing the past back to life and honoring an incredible legacy. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2025-5-28 21:40
‘Mr. Polaroid’ is a New Documentary About Edwin Land and Instant Photos
An upcoming TV documentary will look at inventor Edwin Land who is most famous for creating instant photography and founding the Polaroid Corporation. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2025-5-2 14:34
Palestinian Photojournalist and Subject of Upcoming Cannes Documentary Killed by Israeli Airstrike
A Palestinian photojournalist whose work is at the heart of an upcoming Cannes documentary has been killed in an Israeli airstrike. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2025-4-18 16:14
Documentary Tells Story of Army Photographers Who Captured Nazi Camp Liberation on 35mm Film
A new documentary uses the 35mm film footage that two army photographers captured of the liberation of Bergen-Belsen concentration camp during World War II. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2025-4-11 19:24
Netflix Documentary Focuses on the Photographer Who Saved a Baby Pangolin
Premiering April 21, the new Netflix documentary Pangolin: Kulu's Journey shares the heartwarming story of wildlife photographer Gareth Thomas and his rehabbing an endangered pangolin, Kulu. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2025-4-2 22:42
The Best Photo Books of Documentary Photography
Fact: Instagram isn't photography. Nor is TikTok. The work that you're often seeing do well on Instagram is only really doing well there. Those photographers probably aren't getting paid to do actual documentary photography with publications. thephoblographer.com »
2025-3-24 07:00
Darkroom on wheels: How photography is helping displaced children heal
It's easy to get caught up in the gear side of things with photography, but at its core, regardless of equipment, the medium can be a powerful tool for finding healing, hope and joy. Emmy-nominated filmmaker and photojournalist Ilie Mitaru explores this theme in his recent documentary, First Frames. dpreview.com »
2025-3-22 22:17
Documentary May Have Illegally Used Deepfake of Scarlett Johansson in Lingerie
A recent documentary about AI-generated pornography may have broken the law when it featured deepfaked footage of actress Scarlett Johansson in lingerie. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2025-2-3 16:13
Nick Ut Plans Defamation Lawsuit Against ‘Napalm Girl’ Documentary Makers
Photographer Nick Ut is reportedly planning to file a defamation lawsuit against the filmmakers of The Stringer -- a movie which casts aspersions on his authorship of the Napalm Girl photograph. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2025-1-31 19:30
Groundbreaking Documentary Relies Entirely on Police Body Cam Footage
A revolutionary new documentary The Perfect Neighbor relies almost entirely on police body camera footage and dashcam video to tell the story of a 2023 murder. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2025-1-30 19:59
Documentary Photography Grant: Here’s Your Chance to Win $30,000
Documentary photographers have always been at the forefront of highlighting challenging issues in our society. From the living conditions in certain parts of the world to the challenges faced in conserving our environment, documentary photography continues to showcase the human condition in its myriad hues and shades. thephoblographer.com »
2025-1-29 23:00
New Documentary Claims This Vietnamese Photographer Took The Iconic ‘Napalm Girl’ Shot
The controversy surrounding the iconic "Napalm Girl" photograph continues to evolve. A documentary titled "The Stringer" has been in production for the past two years, premiered on January 25 at the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah. thephoblographer.com »
2025-1-28 16:26
Documentary Names Photographer it Claims Really Took ‘Napalm Girl’ Image
A documentary that asserts Nick Ut did not take The Terror of War, better known as Napalm Girl, aired last night and named Vietnamese stringer, Thanh Nghe, as the photographer instead. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2025-1-26 15:42
How a New Documentary Challenges Nick Ut’s Role in Iconic ‘Napalm Girl’ Photo
One of the most famous anti-war photographs of all time has been Nick Ut's Napalm Girl, originally known as The Terror of War, captured on June 8, 1972, during the Vietnam War. Anyone with even the slightest interest in the medium has seen the image at least once in their lives. thephoblographer.com »
2025-1-20 17:00
Documentary Asserts ‘Napalm Girl’ Was Not Taken by Nick Ut, AP Refutes the Claims
In a pre-emptive strike against an upcoming documentary that casts aspersions on Nick Ut's credit on the famous Napalm Girl photograph taken during the Vietnam War, the Associated Press has released a lengthy report re-asserting that Ut was indeed the photographer. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2025-1-17 18:17
Leila Saidane’s Work Is an Example of the Future of Documentary Photography
Earlier this year, students enrolled The University of Texas at Austin's School of Journalism and Media (in the Moody College of Communication) were encouraged to apply for a six-month mentorship with a Canon Explorer of Light. petapixel.com »
2024-12-9 22:08
‘Space Cowboy’ is a Documentary About a Flying Cameraman Who Films Cars Falling From the Sky
A documentary about a pioneering cameraman who jumps from planes so he can film cars falling from the sky is set to be released. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2024-10-31 20:22
Watch The Trailer for ‘I am Martin Parr’ Documentary
The trailer for I am Martin Parr has been released giving fans a first look at the documentary about the celebrated photographer. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2024-10-25 16:23
Kate Winslet Narrates Fascinating Short Documentary on Lee Miller
The History Channel has released an absorbing video about the life and career of photographer Lee Miller that is narrated by Kate Winslet. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2024-9-25 15:21
Guidelines Aim to Help Documentary Filmmakers Using Generative AI Tools
A volunteer group of more than 300 producers and researchers have published a set of guidelines for the use of generative AI in documentaries. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2024-9-16 15:37
Documentary Explores Corky Lee: Photographer of Asian-American Life
A new documentary explores the life and career of photographer Corky Lee who turned his lens to the Asian Americans who are so often left out of history. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2024-6-27 17:13
Documentary Will Explore Oscar-Winning Actress Jessica Lange’s Photography
An upcoming documentary will celebrate American Horror Story actress Jessica Lange's decades-long passion for photography.
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petapixel.com »2024-5-17 17:31
Wes Anderson Produces Documentary on Photographer James Hamilton
A new documentary, that is executive-produced by Wes Anderson, explores the life and work of American photographer James Hamilton. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2024-4-26 14:58
Netflix Accused of Using AI Photos in True Crime Documentary
Netflix has been accused of using AI-manipulated images in a new true crime documentary What Jennifer Did.
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petapixel.com »2024-4-15 15:43
Unveiling the 2024 Thin Line Fest: A Fusion of Documentary, Music, and Photography
Tucked away in the artists’ enclave of Denton, Texas, Thin Line Fest is an artistic adventure filled with communal celebration and discovery. What started as a documentary film festival in 2007 is now a lively mosaic of artistic expression with seven music stages and multiple photography galleries. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2024-2-13 20:56
What I Learned While Shooting a National Geographic Documentary
Standing on top of the desolate mountain, 4000 meters (13,000 feet) up on the Tibetan Plateau, our bodies were freezing and our batteries were dying but we needed to get the final shot for the documentary. petapixel.com »
2024-1-13 22:22
Documentary Charts Jewish Photographer’s Extraordinary Life
The trailer for a documentary about the photographer Roman Vishinac -- who is best known for documenting Jewish life in Eastern Europe in the years prior to World War II -- has been released. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2024-1-11 18:01
‘Tish’ Documentary Honors the Late British Photographer Tish Murtha
Social documentary photographer Tish Murtha may not have garnered much acclaim for her photographic work while alive, but it is, nevertheless, powerful in what it portrays and remains relevant to this day. petapixel.com »
2023-12-1 03:25
Anna Bedynska Beautifully Describes Real Documentary Photography
Photographers tend to take two different sides on AI imagery. Some say that it's not photography. Others embrace it and try to learn the technology to add to their skill sets. In our interviews on this website, we've discussed lots of different opinions that photographers have on AI. thephoblographer.com »
2023-10-18 22:00
New Documentary Helps Wrap Your Mind Around James Webb’s Photos
Following the success of the "Ultimate Space Telescope" documentary, PBS's science series NOVA has released a second film titled "New Eye on the Universe" that aims to provide a better understanding of how James Webb is deepening the understanding of the universe. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2023-2-24 19:44
Documentary Explores Civil Rights Photographer Who Was on FBI Payroll
A new documentary explores the life and works of Ernest Withers, an iconic civil rights photographer who was revealed to be an FBI informant after he died. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2022-10-15 14:02
This Great Documentary Camera is on Sale Right Now!
The Fujifilm GFX 50R is on sale right now for an insanely great price. Actually, it’s now at its lowest price point! Some of us only need a 50MP medium format camera body and don’t care for AI scene detection. thephoblographer.com »
2022-10-12 19:00
The Importance of Still Life for Documentary Photography
When I work on a blueprint for a potential documentary project most of my attention goes to unpacking whatever it was that drew my initial interest – usually a collection of themes, locations, and characters that I will visit in order to discover what direction the story will end up going in. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2022-10-11 21:29
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. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2022-9-30 20:51
Documentary on Activist Photographer Wins Top Prize at Venice Film Festival
A documentary film about photographer Nan Goldin and her fight to hold a pharmaceutical firm accountable for the U.S. opioid crisis has won the top Golden Lion award at the Venice Film Festival this weekend, only the second time a documentary has won the illustrious prize. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2022-9-13 14:27
Documentary Highlights Brave Women Photographers Who Cover Warzones
No Ordinary Life is a film that explores the work of women photojournalists who put themselves in perilous situations to document conflict. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2022-8-13 17:02
Hour-Long Documentary Chronicles James Webb’s Journey Into Space
NOVA, a PBS award-winning science series, has premiered a new special that chronicles the James Webb Space Telescope's journey into space through the capture of its first incredible photos. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2022-7-15 20:22
Documentary Film on ‘Father of the Motion Picture’ Touring Globally
A documentary about the life of trailblazing 19th-century photographer Eadweard Muybridge has received favorable reviews after it has been shown at various film festivals. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2022-6-24 22:13
Video: The history of Zeiss, from the microscope to the moon landing
YouTube channel DW Documentary has published a 25-minute program detailing the 175 year history of Zeiss, a name now synonymous with photography despite its origin story beginning well before cameras would become commonplace. dpreview.com »
2022-6-22 17:40
Observation and Investigation for Documentary Photography
If the intention behind a photograph is to produce something photographic, weighted by aesthetic merit, or artistic expression, then it is your observation via the camera that you are most likely going to share in that image. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2022-5-6 20:14
How Smartphone Cameras Have Impacted Documentary Photographers
Acclaimed Magnum photographer and judge on VISION+ Mobile PhotoAwards 2021, Martin Parr has shared his thoughts on how modern smartphone technology has shaped the documentary genre and opened up new opportunities for photographers of all levels of experience. petapixel.com »
2021-9-23 17:54