Surfer Smashes Into Photographer During Competition

A world champion surfer accidentally collided with an official water photographer mid-heat during a competition.

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2025-2-19 20:33

Courtroom Photographer Has Camera Confiscated During Murder Trial

A photographer was removed from a courtroom and had his camera confiscated for allegedly broadcasting the jury on a live feed during the highly-publicized trial for Megan Boswell. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2025-2-19 19:28

Man Handed Suspended Sentence for Spitting on Cameraman During Covid-19 Protest

A man has been given a 12-month suspended sentence after being found guilty of one count of assault when he spat on a TV cameraman during a Covid-19 protest. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-12-13 15:26

Photographer Captures Mysterious Blue Light During Avalanche

When Chinese astrophotographer Shengyu Li was setting up his camera and tripod to capture star trails, he unexpectedly saw something else entirely: a mysterious blue light emanating from an avalanche. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-12-2 17:24

Aerial Photographer Killed in Plane Crash During Training Exercise

A photographer and a pilot were killed after a Civil Air Patrol plane crashed while conducting an aerial photography training exercise this weekend. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-11-26 16:42

Videographer Robbed of Camera Gear at Gunpoint During Park Shoot

A videographer was robbed at gunpoint of $30,000 worth of camera and lighting gear during a shoot in a park.

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2024-10-25 16:09

YouTuber Jack Doherty Crashes His McLaren During Live Stream While Texting and Driving

A YouTuber is in serious trouble after live streaming himself texting while driving his custom McLaren before crashing it and injuring his cameraman. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-10-8 20:09

Two Men Arrested for Attacking a News Photographer During 2021 Capitol Riot

Two brothers have been arrested and charged with assaulting a New York Times photographer and stealing her equipment during the attack on the U.S. Capitol January 6, 2021. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-9-16 20:49

13-Year-Old Schoolboy Shot Dead During Camera Sale

A 13-year-old boy was shot dead during a camera sale at a park after two parties agreed to meet over OfferUp.

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2024-7-22 19:28

This Technology Makes Cameramen Disappear During Live Sports Games

Researchers believe they have eliminated the problem of camera operators appearing in shot during live sports games.

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2024-7-11 15:32

Photographer Spots Creepy ‘Ghost’ in Window During Prom Shoot

A photographer discovered a terrifying ghostly face of a woman in a window multiple times after taking photos of a prom couple outside a historic house in the U.S. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-6-24 15:58

Photographer Has $15K Worth of Gear Destroyed During United Airlines Flight

A professional photographer who was required by United Airlines to check his camera bag got to his destination to find all of his equipment broken after it had apparently been dropped and opened. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-5-23 17:49

Photographer’s Gear Destroyed During United Airlines Flight

A professional photographer who was required by United Airlines to check his camera bag got to his destination to find all of his equipment broken after it had apparently been dropped and opened. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-5-24 17:49

Photographer Arrested for Sexually Assaulting Woman During Boudoir Shoot

A professional photographer has been arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a client during a boudoir photo shoot that he was hired for. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-5-9 15:59

Photographer Charged With Entering Murder Suspect’s Home During 12-Hr Police Standoff

A photographer has been accused of trespassing into a murder suspect's home as he barricaded himself inside the property during a 12-hour standoff with cops. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-4-10 14:20

Showstopping Photos of the Solar Eclipse Taken During ‘Once in a Lifetime’ Event

Total solar eclipses in North America are exceedingly rare and for those lucky enough to be in the path of totality for yesterday's eclipse it may be the only one they ever see in their lifetime. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-4-9 12:31

Photos Show How Dramatically Wildlife Behavior Changed During Lockdown

Humans might have sheltered in place, but animals were on the move during the pandemic's lockdown days.

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2024-3-26 00:14

Fashion Photographer Marc Baptiste Accused of Assaulting Model During Shoot

Famed fashion photographer Marc Baptiste has been accused of sexually assaulting a model during a shoot 20 years ago.

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2024-3-18 17:07

The IMAX Camera Used to Film ‘Oppenheimer’ Broke During a Sex Scene

With Oscar season well and truly upon us, actress Florence Pugh has revealed that during the filming of smash hit movie Oppenheimer the camera broke at a very unfortunate moment. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-1-29 19:16

NFL Fans Rage at Blurry Cameras During Steelers-Ravens Game

NFL fans watching the Steelers-Ravens game on Saturday were left unhappy after rain caused severe camera blur during the broadcast. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-1-8 15:19

Bird Landing on Bride’s Head During Vows Wins International Photo Award

A photo of a saucy bird interrupting a wedding ceremony by perching itself on top of the bride's head as the couple were saying their vows has taken home the top prize in the International Wedding Photographer of the Year competition. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-12-1 16:33

Photographer Captures Timelapse of Sun During Intense Solar Storms

An astrophotographer captured a spectacular timelapse of the Sun at a time of greatly increased solar storm activity.

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2023-11-24 17:00

Warning Not to Burn Your Camera Shutter During the Solar Eclipse

With the "Ring of Fire" solar eclipse just around the corner (October 14), Kolari has put out a video warning photographers not to burn their shutters. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-10-15 19:10

Rare Dumbo Octopus Spotted Live on Camera During Deep Sea Expedition

A spooky and extremely rare "Dumbo" octopus was spotted on camera during a deep sea exploration off the coast of Hawaii.

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2023-9-28 19:00

Baltimore Ravens Mic Up Their Photographer During Chaotic Team Photo Day

The Baltimore Ravens have shared footage from its team photo day which sees their photographer navigating the chaotic task of capturing well over 100 people. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-9-20 14:57

Photographer is Run Over by Mayor’s Truck During Bizarre Parking Dispute in Small Town

A photojournalist operating in a small town sustained a serious injury after he was run over by the mayor's truck during a dispute over parking. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-9-12 18:14

Photographer Captures Powerful Photo of ‘Human Spirit’ During Grueling Race

A photographer captured a powerful and inspirational photo of a young runner helping his 82-year-old mentor finish an arduous road race in tough conditions atop Mount Washington. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-6-21 18:51

Photographer Captures ISS Crossing the Sun During Astronaut Spacewalk

An astrophotographer captured the International Space Station (ISS) crossing the Sun as two astronauts were conducting a spacewalk to install solar panels. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-6-14 16:29

Pigeon Hilariously Photobombs Live Camera During Weather Report

In a funny on-air moment, a meteorologist got a huge fright after a pigeon flew directly at a live outdoor weather camera.

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2023-5-27 16:40

Historic Press Photos Capture Police Brutality During the 1967 Newark Riots

Photojournalist Bud Lee was shooting a portrait of a Wall Street stockbroker when he got the call to say that a civil uprising was underway in nearby Newark, New Jersey. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-5-5 16:46

Smartphone Camera Destroyed by Laser Beam During Concert

A concert-goer had their smartphone camera broken by a laser beam that fired directly into the lens.

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2023-5-4 19:45

Group of Photographers Nearly Mowed Down During the F1 Grand Prix

A group of photographers was nearly run over by a Formula 1 car during the Azerbaijan Grand Prix yesterday, and an inquiry is now underway to find out what happened. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-5-1 16:06

Photographer Captures Biden Holding ‘Cheat Sheet’ During Press Conference

A press photographer captured President Joe Biden's "cheat sheet" which gives him advanced knowledge of a journalist's question. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-4-28 19:13

Cheetah Walks Over to Photographer for a Head Rub During Photo Shoot

A photographer was in the midst of taking photos of a cheetah who had other ideas when she walked over to him for a head rub instead. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-4-5 16:29

Singer Injured After Being Struck by Drone During Live Concert

A singer was injured during a live concert on Friday after a drone struck him on the head as he was performing.

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2023-3-7 18:22

Japanese Photojournalist Injured in Ukraine During New Year’s Eve Attack

Japanese photographer Wataru Sekita was injured in Ukraine on New Year's Eve when the hotel he was staying in was attacked along with other residential buildings, schools, and a concert hall. petapixel.com »

2023-1-10 21:28

Flying Camera Hits Cricket Player During Live Game

A cricketer was knocked to the ground by a Spidercam during a live game in a nasty incident that could have seen him seriously injured. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2022-12-29 18:23

Photographer Documenting Migrants Was Detained During His Project

A photographer who has spent the last four years documenting migrant stories was himself detained at the border.

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2022-12-17 19:43

Videographer Films Moment Grizzly Bear Kill Moose During Wedding

A videographer filmed the extraordinary moment a grizzly bear kills a moose during a wedding.

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2022-12-14 18:51

Photographer’s Automatic Lens Cap Shields Camera During Rocket Launches

A photographer came up with a novel way of protecting his lens when using a remote camera to capture rocket launches.

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2022-11-23 20:17

Wild Octopus ‘Hugs’ Divers in a Rare Interaction During Photo Shoot

Recreational diver and amateur photographer Andrea Humphreys recently took a friend into the water who had never seen an octopus before. Not only did they find an octopus, but it also engaged closely with the divers for 40 minutes. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2022-11-15 22:25

Rare Photos of Queen Elizabeth II as a Mechanic During Second World War

Private photos of Queen Elizabeth II when she worked as a mechanic during for the Auxiliary Territorial Service (ATS) are to be sold at auction. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2022-11-7 15:05

Photographer Tackles Fan Who Ran on Field During College Football Game

A photographer took matters into his own hands after taking down a streaker during a college football game yesterday.

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2022-10-25 16:10

Influencer Claims Photographer Fat-Shamed Her During Photoshoot

A photographer was embroiled in a social media controversy over the weekend after an influencer claimed the camerawoman had fat-shamed her during a photoshoot. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2022-10-17 19:41

Bull Elk Charges at Photographer in Colorado Park During Mating Season

A bull elk has been caught on camera charging at a photographer after the eager cameraman made the mistake of getting too close to the wild animal during mating season. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2022-10-15 14:23

Gritty Black and White Photos Taken During the Northern Ireland Conflict

Danish photographer Krass Clement traveled from Scandinavia to capture the Northern Ireland conflict during the darkest time in the country's history. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2022-10-7 17:42

Street Photography of London During the Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II

We rarely find ourselves capturing event-based street photography and push to create stories from the everyday. However, at this point in time, we can’t imagine a more important, and historically significant day. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2022-9-25 18:10

Milky Way Explodes Into View During Lunar Eclipse

A total lunar eclipse wowed viewers around the world this week and in one timelapse video, it can be seen dramatically cutting the light of the night sky to such a degree that the Milky Way suddenly bursts into view. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2022-5-19 01:01

40 Times Boston Home Inspectors Found Such Surprising Things During Their Work, They Had To Document It (New Pics)

This Boston area home inspector created an Instagram account just to show you some most unbelievable things he’s come across during check-ups over the past 25 years.  From faulty foundations to skeletons in the basement, he finds every secret that sellers try so hard to hide. boredpanda.com »

2021-12-17 10:30

120 Times Boston Home Inspectors Found Such Surprising Things During Their Work, They Had To Document It (New Pics)

This Boston area home inspector created an Instagram account just to show you some most unbelievable things he’s come across during check-ups over the past 25 years.  From faulty foundations to skeletons in the basement, he finds every secret that sellers try so hard to hide. boredpanda.com »

2021-12-16 10:30