2025 Royal Photographic Society awards reveal groundbreaking winners in art, science and innovation

Photos from left to right: Omar Victor Diop, Susan Derges HonFRPS and Jaskirt Dhaliwal-Boora The Royal Photographic Society has announced the recipients of its 2025 Awards. The contest highlights significant contributions across both the art and science of photography, with awards for three pillars: The Art of Photography & Moving Images, The Science of Photography & Moving Images, and The Knowledge and Understanding of Photography & Moving Image. dpreview.com »

2025-11-25 18:55

Photographer Has All of His Camera Gear Stolen While Sitting in Milan Restaurant

A photographer has been left utterly devastated after his camera bag was swiped as he sat in a restaurant in Milan.

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2025-11-22 17:55

This Photographer Successfully Shot 82-Year-Old Film

Photographer Nick LoPresti loves film. As his YouTube channel shows, his adoration for the medium often manifests in "silly" videos centered on wild, ambitious projects. petapixel.com »

2025-11-10 16:00

Matt Draper Held His Breath to Capture These Exceptional Underwater Photos

Acclaimed photographer and industrial designer Matt Draper's latest solo exhibition, Within One Breath, opens today at the Leica Gallery New York. The photos featured in the show were all captured on a single breath while freediving with Leica rangefinders and using only natural light, ensuring that the beautiful underwater environment was disturbed as little as possible. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2025-11-7 00:19

Every piece of gear a conflict photographer carries (and why)

War photography is incredibly demanding, requiring superb technical skills, a finely tuned kit and the ability to adapt and survive in harsh environments. Photojournalist Jonathan Alpeyrie knows this all too well, having spent more than 20 years covering major conflicts across the globe, including those in Ukraine, Iraq, Syria, Gaza and the international drug trade. dpreview.com »

2025-11-5 18:00

The allure of historic photo processes: finding connection through analog portraits

Plate: Markus Hofst While many choose to focus on the fast-moving world of modern photography, Markus Hofst His passion for photography began around 2008, well past film's heyday, while photographing billiards games, a challenge that soon turned into far more than a casual hobby. dpreview.com »

2025-11-5 16:44

Robert Irwin Says His Photography Gear Often Gets Stolen

Steve Irwin's son Robert, famous in his own right and a talented photographer, recently revealed that he is constantly having to deal with thieves stealing his photo gear. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2025-10-30 21:48

How a Photographer Turned His Love of Nature Into an Incredible Career

Professional landscape photographer Robert Bilos turned his passion for nature and the great outdoors into his career. He explains how his creative philosophy, techniques, and love of the outdoors inform each one of his breathtaking photos. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2025-10-29 23:47

Photographer Settles With Art Gallery He Accused of Reproducing His Work

An Australian photographer has settled his lawsuit against a gallery accused of charging customers to recreate and sell his photographs as paintings. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2025-10-23 14:49

Astrophotographer Adds His Adorable Cat to Far Out Space Photos

If there are two things people love, it's adorable cats and awesome space photos. Therefore, it makes complete sense for astrophotographer Andrew McCarthy to combine his stunning work with his adopted cat, Gregory. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2025-10-13 16:13

Photographer Creatively Explores His Deteriorating Vision Through Collaboration

Matt Cetta, who was diagnosed with the degenerative eye disease Retinitis Pigmentosa, has transformed his experience of vision loss into art through a new collaboration with fellow photographer Christina DeOrtentiis. petapixel.com »

2025-10-12 22:00

Photographer Accuses UPS Store of Throwing His Leica in the Trash

In July, PetaPixel spoke with photographer Dave Herring, whose $10,500 Leica went missing at a UPS Store. Now, he has given his opinion on what he believes happened to the precious camera. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2025-9-19 20:31

We helped YouTuber Benj Haisch solve his lens problem

As a wedding photographer and YouTube creator, Benj Haisch has a lot of gear. That's a benefit when he's gearing up to shoot an elopement. But when he's packing for a family trip to Hawaii? Turns out, too much gear can be a liability in that instance. dpreview.com »

2025-9-15 16:00

Photographer Nearly Has His Gear Stolen By Mischievous Goose

18-year-old British photographer Jacob Brown was recently photographing local wildlife in Lythan Saint Annes, United Kingdom, when he nearly became the victim of a theft by a very unusual suspect: a goose. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2025-8-28 21:06

Man Nearly Scammed by Face-Swapped Photo of His Missing Dog

A man was nearly tricked out of reward money after a scammer sent him a face-swapped, digitally altered photo of his missing dog. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2025-8-27 13:13

Photographer Upends His Whole Life to Chase Auroras Around the Arctic

One night in 2018, I was viewing the international space station through a telescope in the observatory of Helsinki. Suddenly, I looked into the opposite direction and there, for the first time ever, I would see the northern lights dancing over the city below. petapixel.com »

2025-8-25 20:42

Photographer Sick of Paying Subscription Fees Builds His Own Apps

A photographer and software developer fed up with paying endless subscription fees has decided to help himself -- and his fellow photographers -- by building not one, but four free apps. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2025-8-22 17:09

Photographer Sues Gallery for Charging Visitors to ‘Copy his Work’ in Art Classes

An acclaimed photographer has sued a gallery for allegedly charging visitors to copy his images in art classes.

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2025-8-11 18:38

The DPReview team picks a camera for our new Community Manager

Earlier this week, we introduced our new Community Manager, Mathew Anderson. He's joining our team to help manage the online forums and, like most of us here, is enthusiastic about photography. dpreview.com »

2025-8-10 17:00

Man Sues News Outlets for Wrongly Using His Photo in Story That ‘Damaged’ His Life

A man is suing two news outlets for allegedly publishing his photo erroneously alongside a story about a man with a similar name -- a mix-up that he says had serious consequences on his life. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2025-7-22 13:03

Film Photographer Captures the Ennui of His Hometown

Taras Bychko grew up in the city of Lviv, Ukraine, in an area he describes as "sleepy." He began photographing residents there -- their rhythms, daily actions, and silent gestures. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2025-7-10 19:38

Tatsuo Suzuki Breaks His Silence: ‘I Was Never a Fujifilm Photographer’

Back in February 2020, it was reported that Fujifilm dropped ambassador Tatsuo Suzuki over a promotional video the brand released, which prompted criticism of the Japanese photographer's shooting style. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2025-7-10 17:28

Sports Star Shared Selfie with iPhone Cable Up His Nose in Cancer Scam

A sports star has pleaded guilty to fraud after sharing a selfie showing an iPhone cable -- made to look like a hospital tube -- inserted up his nose. The photo fooled thousands and was used to scam people by falsely claiming he had cancer. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2025-7-9 19:56

Photographer Sends Up His Drone to Capture Iceland’s Unique Geothermal Landscape

A photographer has been sending up his drone above geothermal pools to capture abstract images of the colorful and textured hot springs. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2025-7-6 16:00

Film Friday: Beuford Smith photographed Malcolm X and helped define New York street photography

A recent video shared by All Arts TV profiles the late Beuford Smith, a self-taught street photographer who captured iconic images in New York City in the 1960s and beyond. The video was the inaugural episode of the publication's new "The Darkroom MCs" series and is one of the last interviews Smith gave before his passing on June 7, 2025. dpreview.com »

2025-6-27 20:41

Photographer (Safely) Sets His Lens and Clients on Fire for Viral Portraits

Wedding, sports, and event photographer Josh from Michigan-based SBJ Studios has gone viral for his flaming hot portraits that he creates by setting his Canon lens on fire. Yes, really. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2025-6-14 18:00

Intimate Signed Photo of Abraham Lincoln and His Son Heads to Auction

A rare, signed image of Abraham Lincoln and his son Tad -- the only time the former president was ever photographed with a family member -- is up for sale. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2025-6-11 19:30

Photographer Attaches 20 Extension Tubes to His Camera, Gets Extreme Close-Up Image

A YouTuber attached 20 extension tubes to his camera in a fun experiment to see if he could still get a decent image out of it. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2025-6-4 16:56

Urbex Photographer Arrested at His Own Show Over Image of Him Climbing Empire State Building

Daredevil urban explorer photographer Isaac Wright, more commonly known as "Drift", was arrested at his first solo show in New York City after police used his photo as evidence that he had climbed to the top of the Empire State Building. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2025-5-19 15:44

Music Photographer Says Royal Family Buried His Images of David Bowie and Princess Diana

A photographer has claimed that Kensington Palace buried his images of Princess Diana with David Bowie for almost four decades. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2025-5-15 17:04

Photographer Doug Mills on Winning the 2025 Pulitzer Prize! | The PetaPixel Podcast

In a special bonus episode of The PetaPixel Podcast, we spoke with award-winning veteran photojournalist Doug Mills about his latest Pulitzer Prize -- his third -- which he won for his series of photos showing a speeding bullet whizzing past now-President Donald Trump during an attempted assassination in Pennsylvania last year. petapixel.com »

2025-5-13 19:23

Photographer’s Incredible Nature Shots Were Mostly Taken in His Garden

When thinking of nature photography, it's easy to picture an African savannah, an Amazonian rainforest, or an Arctic plateau. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2025-5-7 19:41

Haunting Portrait of Senna During His Final Race Weekend Is Available One Final Time

One of the last known private photographs of famed Formula 1 driver Ayrton Senna is available now as a limited-edition print for one final time. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2025-5-7 17:47

Photographer Says Kanye West Stole His KKK Photo for Album Cover

A Magnum photographer says that Kanye "Ye" West used one of his photos without permission for the cover of his upcoming 12th album. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2025-5-7 00:12

Photographer After His 47th Kentucky Derby: ‘I Love it, Every Aspect of It’

Award-winning Dan Dry has spent a lifetime photographing the “greatest two minutes in sports,” the Kentucky Derby.

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2025-5-5 19:09

Magnum master printer reveals the art and precision behind the prints

Printing images successfully in a darkroom requires lots of skill, especially if you're printing iconic photographs for Magnum Photos. Such is the case for Pablo Inirio, a Magnum master printer. dpreview.com »

2025-5-2 16:00

Digital Trends Used Copyright Strikes to Take Down YouTuber Caleb Denison’s Channel

Caleb Denison, one of the biggest names in audio/visual reviews, made the decision earlier this month to separate from his long-time home at Digital Trends to strike out on his own. petapixel.com »

2025-5-1 22:49

James Cameron Says His Camera Film ‘Shattered’ in the Freezing South Pole

Filmmaker James Cameron revealed how his camera froze up and the film "shattered" as he tried to change it in the freezing temperatures of the South Pole. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2025-4-21 18:29

How a Photographer Protecting His Most Famous Image Made Him the ‘Bad Guy’

Canadian photographer Don Komarechka finds himself embroiled in a complicated copyright situation, stuck between defending his work and rights and being vilified for doing so. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2025-4-18 19:20

NASA Astronaut Don Pettit Uses His Camera for Science in Space

NASA astronaut Don Pettit, known for his incredible astrophotography, sense of humor, and clever camera contraptions, is scheduled to return to Earth this month after a seven-month mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS). petapixel.com »

2025-4-18 00:55

Image of Palestinian boy with amputated limbs wins World Press Photo of the Year

World Press Photo has announced its 2025 Photo of the Year, along with two finalists, highlighting some of the most impactful photojournalism of the past year. 3,778 photographers submitted 59,320 photographs, and DPReview recently covered the category winners. dpreview.com »

2025-4-18 17:15

Fisherman Sues Walmart for Using Photo of His Shrimp Boat

A shrimper is suing Walmart for displaying a photograph of his boat in its store without permission.

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2025-4-14 16:49

Forget the golfers. A surprising photographer is stealing the show at the Masters

Photo: Michael Reaves / Staff / Getty Images Sport via Getty Images Retirement isn't for everyone, as is apparently the case for baseball Hall of Famer Ken Griffey Junior. Most recently, he's been in the spotlight for being at the Masters this week as a credentialed photographer for Masters. dpreview.com »

2025-4-12 17:30

This Photographer Made a 80mm f/0.5 Lens for His Sony Camera

An Italian photographer frustrated with low-light image quality took matters into his own hands by building an 80mm f/0.5 lens for his Sony mirrorless camera. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2025-4-8 23:01

A ‘Wedding Photographer’ Faked His Entire Portfolio. Here’s What Happened Next

Sometimes, people make the same mistakes twice and still don't learn their lesson. This is the story of James Somerton, a self-acclaimed wedding photographer who plagiarized the works of other wedding photographers to run his business. thephoblographer.com »

2025-4-7 16:00

A video feature of the photographer who finds beauty in chaos

Sinna Nasseri's photographs are distinctively his, with a unique style that draws upon mistakes and happenstance. Despite being relatively new to photography, he has photographed countless famous and influential people. dpreview.com »

2025-3-29 23:31

How Photographers Celebrated Flaco the Owl’s Year of Freedom

The Eurasian eagle-owl (Bubo bubo) Flaco escaped from his longtime enclosure in New York City's Central Park Zoo in February 2023, attracting many admirers and enchanting millions. petapixel.com »

2025-3-29 22:30

Photojournalist’s Widow Sues Fox News Over His Death While Shooting in Ukraine

A veteran cameraman's widow has filed a wrongful death and breach of contract lawsuit against Fox News over his death while he was reporting on the war in Ukraine. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2025-3-28 17:09

6 Lessons Every Photographer Can Learn From Magnum’s Ara Guler

There are some photographers whose legacy provides us a glimpse of a world that is long forgotten. For instance, Eugene Atget's photographs of old Paris showcase a side of the city we never knew. Then there is Malian photographer Seydou Keita, who showcases the beauty of everyday life in his country with studio portraits of his people. thephoblographer.com »

2025-3-27 19:00

Ricoh's film future in question as Pentax 17 lead designer moves on

Photo: Dale Baskin The release of the Pentax 17 was exciting for film enthusiasts, as it was the first new Pentax film camera in nearly twenty years. Continued excitement may have hit a bit of a roadblock, though. dpreview.com »

2025-3-26 00:00