Please Stop Dying Taking Selfies

In the last year, I have written dozens of stories for PetaPixel about various incidents where people have died (or almost died) while taking a selfie, photo, or video. petapixel.com »

2024-12-20 17:07

TikTok Denied Emergency Bid to Stop US Ban Taking Effect on January 19

TikTok lost an emergency bid to pause the law that could lead to its U.S. ban -- meaning that the video app will likely leave the country on January 19 unless a last-ditch Supreme Court appeal can save it. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-12-16 15:47

Billboards Around San Francisco Urge You to ‘Stop Hiring Humans’

A San Francisco startup has plastered the city with controversial billboards urging companies to replace people with "AI employees." [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-12-11 20:29

Donald Trump ‘Will Deliver’ on Promise to Stop TikTok Ban

President-elect Donald Trump's team says "he will deliver" on his promise to save TikTok and prevent its threatened U.S. ban in two and half months. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-11-13 15:19

Find Your Camera’s ISO Limit and Stop Wasting Shots With a Simple Test

Knowing a camera’s ISO limit isn’t just a technical curiosity. It’s the difference between capturing stunning, clean images or losing details to distracting noise. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-11-6 21:27

Korin Design Hopes a TSA Lock is Enough to Stop Thieves From Stealing Its Backpack

Korin Design's new InstaPack is advertised as a versatile and "anti-theft" backpack for the traveling photographer. That second part relies on the fact it has an integrated TSA lock, which -- given the ease of finding a TSA key -- is putting a lot of stock in a known quantity. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-10-25 23:42

Icelandic Police Vow to Stop Using AI-Generated Imagery

Police in Iceland have fallen foul of the apparent universal unpopularity of AI images after one force vowed to stop using the computer-generated pictures. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-10-23 13:23

Couple With ‘Main Character Syndrome’ Stop Traffic for Photo Shoot

A couple outraged and annoyed drivers in Houston, Texas, last weekend after holding up traffic so they could do an impromptu photo shoot on a busy highway. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-10-12 15:23

Meta Must Do More to Stop AI-Generated Explicit Images

Meta must do more to address AI-generated explicit images after it fell short in its response to non-consensual, nude deepfakes of two female public figures on its platforms, according to a report. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-7-27 17:45

No, The DSLR is Not Dead Yet, So Stop Asking and Just Take the Picture

As someone who earns a living from digital media and keeping plugged into the photographic and videographic industries, it’s only natural that I spend a lot of time cruising around on the information superhighway and frequently interacting with people all over the world on the subject of cameras and the field writ large. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-6-8 18:56

Is It Time to Stop Filming Strangers in Public?

There is a growing backlash against influencers filming strangers in public without their knowledge for videos on social media. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-6-4 17:41

Bakery Store Staff Wear Body Cameras to Stop Pastry Thieves

Staff at British bakery chain Greggs will start wearing body cameras after a reported rise in thefts of pastries.

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2024-4-3 21:08

It’s Time to Stop Being Elitist About Camera Sensor Sizes

This past week, the PetaPixel team came across an opinion on another photography blog that we didn't think was fair. In short, it argued that all "small sensor cameras suck," which is just not true. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-3-3 16:30

Tokyo Wants to Stop ‘Paparazzi’ Tourists Taking Photos of Geishas

The city of Tokyo wants to stop tourists taking photos of Geishas -- with tensions over the issue reaching boiling point.

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2024-3-1 19:14

Kyoto Wants to Stop ‘Paparazzi’ Tourists Taking Photos of Geishas

The city of Kyoto wants to stop tourists taking photos of Geishas -- with tensions over the issue reaching boiling point.

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2024-3-2 19:14

WhatsApp May Soon Stop Users From Screenshotting Your Profile Picture

WhatsApp may be working on a way to block users from screenshotting your profile picture.

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2024-2-22 15:34

Apple Says Stop Putting Your Wet iPhone in Rice

A common method of reviving a wet electronic device, like a smartphone, is to put it in a bag of rice. Per a recent support document, Apple recommends against such phone-saving measures. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-2-21 19:29

Holocaust Museum Changes Exhibit to Stop Tourists Taking Selfies With Nazi Uniforms

A Holocaust museum has rearranged its exhibit to provide people with fewer opportunities to take Nazi-themed selfies.

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2024-1-31 17:49

China Warns Military Fans to Stop Posting Photos Online or Face Prison

China has warned military fans to stop posting photos of the country's army equipment online -- or face prison.

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2023-12-28 19:55

Venice Tourists Capsize Gondola After They Refuse to Stop Taking Selfies

A group of tourists capsized a gondola in Venice after they refused to listen to their gondolier's requests to sit down and stop taking selfies. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-12-9 18:01

Panning, or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Blur

Photography is unique, as far as artistic media is concerned. Behind the camera, we can freeze time, turning once-in-a-lifetime moments into indelible mementos that have a good chance of outliving the gear that created them. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-11-8 22:23

You Can Now Tell Instagram to Stop Tracking You Across the Web

Instagram users just retained a bit more privacy online as the Meta-owned app now lets its users tell Instagram not to track their activity across the web. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-10-18 22:49

Oppenheimer’s New Mexico Train Stop Can Be Visited in Real Life

The Lamy Train Station in Santa Fe, New Mexico is a small, unassuming Spanish Mission Revival building about fifty miles south of Los Alamos. In the 1940s, it was frequented by Robert Oppenheimer, Los Alamos Laboratory staff, and their families while en route to the secret military site. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-8-10 21:42

Georgia Officials Ask People to Stop Taking Naked Driver’s License Photos

Georgia officials are urging people to stop taking naked selfies for their driver's license and state ID photos.

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2023-5-31 19:27

Report: Meta Struggling to Stop Child Sex Trafficking on Facebook and Instagram

A new report by The Guardian reveals Facebook and Instagram have become marketplaces for child sex trafficking and parent company Meta is struggling to take sufficient action to prevent criminals from using its platforms. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-4-28 20:50

Chainsaw-Wielding, Wooden Samurai Stop Motion Film is a Must See

Hidari is a new stop-motion film that blends the aesthetic of anime with hand-carved wooden puppets that have been meticulously posed to create fantastical scenes. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-3-11 20:29

Photo Contest Pressures Canon to Stop Spreading Climate Misinformation

A new global photography competition has launched with the express purpose of demanding that Canon end its supposed support for climate denial, which the competition organizers say is done through its think tank, the Canon Institute for Global Studies (CIGS). [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-2-15 21:27

Photographer’s Year-Long Stop Motion Project Imitated by AI in Four Days

A photographer and filmmaker spent a year painstakingly handcrafting a stop-motion music video but then took just four days to make a second animated film for the same band using artificial intelligence (AI). [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-2-2 16:20

Don’t Let the Idea of ‘Perfection’ Stop You From Sharing Your Art

Are you an artist who struggles with releasing your work to the world because it's not yet perfect? It's a common problem many creatives grapple with, but learning to let go of your idea of perfection can actually allow you to move closer toward it. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-1-5 23:01

Federal Agents Staged Fake Murder Photo to Stop Assassination Plot

Federal agents staged an elaborate fake murder photograph to catch a man who they suspected of plotting to kill two business associates to avoid millions of pounds in debt. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2022-12-24 19:57

Переработать дом, посадить дерево... стоп, что? Представлено перерабатываемое жилище

Недавно завершенный проект вывел концепцию дешевых домов, которые можно напечатать на 3D-принтере на новый уровень. BioHome3D напечатан из 100% натуральных материалов, что позволяет полностью переработать его по окончании срока службы. ferra.ru »

2022-11-24 10:36

Homemade Leica Monochrom, or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Broken Sensors

Being a photographer, I often get questions from friends or acquaintances about various photography-related subjects. I also often get given old cameras and miscellaneous bits of equipment because -- "George is into photography, he’ll do something with this.” [Read More] petapixel.com »

2022-9-20 17:21

Homemade Lecia Monochrom, or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Broken Sensors

Being a photographer, I often get questions from friends or acquaintances about various photography-related subjects. I also often get given old cameras and miscellaneous bits of equipment because -- "George is into photography, he’ll do something with this.” [Read More] petapixel.com »

2022-9-18 17:21

Stop Down For Better Results. TTArtisan 50mm F2 Review

It's not quite a pancake lens, but the TTArtisan 50mm f2 lens is almost compact enough to be called one. A little bigger than an artisanal macaron, the lens doesn't feel cheap in any way to hold. With a full metal body and clicked aperture ring, you'd be surprised to know that the lens retails for less than $70. But can it perform as well as it looks and feels? thephoblographer.com »

2022-9-4 13:00

Viltrox Says Canon has Demanded They Stop Selling RF-Mount Lenses

Canon has ordered lens manufacturer Viltrox to stop selling RF mount products, according to a leaked customer chat text.

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2022-8-30 18:34

Stop Pretending You’re Upset That Point-and-Shoots Are Dead

The smartphone has won the compact camera battle, and that ship has well and truly sailed. The only surprising thing about this news is that it took so long for the compact camera to finally die. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2022-8-11 17:50

Kim Kardashian’s Daughter Asks Photographers to ‘Stop’ Taking Her Photo

A video of Kim Kardashian's eldest daughter, North West, holding up a handwritten sign telling photographers to "stop" taking photos of her at Paris Fashion Week has led to a fierce debate about paparazzi filming celebrity children. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2022-7-13 21:44

Wildlife Photographers Call on Queen’s Guard to Stop Using Bearskins

Ten wildlife photographers have signed a letter calling on the Ministry of Defence to stop using the fur of black bears for the Queen's Guard's famous caps. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2022-6-1 19:41

Stop Calling it Porn: Flickr Embraces Artistic NSFW Content

Flickr is taking a stand on artistic nudity. The company says that as the world's largest independent photographer-focused community, it is encouraging the publication of any kind of photography without the fear of bans or account deletion. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2022-3-18 17:24

Photographer Meticulously Light Paints 686 Photos for Stop Motion Project

Photographer and artist Darren Pearson has released a stop motion project called "Fiat Lux." It consists of 686 individual photos, all of which were meticulously light-painted and shot across multiple locations. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2022-2-18 21:45

Автопилот Tesla не останавливался перед знаками «STOP». Компания отзывает 54 тыс автомобилей

В сети появилась информация о новых проблемах Tesla. Американская компания отзовёт 53,8 тыс электрокаров в США, так как в их системе автономного управления была обнаружена ошибка. ferra.ru »

2022-2-3 10:15

Ricoh to Stop Mass Producing Cameras, Sell Direct to Consumer Only

Ricoh's President and CEO Noboru Akahane has announced that the Pentax and GR camera brands will undergo a dramatic restructuring that will see mass production end. petapixel.com »

2022-1-21 01:03

Dollar Tree to Stop Selling Things for $1

If you’re a photographer who often turns to Dollar Tree for cheap photo props or do-it-yourself materials, get ready to pay (a bit) more. After 35 years of selling most products for exactly $1, the retail chain announced today that it is hiking its price to $1.25. Founded in 1986 with the name Only $1.00, […] petapixel.com »

2021-11-24 22:52

Can We Please Stop Talking About Watt Seconds?

Photography is evolving — Dramatically! I am talking about advances with smartphones, mirrorless cameras, and AI technology — this is an exciting time to be a photographer. But there must be a better way than watt-seconds to compare lights. petapixel.com »

2021-9-15 19:54

Photographers: Stop Caring What Others Think, Love Your Work

reative. Why that is, I'll leave for science to explain. But as someone who has struggled to let go of the validation of others, I can share my journey. And share how I let go of allowing the opinion of others to determine my photographic self-worth. thephoblographer.com »

2021-8-28 13:00

Bad Photo Tip: Don’t Ever Stop Your Aperture Down

The worst thing you could possibly do in the photo world would be considered heresy and sacrilege in the church of photography. Truthfully, if you buy a lens with a fast aperture, you should never stop it down. thephoblographer.com »

2021-8-16 01:00

How I Learned to Stop Chasing Landmarks and Love Photographing My Hometown

I took up photography before the birth of my son in 2005 and moved to Marblehead, Massachusetts from Washington, D. C. in 2008. In D. C. , I had no limits on famous landmarks to photograph. When I moved to this town of 4. petapixel.com »

2021-4-13 17:30

The Megapixel Wars Need to Stop, We Don’t Care Anymore

We'd like to thank everyone for tuning in to Pro Camera Reviews. It's been a fun time through the pandemic. But we're calling it quits. And in our last episode, we discussed why the Megapixel wars just needed to stop. thephoblographer.com »

2021-4-11 13:00

Nikon to Stop Making Cameras in Japan: Report

Nikon has fallen on hard times as of late as its camera sales have cratered, and now there’s a new indicator of how dire its financial situation is: the company is reportedly pulling the plug on making cameras in Japan after over 70 years of doing so. The Japanese newspaper Asahi reports that Nikon is […] petapixel.com »

2020-12-21 19:09

Long Exposures Made Easy: Haida 17 Stop ND 5.0 Filter Review

Shooting long exposures in broad daylight can be very challenging. The Haida Red Diamond 17 Stop ND 5. 0 Filter was created with this in mind. Most conventional ND's simply don't provide enough light reduction. thephoblographer.com »

2020-12-7 14:00