Teen Charged for Taking Selfie with Fake Rifle Outside Former High School

An 18-year-old is facing criminal charges after allegedly taking a selfie with a fake rifle outside her former high school.

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2025-6-24 18:16

British Airways Bans Crew Members From Taking Selfies and Making TikToks

Cabin crew at British Airways have been told they risk being fired if they take any photos while staying at hotels during layovers. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2025-6-8 14:33

Police Tell Photographers to Stop Taking Epic Pictures of Motorcyclists on Iconic Road

A group of British photographers have been warned by police to stay away from a beauty spot for 12 months where they have been taking photos of passing motorcyclists. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2025-5-15 17:06

Drone Pilot Jailed for Four Months for Taking Photos of Space Force Base

A Chinese national has been sentenced to jail for flying a drone over and taking photos of a U.S. Space Force base.

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2025-4-8 15:09

Canadian Tourist Charged For Taking Drone Photos of Space Force Base

A 71-year-old Canadian tourist is facing several charges after allegedly using a drone to photograph classified U.S. defense installations. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2025-2-19 17:45

Why Is The Ricoh GR IV Taking So Long? Photographers Want it Now

In today’s world of photography, camera models come at us thick and fast. Some brands seem to update cameras yearly; for others, it’s two or three years between new models. petapixel.com »

2025-2-16 17:00

Tourist Falls 2,000 Feet to Death While Taking Photos at Ski Resort

A tourist plunged almost 2,000 feet to his death while taking photos of the surrounding landscape with a group at a ski resort. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2025-2-5 17:04

Japanese City Hires Security Guards to Stop Tourists Taking Selfies

A picturesque port city in Japan has hired security guards to control selfie-taking tourists at a popular photo spot.

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2025-1-31 15:41

Beloved Small-Town Photographer Arrested for Secretly Taking Inappropriate Images

A photographer, who was celebrated as the unofficial lensman of a U.S. small-town, has been arrested for secretly taking pictures of unsuspecting passersby. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2025-1-31 20:37

Tourists Banned From Taking Selfies on Iconic ‘Surfer’s Rock’ Over Fears It May Collapse

Tourists have been banned from taking selfies at a popular cliffside photo spot over fears that the rock will break due to the sheer number of people who have posed on it. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2025-1-23 18:17

Photographer Who Claims She Was Taking Nature Photos Charged With Migrant Smuggling

A photographer, who told border agents that she was shooting nature pictures near the U.S.-Mexico border, has been arrested for smuggling migrants. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2025-1-22 19:56

Is Taking Photos Simply Just Pressing a Button?

We all know better! The Phoblographer realizes that, as a publication, we don’t always have to be so serious. So, each weekend, we work to bring you a bit of fun in our Humor section. Inspired by some of the classic political cartoons of other publications, we’re tapping into some of the things that only … thephoblographer.com »

2024-12-21 14:00

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

Tourist Hit by Oncoming Train While Taking Selfie on Tracks

A tourist, who attempted to take a selfie in front of a moving train, was brutally hit and knocked to the ground by the oncoming locomotive. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-12-16 18:59

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

Chinese National Arrested for Taking Drone Images of US Space Force Base

A Chinese national has been arrested for flying a drone over and taking photos of a U.S. Space Force base on the same day as the launch of a SpaceX rocket carrying a spy satellite for the federal government. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-12-13 23:19

Gymnastics Photographer Jailed for Secretly Taking Photos of Kids

A gymnastics photographer has been jailed for distributing child pornography and secretly taking over 50,000 images of children's feet at the sports events he worked at. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-12-9 16:57

Woman Gets Stuck Upside Down in a Boulder After Taking Photos on Her Phone

An unfortunate woman who dropped her phone while taking photos had to be rescued by emergency services after she got stuck between two boulders while trying to retrieve the device. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-10-22 18:25

The Best Cameras If You Only Care About Taking Photos (Not Video)

There is a recurring theme that sneaks its way into the comments section of the YouTube channel. We’ve heard this same statement on The PetaPixel Podcast many times as well and it goes a little something like this: "Why do I have to pay for the video features on a camera when I just take photos?" [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-9-28 17:01

Photographer Arrested for Taking Pictures of First Person to Die in ‘Suicide Pod’

A newspaper photographer has been arrested for taking pictures of the first person to use the Sarco suicide pod -- which allows an individual to take their own life in a few minutes. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-9-24 18:24

Logitech MX Creative Console Review: Taking the Tedium Out of Editing

Logitech's MX Creative Console is billed as a way to access important tools quickly so that photo and video editing is more streamlined and less hung up on navigating menus or toolbars. petapixel.com »

2024-9-24 10:02

Generation Z are Taking Aesthetic Photos of Their Airport Trays

Generation Z travelers are taking staged, aesthetic photos of their airport trays in a viral social media trend.

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2024-9-7 19:02

Teen Influencer Falls to Death While Taking Selfies at Top of Waterfall

A teen influencer died while taking a selfie at the top of a waterfall to share with her 150,000 followers on social media.

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2024-7-30 16:57

Astronauts Discuss the Pros and Cons of Taking Photos in Zero Gravity

Yesterday, astronauts and photographers Don Pettit and Matthew Dominick held a fascinating discussion about taking pictures in space with the issue of weightlessness coming up during the talk. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-7-25 15:05

A NASA Astronaut is Taking Beautiful and Creative Photos Onboard the ISS

A NASA astronaut onboard the International Space Station (ISS) is taking a series of epic photographs and sharing the techniques behind them. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-7-9 17:45

Two Students Fall to Death While Taking Selfie at Waterfall

Two students died after falling off the edge of a waterfall while taking a selfie at the popular beauty spot.

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2024-4-19 15:11

Insurance Companies are Secretly Flying Drones and Taking Photos of Your Home

Home insurance companies are secretly taking photos of private residences with drones, surveillance balloons, and even manned planes to find reasons to drop you as a customer. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-4-11 14:44

Wedding Photographer is Praised For Stopping Guest Taking Pictures on Phone

A wedding photographer has been praised on TikTok for stopping a guest from taking photos on their phone during the ceremony. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-3-13 17:43

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

Photographer Found Dead Body While Taking Wildlife Pictures

A wildlife photographer has told a court the upsetting story of finding the body of a "murder victim" while out taking pictures. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-2-13 19:56

Photographer, 19, Falls to His Death While Taking Pictures of Canyon

A photographer out "doing what he loved" has tragically fallen hundreds of feet to his death as he tried to find a better vantage point. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-2-3 18:47

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

Tourist Falls to Death Off Cliff While Taking Selfies in New York State Park

A tourist has died after falling off a cliff at a New York state park while taking selfies with her husband last week.

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2024-1-3 16:27

Ski Resort Owner Sues Over ‘Influencers’ Taking Photos on Slopes

A ski resort owner has filed a lawsuit against a fashion brand that is allegedly sending "influencers" to do photo shoots in its clothing on the slopes. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-12-27 17:14

Story of Man Who Was Killed by Walrus He Was Taking Selfie With Resurfaces

A man in China who took a selfie with a walrus was killed by the animal shortly afterward -- when it dragged him into the water. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-12-21 18:55

The Generation Z ‘Scrunch Face’ is the Selfie Pose Taking Over Instagram

Move over "duckface," there is a new selfie pose that has taken over Instagram in 2023. Featuring squinted eyes, a crumpled-up nose, and a furrowed expression that looks like you smelt something bad: meet the "scrunch face." [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-11-8 23:03

Tourist Disappears Into Atlantic Ocean While Taking a Selfie

A tourist has disappeared into the Atlantic Ocean after she was swept away by a wave while reportedly taking a selfie with her husband. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-10-31 19:23

Epik App’s AI ’90s Yearbook Photo Trend is Taking Over The Internet

Photo editing app Epik has gone viral on social media with its artificial intelligence (AI) generated 90's Yearbook photo feature. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-10-6 19:16

Tourist Falls 164 Feet Off Cliff While Taking Selfie With Friends

A tourist fell 164 feet (50 meters) off a cliff edge while trying to take a selfie this weekend.

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2023-9-29 17:42

Influencer Claims ‘Mewing’ is Secret to Taking Good Side Photo

An influencer claims that "mewing" is the secret to getting a good photo from the side -- and photographers may want to learn about the latest viral TikTok posing trend. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-9-27 20:44

Influencer Criticizes Photographers For Not Taking Her Picture on Red Carpet

An influencer has criticized photographers for not taking her picture on the red carpet because they didn't think she was "hot enough." [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-6-22 13:59

Official Drains Reservoir to Retrieve Phone He Dropped While Taking Selfie

A government official in India has been suspended after he drained a reservoir of over two million liters of water so he could retrieve the smartphone he dropped in it while taking a selfie. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-5-31 21:34

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

Outrage After Women Mock Influencer for Taking Photos at Baseball Game

A video of two women mocking an influencer taking photos of herself at a baseball game has caused a social media storm.

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2023-4-27 21:24

Photographer is Shot at While Taking Photos of the Dallas Skyline

A photographer had a terrifying incident while taking pictures of the Dallas skyline when men chased and shot at him.

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2023-4-25 16:27

Man is Savagely Attacked While Taking a Photo of a Python

A man was brutally attacked by a snake after he got too close to it while trying to take a photograph.

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2023-3-21 20:33

The Dos and Don’ts of Taking Photography Criticism

Photography, like every art form, is subjective. As such, anything we create is open to criticism, whether we like it or not. When criticism is given with the best of intentions, it can lead to growth. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-3-19 20:17

Prince Harry: ‘I Saw Photographers Taking Pictures of My Dying Mother’

Prince Harry has shared how he discovered a group of photographers taking pictures of his mother's death after he viewed photos of the crash scene where Princess Diana died. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-1-9 13:11

Tourist Falls to Death Taking Selfie on Moving Train in Thailand

A tourist fell to his death after reportedly leaning out to take a selfie of a moving train in Thailand.

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2022-12-29 18:45