As a warning to others, a Redditor has told a disturbing story of a photographer who chased an owl through a field just so she could get the shot she wanted. [Read More]
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A photographer will wrap up a remarkable sports photography career at Super Bowl LX on Sunday when he shoots his 60th and final Super Bowl. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2026-02-08 19:00
A photo of E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial crossing the horizon silhouetted against the Moon was two years in the making, Michael Meighan tells PetaPixel. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2026-01-15 15:48
Back in 2015, Scottish photographer Alan McFadyen spent six years and fired off 720,000 shots in his quest to capture the perfect kingfisher photograph -- an image that went on to become an internet sensation. petapixel.com »
2025-11-27 17:29
Award-winning photographer Joe Vitti remembers the night he encountered Bruce Springsteen in a small-town campus bar in 1976, ultimately capturing just one single shot. petapixel.com »
2025-10-24 17:00
While out photographing the dark skies of New Zealand last weekend, the heavens aligned for Dan Zafra as he captured lightning sprites appearing in front of the galactic core of the Milky Way. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2025-10-19 15:00
Striding over the steep inclines of the Swiss Alps in the late 19th century, a tall, mustachioed, eccentric man -- who would often sing to himself -- traveled around the impoverished Blenio Valley hawking seed packets while carrying something else: a large format plate camera. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2025-08-15 19:32
A photographer is going viral on Reddit after he turned away at the wrong moment and missed an epic shot at an air show.
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An AFP photographer was shot in the head by a rubber bullet during the Los Angeles protests on Saturday -- at least the third photographer who has been injured by less-lethal weapons since the unrest began. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2025-06-17 14:34
A photographer on assignment for the New York Post covering protests in Los Angeles recorded himself getting shot in the head by a rubber bullet that was fired by a police officer. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2025-06-10 20:12
Members of the media have been shot at and injured by non-lethal weapons during the Los Angeles protests against immigration raids in the city. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2025-06-09 15:01
A storm chaser and photographer in Texas recently captured an awe-inspiring image of a lightning bolt that struck mere feet from where he was standing. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2025-06-04 16:03
A wedding photographer captured a stunning photo of a bride and groom kissing as a tornado raged in the background.
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petapixel.com »2025-05-30 18:21
Pelican partner Boone Speed is regarded in many circles as a jack-of-all-trades. In addition to being a pioneering rock climber, Speed is also a successful photographer with a portfolio rich with unique images. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2025-05-07 22:38
In July 1973, Mark Cohen spent a month living in a dorm room at New York University (NYU) while taking part in a film production workshop. His daily classes were short so he used his free time to walk around the city with his camera. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2025-04-25 15:34
Multi-talented artist Aundre Larrow is an exceptional photographer, filmmaker, and director. He is also an ardent defender of art at large and a staunch believer in the impact it can have on people, both as creators and viewers. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2024-11-14 22:58
A Florida photographer was murdered by a client after they allegedly got into a disagreement about the pictures she took of her. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2024-11-07 20:40
The Associated Press photographer Evan Vucci who captured the instantly iconic photo of Trump with his hand raised after surviving Saturday's assassination attempt has explained how he nailed the shot. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2024-07-15 18:27
A travel photographer was murdered this week while filming a documentary about the Mursi tribe in Ethiopia.
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petapixel.com »2024-05-22 13:31
A photographer has revealed how he captured the only shot that exists of O.J. Simpson celebrating his "Not Guilty" verdict at his infamous murder trial. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2024-04-15 17:37
Influential music photographer Brian Griffin, who shot Depeche Mode's first five iconic album covers, has died.
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petapixel.com »2024-01-31 15:40
A Mexican news photographer working in the border city of Ciudad Juarez has been fatally shot.
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petapixel.com »2023-11-17 15:49
Photographer Bruce Weaver, who shot the definitive image of the Space Shuttle Challenger breaking apart after lift-off, has died. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2023-10-12 15:55
A photographer captured a stunning image of the Vegas Golden Knights shaped like a heart as the ice hockey team celebrated winning the Stanley Cup. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2023-06-22 16:04
Legendary music photographer Mick Hutson who captured icons of the rock world has died suddenly aged 58, his family has confirmed. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2023-06-08 17:09
A photographer had a terrifying incident while taking pictures of the Dallas skyline when men chased and shot at him.
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petapixel.com »2023-04-24 16:27
A photographer traveled to Namibia to capture well-camouflaged snakes that exclusively live in the sub-Saharan African country. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2023-03-17 20:26
A wedding photographer has divided the internet with his "safety shot" which involves removing family members' partners from a group shot in case they break up in the future. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2023-03-06 19:59
A biopic of Turkish-Armenian photographer Ara Guler has been announced with his old lenses being repurposed so they can be used to film the movie on. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2023-02-21 16:53
Talented "backyard astrophotographer" Andrew McCarthy has captured an incredible photo of the International Space Station passing in front of one of the Moon's brightest craters. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2023-01-06 20:39
National Geographic photographer Steve Winter is sharing thoughts about his remarkable photo of P-22, a Hollywood mountain lion that's been widely mourned since it was euthanized. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2022-12-20 17:32
A photographer who climbed to the top of a mountain planning to capture the Milky Way serendipitously captured a SpaceX Rocket. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2022-11-30 22:27
In my complete guide to wedding photography, I addressed 10 critical moments that a wedding photographer can’t miss. In this guide, I want to dial in and take a closer look at what photos should be taken at a wedding. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2022-08-31 21:50
Wildlife photographer Hardik Shelat waited eight hours for a "dream" photograph of a mighty lion drinking from a watering hole. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2022-07-13 23:49
The Eastman Kodak Company displayed Coloramas – giant backlit photos 18 feet high and 60 feet long – at Grand Central Terminal in New York City for 40 years starting in the 1950s. petapixel.com »
2022-06-19 18:02
Photographer Rick Sammon used HDR photography to capture the historic Blue Swallow Motel in New Mexico along the legendary U.S. Route 66. His focus was on getting the foreground tones and mood in the backlit scene. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2022-02-27 19:29
Benedek Lampert is a Hungarian photographer who has attracted a following online for his imaginative small scale photos of toys. His work recently caught the attention of LEGO, which hired him for a special campaign. petapixel.com »
2021-11-18 21:41
You never know when one of your photos may catch the eye of one of the largest companies in the world, but social media services these days help bridge the gap between photographers and brands. That’s how one amateur photographer recently caught Google’s eye with a snapshot of a seagull eating a fry. Hannah Huxford […] petapixel.com »
2021-06-15 18:51
Sometimes in landscape photography, nature smiles at your camera and surprises you with much more than you were hoping to capture. This photo is one example of that. While photographing an erupting volcano, the photographer saw a shooting star flash across the sky and steal the spotlight in the frame. Back in September 2016, photographer […] petapixel.com »
2021-02-22 20:16
Fine art wildlife photographer Chris Fallows recently made headlines the world over with his photo titled “The Pearl”: an incredible black-and-white image that shows a massive Great White shark breaching 12 feet above the water, set against a backdrop of high-contrast clouds. petapixel.com »
2020-08-19 18:29
Andrey Gudkov is a Russian wildlife photographer who takes frequent expeditions to the most distant and dangerous Indonesian and African regions. boredpanda.com »
2020-08-07 07:56
Photographer Tobias Baumgaertner captured a once-in-a-lifetime shot of two widowed penguins hugging and comforting each other while gazing out at the Melbourne skyline. boredpanda.com »
2020-04-20 14:18
Photographers around the world have been getting creative to keep their skills sharp during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and widespread home quarantine. While many photographers are experimenting with doing remote photo shoots over video chat, Shane Balkowitsch took it to a new level by capturing a wet plate portrait. As far as Balkowitsch can tell […] petapixel.com »
2020-04-06 20:28
This past weekend, photojournalist Barbara Haddock Taylor captured an extraordinary image of a flaming church steeple in Baltimore crashing to the ground. We caught up with Taylor to find out more about how she captured such an arresting moment in time. petapixel.com »
2020-04-03 00:50
Before photo-a-day selfie timelapses were a popular project, photographer Noah Kalina helped the concept explode into mainstream awareness with his viral 2006 video titled “everyday. ” Kalina hasn’t stopped since, and his latest video features 20 years of his life passing in 8 minutes. petapixel.com »
2020-01-13 23:42
Red Bull TV’s video series Chasing the Shot pairs cutting-edge photographers with world-class athletes to show what it takes to capture unparalleled action photography. And for Season One’s main episode, they followed teenaged surf photography phenom Leroy Bellet as he set out to capture the surfing photo of a lifetime. Bellet is just 17 years […] petapixel.com »
2019-10-03 22:58
Professional birth photography has been emerging as a niche over the past decade. But when wedding photographer Megan Mattiuzzo gave birth last month, she didn’t hire a photographer to document the momentous occasion — she decided to shoot the actual delivery herself… Warning: This article contains graphic photos of childbirth. Mattiuzzo, a 29-year-old photographer based […] petapixel.com »
2019-04-03 20:11
Check out this family portrait of our solar system. It’s a composite photo created by a single astrophotographer who photographed the planets from his own backyard in Sacramento, California. Photographer Andrew McCarthy shot the individual photos with a Sony a7 II camera, Canon 60D, ZWO ASI224MC color astronomy camera, Orion XT10 telescope, Meade 2120 telescope, […] petapixel.com »
2019-01-15 20:42
Facebook’s new 3D Photos feature is designed for photos captured using the depth map-based Portrait mode in the latest smartphones. Photographer Oat Vaiyaboon went beyond smartphones and turned a DJI Mavic Pro drone photo into a Facebook 3D Photo by creating his own depth map. petapixel.com »
2018-10-23 17:44
Wedding photographers often complain of ‘Uncle Bobs,’ or relatives who get in the way of professional photographers while trying to snap their own photos. When photographer Ashley Easterling encountered this during a wedding ceremony recently, she refused to allow the relative to ruin the bride and groom’s first kiss photo. The 46-second video shows Josh […] petapixel.com »
2018-10-03 20:49
A young amateur photographer in Spain has captured the first-ever images of a white Iberian lynx -- thought to be one of the rarest big cats on the entire planet. [Read More]
A photographer whose biology work brings him up close and personal with bats captures incredible portraits of the often-misunderstood creatures. [Read More]
It is officially the elk rut, otherwise known as mating season, and that means aggressive bulls are roaming around, and you'd better have your wits about you. [Read More]
Some photographs happen in an instant. Others take years to arrive. For more than a decade, I carried a very specific picture in my mind: a lion at complete ease, drinking from still water, everything calm and in balance.
After the finalists of Ocean Photographer of the Year 2025, now it can be revealed that Indonesian-based macro photographer Yury Ivanov has been named the winner for his vibrant image of two synchronized 'ladybugs of the sea.' [Read More]
The winners of the 2025 Audubon Photography Awards have been announced, with the competition crowning 15 still image winners. [Read More]