Photography News

Stay up-to-date with the latest news within the photography industry. Here we feature new photography gear announcements, creative conferences, and other interesting headlines related to the world of photography and filmmaking.

Antique Retouching Desk Was Photoshop for 19th Century Photographers

Photographer Markus Hofstätter, whose creative analog photography projects have been featured on PetaPixel many times, recently tried his hand at manual retouching using an antique retouching desk from the 19th century.

PicSee Solves the Problem of Friends Not Sending You Photos

How often do people go out with friends, take a bunch of photos, and then forget to share them? It's a common problem: many people have dozens, if not hundreds, of images of their friends and family on their phones that they just never sent. Others have to hound their friends to get the photos they want. A new photo-sharing app PicSee aims to solve this problem from both sides automatically.

NFL Star Goes Undercover as a Nature Photographer

Wide receiver for the Minnesota Vikings Justin Jefferson has gone undercover as a nature photographer for a show on Amazon Prime.

Honor’s ‘Robot Phone’ Has a Pop Out Gimbal Camera

Honor has announced that it is developing a smartphone with a camera that extends from the device using a robotic arm. For now, there's only a bizarre, mostly AI-generated video of the phone but the company says it will share additional details at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona next year.

Google Veo 3.1 Lets You Combine Different Photos into Seamless AI Video

Google has introduced Veo 3.1, the latest version of its AI video generation model, expanding on features first unveiled with Veo 3.

Photographers Can Preserve History and Win Money in the Wiki Loves Monuments 2025 Contest

Wikimedia Commons' annual Wiki Loves Monuments is back and open for submissions until November 1, 2025. The yearly photo competition invites photographers to help document and preserve historic sites (and earn prize money).

TourBox’s New Dynamic Panel Takes Lightroom Classic Photo Editing Full-Screen

TourBox, makers of the excellent TourBox Elite creative editing consoles, has announced robust new integration with the popular photo editing application, Adobe Lightroom Classic.

SD Card Recovered From Camera That Was Onboard OceanGate Titan Sub

A camera was found and recovered among the wreckage of the OceanGate Titan disaster -- with the SD card still intact.

Chris Niccolls Talks Gear, Reviews, and Almost 20 Years of YouTube

The PetaPixel Podcast crew is taking a break this week as they reconvene after weeks of travel, but that doesn't mean there isn't something to listen to. Chris Niccolls sat down with the folks from C.R. Kennedy for a discussion about his early roots at the Camera Store, career choices after DPReview, his current tenure at PetaPixel, and his ongoing journey as a photographer.

Panasonic Brings Gorgeous Gold Lumix S9 to the US

Back in May, Panasonic announced a striking new "Titanium Gold" Lumix S9 full-frame camera. At the time, it was only available in Japan. Now the beautiful new mirrorless camera is coming to the United States. That's not all, Panasonic also announced new Lumix Adventure Kits for four of its high-end Lumix S full-frame cameras.

Viltrox AF 50mm f/1.4 Pro Prime Promises Excellent Image Quality for Just $549

Viltrox has announced the AF 50mm f/1.4 Pro lens for Sony E and Nikon Z full-frame mirrorless cameras. The new fast prime lens promises excellent image quality, soft bokeh, and a budget-friendly price tag.

A War Photographer Reveals What’s In His Camera Bag

War photojournalist Jonathan Alpeyrie has revealed what he packs in his camera bag before going to cover conflicts like Afghanistan, Iraq, Syria, Ukraine, and Gaza.

Fujifilm Developed F-Log2 C Specifically for the GFX Eterna 55

In its latest GFX Eterna 55 Development Story, Fujifilm explains how it approached color science for the new cinema camera and how the new F-Log2 C recording format builds upon decades of Fujifilm's work with color rendering technology.

Adorama and Sony Team Up for Free Photo Events

Sony and Adorama are inviting photographers to their highly anticipated Rooftop Photography Events at Sixth Floor Loft in New York City. Over two consecutive days, October 26 and 27, attendees will experience hands-on sessions with Sony cameras, expert guidance from industry professionals, and the chance to capture striking rooftop imagery.

$199 YoloCam S3 Is an AI-Powered 4K Webcam That Makes Big Promises

YoloLiv has announced YoloCam S3, an AI-powered 4K webcam that is designed for professional content creators.

Dozens of Photographers Arrive at Alpine Beauty Spot for Spectacular Cloud Inversion

A photographer arrived at a beauty spot in Slovenia this morning to find that dozens of other shooters all had the same idea as him.

Apple Surprise Launches 14-inch Macbook Pro With New M5 Chip

Apple has introduced an updated version of its 14-inch MacBook Pro, now equipped with the new M5 chip. The company says that while the laptop’s design remains unchanged, it gains faster performance, upgraded storage options, and extended battery life -- up to 24 hours on a single charge.

The New iPad Pro With M5 Is An Even More Powerful Multitasker

Alongside the new M5 chip, Apple unveiled a powerful new M5-powered iPad Pro. The next-generation iPad Pro sports the same design as last year's redesigned iPad Pro.

Apple’s New M5 Chip Offers Better AI and Faster Memory

Apple has announced the M5, the next-generation Apple Silicon chip. The M5, featured in a new MacBook Pro, iPad Pro, and upgraded Vision Pro headset, promises improved performance across the board thanks to third-generation 3-nanometer technology.

Insane POV Footage Captures Skier’s Descent from the World’s Highest Peak

To stand on top of Mount Everest -- the world's highest peak -- is to quite literally stand on top of the world. And while most people will carefully climb down, Red Bull athlete Andrzej Bargiel recently made history by skiing down without any oxygen.

VSCO Launches AI Lab to Help Photographers Save Time

VSCO, the Visual Supply Company, has announced AI Lab. It is a suite of new AI-powered editing tools to help photographers achieve professional-level results inside VSCO.