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.

AP Photographer’s Polaroids Perfectly Capture Baseball’s Nostalgic Spirit

No sport is wrapped up in as much history in the U.S. as baseball. What better way to capture baseball's nostalgic spirit than with Polaroid pictures? That's precisely what Associated Press photographer Erin Hooley did for the recent "Crosstown Classic" in Chicago, a clash between the city's two MLB teams, the Cubs and the White Sox.

Canon Can Turn Beloved Old Digital Cameras Into Incredible Models

At last month's Shanghai International Photographic Equipment and Digital Imaging Exhibition (P&I) in China, Canon China unveiled a new camera transformation service that aims to turn old digital cameras into works of art.

Photographer’s 2-in-1 Camera Could Fulfill Your Digital Panorama Dreams

Photographer and do-it-yourself enthusiast James Warner, who goes by snappiness on YouTube, is back with yet another crazy project. This time, Warner built a massive 2-in-1 Sony digital camera.

DJI and Insta360 Are Swirling Toward a Major Throwdown

Insta360 and DJI are swirling toward one another like two ends of a growing hurricane. As the Insta360-incubated Antigravity drone brand prepares for launch on one end, DJI introduced its first 360-degree camera on the other.

How Portrait Photography’s ‘Grand-Scale’ Origins Changed History

The Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery's latest exhibit, From Shadow to Substance: Grand-Scale Portraits During Photography’s Formative Years, explores portrait photography's grand-scale origins and showcases the museum's incredible, diverse collection of very early photographs.

Safety and Ethics in Newborn Photography: Why Responsibility Matters as Much as Creativity

Newborn photography is one of the most beautiful yet delicate branches of photography. It is a field that combines artistry with significant ethical responsibility. Newborns are among the most vulnerable subjects to photograph, and even the slightest negligence can result in serious and irreversible harm.

Webb’s Incredible New Nebula Photos Preview the Sun’s Deadly Fate

The James Webb Space Telescope's (JWST) newest images offer a dazzling preview of the Sun's eventual fate.

Trump’s Tariffs Expected to Cost Apple an Additional $1.1 Billion

Apple has spent nearly $1 billion paying tariffs already, and expects to pay even more next quarter, primarily to China.

7Artisans’ Ultra-Wide 14mm f/2.8 Full-Frame Lens Promises Dramatic Photos

Alongside its new 75mm f/1.4 portrait prime lens, 7Artisans announced a full-frame 14mm f/2.8 ultra-wide prime.

X-T5 Teardown Uncovers Fujifilm’s Incredible IBIS Engineering

IRreCams has been converting digital cameras for infrared and astrophotography since 2011, so the team has taken apart a diverse range of cameras, from Micro Four Thirds models all the way to medium-format cameras. The latest camera to go under the "knife" is the Fujifilm X-T5 APS-C camera.

srRAW 1.2 Is a Professional Cinema Camera Inside the iPhone

Swiss Rig has officially launched srRAW 1.2, the next generation of its mobile digital cinema camera system for iPhone, introducing more resolution options, broader iPhone compatibility, advanced manual tools, and a dedicated creator community.

Luminar Neo Supercharges Your Photo Editing Workflow

In the ever-evolving world of digital photo editing, staying ahead of the curve means finding tools that streamline the process without sacrificing quality. Skylum's Luminar Neo positions itself as a solution for both professional photographers and hobbyists looking to enhance their workflow with speed and precision.

Asus’ New 4K HDR Monitors Make Pro Photo and Video Performance More Accessible

Asus announced two new 4K displays designed for photographers, video editors, and other visual artists. The pair of monitors both promise wide color gamut, professional workflow features, and HDR.

Two of World’s Most Infamous Hoax Photos Sold for Over $3,400

Two original photographs from the legendary Cottingley Fairies series have sold at auction for $3,440 (£2,600), nearly doubling their estimated value and reigniting public fascination with one of the 20th century’s most enduring hoaxes.

No, You Shouldn’t Buy That $60 ‘Vlogging Camera’ From Walmart

This week, a decades-old technology and commerce site recommended taking advantage of a 79% discount on a digital camera which is now available at Walmart for $60. No, you should absolutely not buy this "popular vlogging camera."

7Artisans’ Unusual 75mm f/1.4 Portrait Prime Is Just $189

Chinese lens manufacturer 7Artisans unveiled the 75mm f/1.4 portrait prime lens for full-frame mirrorless cameras.

London Film Lab Launches Euston 400, a New Black-and-White Slide Film

A film lab in London has announced a limited edition black-and-white reversal film named Euston 400. It is Aperture Printing's first branded film.

DJI’s First 360° Camera Captures 8Kp50 Video and ‘Sharpest’ 360° Photos

DJI announced the Osmo 360, the company's first 360-degree camera. DJI claims its new Osmo 360 captures the sharpest 360-degree photos on the market.

$55,000 Arri Alexa 35 Xtreme Brings Wild Speed to Cinematic Filmmaking

Professional cinema company Arri announced a significantly faster and more powerful Alexa 35 camera, the Arri Alexa 35 Xtreme.

California School District Faces Lawsuit After Student Shares AI Nude Photos of Classmate

A California school district is reportedly being sued after a student allegedly sent AI nude photos of her classmate.

Researchers Dive Over 30,000 Feet into Ocean Trench and Film Life

Researchers recently visited some of the deepest oceanic trenches on Earth and photographed an "unbelievable" amount of life in an extremely remote area.

Photographer, Discovered at 81 Years Old While He was Working as Cleaner, Dies

An acclaimed photographer, whose images were discovered when he was 81 and working as a cleaner, has passed away.