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.

Manfrotto’s New ONE Hybrid Tripod Aims to Work Equally Well for Photo and Video

Manfrotto has unveiled the ONE Hybrid Tripod, a new support system designed for professional content creators who need a tripod well-suited for both photography and videography.

macOS 26 Tahoe Is the End of the Road for Intel Macs

When Apple announced its next major macOS release yesterday at its annual WWDC keynote, the company revealed that macOS 26, also known as macOS Tahoe 26, will be the last release that supports Intel-based Macs.

Pulitzer Prize-Winning Photographer Describes the Chaos on the Streets of Los Angeles

Professional news photographers with credentials face pressures from all sides in the chaotic confrontation in Los Angeles, says Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist David Swanson.

‘The Wild Ones’ Captured World’s Most Endangered Species With Over 350 Custom Cameras

The upcoming Apple TV+ documentary series The Wild Ones follows a team of wildlife experts on a globe-trotting journey to track and protect some of the world's most endangered species. The six-part series was filmed using over 350 custom-built remote cameras, thermal drones, and groundbreaking imaging technology.

ProMaster’s Summer Packing Guide

Warmer weather is here and with that comes more opportunities to get outside and capture all that the world has to offer. Before setting out on your next shoot, make sure you have the right gear on hand so you’re ready when the perfect moment arises.

More Personal and Accessible Android 16 Arrives Today

Just one day after Apple unveiled iOS 26 with its "Liquid Glass" aesthetic and redesigned camera app, Google unveiled the next major Android release, Android 16.

Photographer Records Himself Getting Shot in the Head by Rubber Bullet at LA Protests

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.

YouTuber Shoots Another YouTuber Live on Camera Amid Feud

An argument between two YouTubers ended in murder when one of them shot the other and his wife during a livestream on the Las Vegas Strip on Sunday evening.

The Lailens 50mm f/1.1 Is Another Cheap, Fast Chinese Lens for M-Mount

Chinese manufacturer Lailens has announced a pair of new lenses, including a fast and affordable 50mm f/1.1 for Leica M-mount and L39 cameras, as well as a compact 35mm f/1.8 for L39 mount, both of which are scheduled to arrive later this year. The 50mm f/1.1 lens resembles one of Leica's primes, albeit at a significantly lower price. Most brazenly, the company's website is none other than www.leicalens.com, a move sure to raise Leica's hackles.

Profoto’s Powerful B20 and B30 Flashes Add LED for Hybrid Creators

Profoto has announced a pair of new battery-powered compact moonlights, the B20 and B30. These build upon the B10-series, with the B20 offering the same 250 Ws power, and the B30 doubling that to 500 Ws. The new flashes promise more speed, improved overall power, and flexibility.

Smithsonian Rejects President Trump’s Attempt to Fire National Portrait Gallery Director

The Smithsonian Institution rejected President Trump's firing of the director of the National Portrait Gallery and says it retains authority over staff.

Getty Images Faces Off Against Stability in Court as First Major AI Copyright Trial Begins

The trial involving Getty Images and Stability AI began in London this week, and the AI company has claimed in its opening statement that the copyright case represents an "overt threat" to the entire industry. Getty rejects that motion arguing in court yesterday that it "is not a battle between creatives and technology, where a win for Getty Images means the end of AI.”

The DJI Matrice 400 Boasts an Incredible 59-Minute Flight Time

DJI has announced a new enterprise flagship drone called the Matrice 400. Designed for aiding emergency response, power line inspections, large-scale mapping, engineering, and construction, it boasts a 59-minute flight time, a payload capacity of up to six kilograms (13 pounds), and a responsive obstacle avoidance system.

Father’s Day Photo Gift Guide 2025

Father’s Day is just around the corner, and what better way to celebrate the special dads in our lives who have a passion for photography than by treating them to some truly unique and thoughtful gifts?

‘Snap & Grab’ is an Upcoming Photo-Based Heist Video Game

Developed by No Goblin and published by Annapurna Interactive, "Snap & Grab" is an upcoming puzzle game that puts the player in control of a fashion photographer who uses her access to high-profile locations to plan and execute heists.

‘How to Take Stunning Wildlife Photos’ is a Free 45-Minute Educational Video

To cap off its duo of wildlife-focused YouTube series In Search of Nature and Framed in Nature, BBC Earth has published a 45-minute supercut tutorial titled "How To Take Stunning Wildlife Photographs" for free.

VisionOS 26 Supports 360-Degree Footage From Insta360, Canon, and GoPro

Apple announced that with VisionOS 26, the Apple Vision Pro will natively support playback of 180-degree, 360-degree, and wide field-of-view content captured on Insta360, GoPro, and Canon devices.

Apple Redesigns its Camera App With New ‘Liquid Glass’ Aesthetic

Apple has unveiled a new "liquid glass" design for its Camera and Photos app at WWDC 2025.

Scientists Photograph Humpback Whales Blowing Bubble Rings to ‘Speak’ to Humans

For the first time, a team of scientists has photographed humpback whales blowing bubble rings to communicate with humans.

Filmmaker Leaves $100K in Cameras in the Wild to Capture Rare Footage of Wolves

Filmmaker Jake Davis left eight high-end cameras inside weatherproof camera trap boxes around a bull elk that had died after being hunted by wolves.

SmallRig’s Tribex SE is a Lighter, Smaller Version of Its Potato Jet Tripod Collab

SmallRig has announced the Tribex SE, a cheaper and more compact version of its original hydraulic tripod made in collaboration with filmmaker Potato Jet.

Referee Body Camera Footage to be Shown During Live Games at Soccer Tournament

A new soccer tournament making its debut in the United States this summer will see the referees wear body cameras for the first time.

Zookeepers Capture the Rare Moment a Dolphin Gives Birth

Zookeepers in Chicago have recorded rare footage of a bottlenose dolphin giving birth to a calf. The event happened in the early hours of Saturday morning this past weekend.

AI Companies Used 130,000 Film and TV Scripts to Train Generative Models

A new report says that AI companies have plundered over 130,000 films and TV shows without permission to train generative AI models.

Photographer and Reporter Shot by Rubber Bullets During LA Protests

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.