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.

You Can Now Buy Beni the Jumping Robot Cameraman for $799

Beni, the adorable rolling robot which made waves with tech YouTubers when its beta version was first shown off last July, is now a finished product. Mondo Robotics has announced the robot cameraman is available to purchase today for $799.

Aura’s New, Improved E-Paper Picture Frame Looks Like a Printed Photo

Just over a year ago, Aura unveiled its first cord-free e-paper digital picture frame, the 13.3-inch Aura Ink. The company has now introduced the Aura Ink 10", a smaller e-ink digital frame that builds upon the success and technology of the original Aura Ink 13".

Adobe’s Creative Agent Wants To Do the Photo and Video Editing Tasks You Don’t Want To

Adobe has been developing agentic AI for years, and at this year's Adobe MAX in Miami, it looks like it has finally been fully unleashed. Adobe is ushering in significant expansions to the Adobe Creative Agent, which users can direct using text across not only Adobe's Firefly AI platform but also Creative Cloud apps like Photoshop and Premiere.

Premiere Update Brings Color Mode Out of Beta, Plus Generative Video & AI Audio Tools

Adobe is updating Premiere with a ton of AI-based tools and assistance as well as promising a new, wholly revamped approach to color grading.

Photoshop Now Relights and Restyles Your Photos Using AI

Today at Adobe MAX 2026 in Miami Beach, Adobe announced a wide range of updates to its core applications and technologies, including Photoshop and Lightroom.

Leica Unveils Cine Play 1 Plus 4K Projector With 4,200 Lumens

Leica has announced the Cine Play 1 Plus, an upgraded version of its compact 4K smart projector that increases brightness and contrast compared with its predecessor.

Photographer Killed While Capturing Vintage Airplane

A photographer has died after she was struck by a vintage airplane that she was taking pictures of.

‘The Odyssey’ Has Delivered Record Profits for IMAX

IMAX reported its strongest quarterly financial performance in the company’s history last week, with record box office, revenue, and profits for the third quarter of 2026.

ProMaster’s Holiday Sale: Up to 30% Off Tripods, Bags and Studio Lights

ProMaster, a brand known for making quality gear for every kind of creator, is bringing you deals you can’t miss this holiday season. From a multitool tripod and stylish rolltop backpack to a portable studio kit and adaptable softlights, there’s something for everyone (including you!). These products are on sale for a limited time, so shop now to take advantage of the sales and check your favorite photographer off your list!

Artizlab Revives a Leica Classic for Just $400

Artizlab has announced the Classic-M 1:1.4/50mm, a new 50mm prime lens that emulates the character and appearance of the classic Leica Summilux 50mm f/1.4 (E43) lens.

Short Film Looks at the Photographers Shooting Gnarly Mountain Bike Photos

Red Bull Rampage is one of the most demanding events in mountain biking, but the challenge isn't limited to the riders. Photographers covering the competition must navigate steep, unforgiving terrain while carrying heavy equipment, often with only one opportunity to capture a defining moment.

The Go Front Pack From Moment Always Keeps Your Gear Within Reach

Moment has announced the Go Front Pack, a small sling bag that the company says was inspired by hydration and running vests. It mounts on the user's chest, giving them immediate access to a phone, lenses, filters, and cables without bouncing when the wearer moves.

Sirui’s Affordable Aurora Series Goes Wider With 15mm f/1.6 and 24mm f/1.4 Primes

Sirui has announced the Aurora 15mm f/1.6 and 24mm f/1.4 wide-angle lenses for full-frame mirrorless cameras.

New iPhone and iPad App Lets Filmmakers Control Up to Four Canon and Sony Cameras At Once

Italian filmmaker Claudio Ripalti released Director Mode, a new iPhone and iPad app that lets videographers monitor and control up to four wirelessly connected cameras. As of now, the app works with a wide range of Canon and Sony bodies.

Weather Camera Captures 20-Year Timelapse of Skies Above New Zealand

A New Zealand weather camera has captured a remarkable 20-year time-lapse showing two decades of changing skies over Lower Hutt -- a city close to the capital of Wellington.

The Most AI-Paranoid States in the US Revealed

Wyoming is the most AI-paranoid state in the U.S., recording 4,700 annual searches per 100,000 residents. Vermont ranks second with 4,300, followed by Alaska with 3,600.

$4.5 Trillion Nvidia Investigating CEO’s Affair With an Alleged Chinese Spy

Nvidia, a $4.5 trillion company at the time of writing, has a new CEO scandal. Nvidia said on Sunday that its board is investigating whether its CEO, Jensen Huang, had been targeted by foreign intelligence as part of an extramarital affair.

Strangers Raise $800,000 for Red Baron Worker Filmed Being Harassed by Prankster

A Red Baron pizza worker who was filmed being harassed by a prankster pretending to steal $20 from him has paused donations on a GoFundMe page set up on his behalf after it neared $800,000.

Bringing Back the Image Formats Apple Forgot

The 1990s brought Bill Clinton, The Simpsons, MP3s, Napster - and the age of personal digital photography and personal computer video.

Trail Camera Photos of the First Coyotes to Use the World’s Largest Wildlife Crossing

The world's largest wildlife crossing, the $114 million Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing, hasn't officially "opened," but that hasn't stopped the animals from using it above the extremely busy Highway 101 in Agoura Hills, California.

Wildlife Silhouettes and the Power of Shape

Explore how posture, shape, light, and composition can help wildlife photographers create striking backlit imagery that tells a powerful story.

Pioneering Female Photographer’s Work Discovered After Thousands of Negatives Found in Suitcase

The work of a pioneering female photographer, whose images remained hidden for decades until thousands of her negatives were discovered in suitcases, is being exhibited for the first time.

Motorola’s $1,599 Signature 27 Is the ‘World’s Fastest Android Smartphone’

After numerous teases and even a sponsored YouTube hands-on video, Motorola has finally, thankfully, fully unveiled its new flagship smartphone, the Signature 27. It is being billed as the world's fastest Android smartphone. It's certainly among the most expensive slab phones.

Please Do Not Buy Costco’s $520 Canon R100 Kit

The holiday season is ramping up and that once again means Canon is trotting out the same cash cow it has milked for the last three straight years. Costco (soon to be followed by other stores, surely) is offering a Canon EOS R100 kit for an enticing $520. Do not buy it.

Meike Mixes It Up On APS-C With New $449 58mm f/1.2 Portrait Prime

Meike has announced yet another addition to its Mix series of primes, and this time it's a portrait prime for APS-C mirrorless cameras. The Meike 58mm f/1.2 Mix is a fast $449 prime for Sony, Fujifilm, and Nikon mirrorless systems.

Nature Photography Benefit with Thousands of Dollars in Giveaways Will Livestream on Saturday

The North American Nature Photography Association (NANPA) will host its annual half-day event, NANPA LIVE, on Saturday, November 7, 2026, offering a free global livestream from 3:00 to 6:00 PM PT that includes giveaways worth thousands of dollars.

DaVinci Resolve Now Supports Apple’s Brand-New Touchscreen Mac

Apple's brand-new MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR display, the first Mac to ever feature a touchscreen, arrives today, and Blackmagic Design's DaVinci Resolve 21 video editor is ready.

The ‘Enough’ Is for All You Small Phone Fans

Not everyone is stoked that smartphones keep getting larger, offering ever-bigger displays. In fact, some people are very much in love with the small phones of years past. New smartphone company Enough believes there are, well, enough of those people to justify launching an all-new small smartphone in 2026.

B&H’s Holiday Deals Begin: Save On Cameras, Lenses, Macs, and More

B&H launched its Holiday Deal Zone this week, giving you an early jump on upcoming Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and holiday deals. We have a potpourri this week, with storage, memory cards, cameras and lenses, and computers.

Canadian Photographers Get Huge Tax Break In Proposed Federal Budget

The Canadian Liberal government's new Budget 2026 will carve out protections and support for Canadian artists, including photographers.

Glyph Continues Its Expansion into Creator Support with New Card Readers

Earlier this year, Glyph pushed hard into the creator space with the launch of new SSDs and a line of CFexpress memory cards. It is continuing that trend with the announcement of memory card readers.

Stare Straight Into Your Subject’s Soul With This Strange New Camera

South Korean consumer electronics startup Lutra Inc. has launched a camera brand, Humans of Authenticity (HOA). HOA's first camera, the HOA A1, looks weird as hell.

It’s Interesting That Neither Sony Nor Tamron Have Said Anything Regarding Acquisition

In late July, news broke that Sony was trying to acquire Tamron, a fact Tamron itself confirmed shortly after. However, since then, it's been crickets.

Nat Geo Explorer Bertie Gregory Deeply Cares About the Wolves He Has Followed for Seven Years

In National Geographic's newest television program, Wolves Up Close With Bertie Gregory, the eponymous British wildlife filmmaker, acclaimed photographer, and ardent environmentalist heads to Hudson Bay, Canada, to film wolves in their harsh Arctic habitat. Gregory chatted with PetaPixel about filming the new documentary.

Wandrd Reimagined the Magnetic Camera Strap

Wandrd's new Magnetic Camera Strap System is now available, bringing a redesigned approach to how photographers attach and switch camera straps.

The Fifty: VSCO Reveals the Final 25 Photographers in Its Nationwide Billboard Exhibition

VSCO has announced the second half of its The Fifty campaign, a nationwide billboard-based exhibition that is celebrating one photographer in every U.S. state via large-format public displays in their home markets.

Camp Snap CS-8 Mini Brings Super 8 Retro Video Vibes to Smaller Hands

Camp Snap is looping back around to its original target market with a miniaturized version of the CS-8 camcorder it launched last year that more easily fits into a child's hand. The CS-8 Mini is less than half the size of the original and is designed specifically to cater to kids.

Sony World Photography Awards Honors James Barnor, Ghana’s First Photojournalist

The Sony World Photography Awards and the World Photography Organization have revealed that photographer James Barnor is the recipient of the Outstanding Contribution to Photography title at the Sony World Photography Awards 2027.