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.

Mike Disfarmer’s Relatives Reach Settlement in Copyright Case Over Photographer’s Work

Relatives of the eccentric photographer Mike Disfarmer have reached a settlement in a copyright dispute involving thousands of his photographs and glass-plate negatives.

Updated Ultimate Lens Hoods Promise Better Photos Through Glass

The creators of the Ultimate Lens Hood (ULH) have launched a new crowdfunding campaign introducing three updated products designed to help photographers and videographers shoot through glass without glare or reflections. The new lineup includes options for traditional cameras, smartphones, and action cameras.

Apple Acquires Video Editor Plugin Company MotionVFX

Apple has acquired MotionVFX, makers of plugins for Premere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, and Final Cut Pro.

Spigen Expands Its Classic Mac Theme with AirPods Case and MagFit Wallet

In January, Spigen announced a special edition Classic LS phone case for the iPhone 17 that was inspired by the design of Macintosh 128K and Apple Lisa. Today, it expands on that line with an AirPods case that looks like a mouse and a MagSafe wallet that looks like a floppy disk reader.

Pokémon GO Players Unknowingly Helped Build a 30 Billion AR Image Map of the World

In 2016, Niantic launched Pokémon GO, an augmented reality (AR) game that took the world by storm. Now, 10 years later, spin-off company Niantic Spatial is using all the visual data gathered by players to build a massive geospatial model that can power robots and AI.

Instagram Begins Testing Clickable Links in Post Captions

Instagram is testing a feature that allows some Meta Verified subscribers to add clickable links directly to captions on their posts.

This Bill Would Force AI Companies to Disclose Copyrighted Works

A bipartisan bill introduced in Congress would require technology companies to disclose which copyrighted works are used to train AI systems.

‘Sinners’ Wins Best Cinematography at The Oscars 2026

Sinners has taken home the Academy Award for cinematography at the 2026 Oscars, making the film's cinematographer Autumn Durald Arkapaw the first woman and first Black person to win this award.

What Hollywood is Hiding Heading into the Oscars

Think back to this time last year when The Brutalist was being pilloried for using AI to improve Adrian Brody's Hungarian accent. Two other Oscar-nominated movies in 2025 had also confessed to using AI to improve speech.

Light and Photography: How Light Changes the Colors of Your Photos

Discover how and why controlling color is essential in photography.

The Inspiring International Garden Photographer of the Year Winners

International Garden Photographer of the Year announced the winners across its main categories for Competition 19, showcasing a wide range of nature, garden, and landscape photography from around the world.

Adobe CEO Shantanu Narayen’s Legacy Differs Dramatically With Who You Ask

Adobe's longtime CEO, Shantanu Narayen, announced this week that he is stepping down after 18 years as CEO and nearly 30 years at the company. If you ask shareholders, Narayen was, for a long time, among the very best in the biz. If you ask Adobe's core customers, the artists who were once indispensable to the company's success, it's a different story.

Red Carpet Photography Is Getting Quieter

The atmosphere in red carpet photo pits is reportedly changing, with photographers increasingly abandoning loud and aggressive tactics once used to get celebrities’ attention.

Documentary Celebrates Legacy of Ice Skater-Turned-Photographer Roy Blakey

The late photographer Roy Blakey (1930-2024) lived an incredibly interesting life wholly unlike anyone else. A world-traveling professional ice skater-turned-pioneering photographer, Blakey's life and legacy are captured in a new documentary film, "Uncle Roy," directed by his mentee and niece, award-winning director, cinematographer, and photographer Keri Pickett.

Sigma Wants to Make Fujifilm GFX Lenses But the Market Isn’t Big Enough

With full-frame Canon RF and Nikon Z mounts remaining closed to Sigma, it's not hard to think that the company might want to expand its support elsewhere if it's possible. A natural place to do so would be on the Fujifilm GFX mount.

Adobe to Pay $150 Million Settlement in Subscription Cancellation Lawsuit

The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a lawsuit against Adobe back in June 2024, alleging that the company hid fees and made it excessively challenging for its customers to cancel subscriptions. Adobe and the DOJ settled the lawsuit today, and Adobe will pay the DOJ $75 million and provide affected customers with $75 million worth of free services. Adobe maintains it did nothing wrong.

The Best Deals on Sony Cameras, Lenses, and Accessories

Finding the right camera gear can make a big difference when preparing for upcoming photography or video projects. This week’s Sony deals at B&H Photo include savings on mirrorless cameras, cinema cameras, audio equipment, lighting accessories, and high-capacity memory cards.

What Does a National Geographic Photo Engineer Do?

When National Geographic Magazine set out to tell the story of bioengineered “supersilk,” it created a photogenic test to prove its strength.

This Gorgeous Custom Casio Watch Pays Tribute to Nikon

After the roaring success of the Casio M-Edition watch, PPP Cameras is back with the N168 -- a custom Casio inspired by Nikon cameras.

Sony a7 V Tops Map Camera’s Sales Charts for Third Straight Month

The Sony a7 V sits atop Map Camera's monthly digital camera sales rankings for a third straight month. The Ricoh GR IV Monochrome also had a superb debut despite its high price premium, charting just behind the a7 V.

Meta’s New AI Image Model Doing Badly in Testing, Report Says

Meta said in January that it plans to spend somewhere between $115 billion and $135 billion in the pursuit of AI superintelligence, but it's hit a snag after its newest AI model is reportedly behind rivals.

1,140 Canon 400mm f/2.8 Lenses Will Search Space for Dark Matter

The world's largest all-lens telescope, MOTHRA (Massive Optical Telephoto Hyperspectral Robotic Array), is under construction in Chile and features 1,140 Canon EF 400mm f/2.8L IS telephoto lenses arranged in groups of 38 lenses across 30 different mounts.

Adobe’s Shantanu Narayen Is Stepping Down After 18 Years as CEO

Shantanu Narayen, who has sat in the position of CEO at Adobe for 18 years, is stepping down, he announced today on Adobe's blog. He will transition the role to a not-yet-determined successor but will retain his position as Chair of the Board of Directors.

I Hate Alphy, Sony Alpha India’s AI-Generated Photographer Rodent

Meet Alphy, Sony Alpha India's new AI-generated rodent mascot. Alphy loves his Sony Alpha camera, traveling the world, capturing beautiful photos, and being an affront to human creativity.

Telesin iPhone and Samsung Grip Makes Smartphones More Like Real Cameras

Telesin has introduced its Master Grip series, a new lineup of smartphone camera grips designed to transform modern flagship Apple and Samsung phones into more capable handheld photography and video tools.

Panasonic’s Big Firmware Updates for Lumix Cameras, Lenses, and Apps

Panasonic has released a new round of firmware updates for several cameras, lenses, and companion apps in its Lumix S Series ecosystem. The updates introduce new accessory support, expanded lens customization options, and improvements to the company’s mobile workflow apps.

Freewell’s $280 Real Multi Tripod Is Actually Five Supports in One

Freewell has announced the Real Multi Tripod 5-in-1, a camera support system that can quickly switch between a Tripod Mode, two different Monopod Modes, a Desktop Mode, and Trekking Pole Mode.

Sony’s Camera Verify Website Now Supports Authenticated Video Sharing

Sony's Camera Verify (beta) software now supports video files in addition to still photos, representing a significant step forward for content authenticity.

I’m Back Teases APS-C Digital ‘Film’ Roll That Entirely Fits in a 35mm Camera

Living up to its name, I'm Back has returned. The company is teasing its latest product, a new "film" roll with a new, bigger APS-C image sensor that photographers put inside their 35mm film camera to capture digital images, aiming to breathe new life into old, vintage analog camera bodies.

Dubai Influencers Told to Delete Posts Containing Images of War

After Iranian missiles began striking parts of the United Arab Emirates -- including popular influencer destination Dubai -- videos and photos of the carnage began emerging online.

Harry Styles Banned Phones From His Concert and Handed Out 20,000 Disposable Cameras

For his Netflix special live concert, One Night in Manchester, singer Harry Styles banned phones and instead handed out 20,000 analog disposable cameras.

Laowa Launches Groundbreaking 15-24mm T8 and 15-35mm T12 Macro Probe Zoom Lenses

Venus Optics has announced a pair of macro probe zoom lenses, the Laowa 15-24mm T8 and the Laowa 15-35mm T12. Both lenses feature an extremely wide 15mm focal length and uniquely angled modules. The 15-35mm T12 lens, though, is also the world's widest macro probe lens with the most expansive zoom range.

Getty Acquires Landmark ‘Cuzco’ Photographs by Irving Penn

The J. Paul Getty Museum has acquired a major set of photographs from Irving Penn’s Cuzco series, a body of work that marked a turning point in the photographer’s career.

Council’s Decision to Sell Influential British Photographer’s Archive Roundly Criticized

A U.K. council is facing criticism for selling a significant archive of photos by influential post-war photographer Tony Ray-Jones, who is often cited as the biggest inspiration of Martin Parr.

How Spy Photography Helps Formula 1 Teams Win Races

The new Formula 1 season is underway and teams are searching for every possible competitive edge. One little-known tool in their arsenal: photographers.

AI-Generated Tilly Norwood Drops Dreadful Music Video

Tilly Norwood, an AI-generated actress, has just dropped a music video -- and the song won't be winning any awards.

YoloLiv Is Making a Unique 18mm f/1.4 Micro Four Thirds Lens

YoloLiv, best known for its streamer-friendly Micro Four Thirds cameras like the YoloCam S7, has announced a brand-new Micro Four Thirds lens, the YoloLiv Lens. It is an 18mm f/1.4 prime lens for Micro Four Thirds cameras, promising high image quality and swift, smooth autofocus for video.

Canva’s New AI Tool Turns Flat Images Into Editable Layers

Canva has announced Magic Layers, a new artificial intelligence feature that transforms flat images into fully editable, layered designs within the Canva editor.

Blazar Announces New Viper Series of Full-Frame 1.5x Anamorphic Lenses

The full-frame anamorphic lens segment continues to grow at an impressive clip. Blazar, which just announced the Talon series of full-frame 1.5x autofocus-equipped lenses less than two months ago, has unveiled yet another new series of anamorphic lenses: the Viper.

Pentagon Bans Press Photographers For ‘Unflattering’ Photos of Pete Hegseth

The Pentagon has banned press photographers from taking photos inside the press briefing room after several media outlets published what its representatives categorized as "unflattering" photos of Secretary Pete Hegseth.