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.

Official Guide Outlines How to Avoid Sexual Camera Angles of Women Athletes

The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) has published official guidelines that address how to showcase women athletes without overly sexualizing the camera angles.

Wandrd Announces Nifty Magnetic Camera Strap System

Wandrd has unveiled a new magnetic camera strap system designed to make attaching, removing, and switching cameras faster while offering a more secure connection than traditional camera straps. The new system debuts on Kickstarter today.

‘The Odyssey’s’ AI-Generated Competitor Is Bereft of Humanity

Christopher Nolan's upcoming epic, The Odyssey, which was shot with groundbreaking IMAX cameras and features immensely talented actors, has an AI competitor. A new AI-generated adaptation of the classic Homeric epic is also hitting screens soon and I have to ask, what the hell are we doing?

Photographers Just Keep Buying Old Canon PowerShot Point-and-Shoot Cameras

After a brief, one-month hiatus, the Sony a7 V is back on top of Map Camera's sales charts.

This Free to Enter Photo Competition Has a $70,000 Total Prize Fund

A photography competition has put out an open invitation for photographers across the world to submit their images that depict how health is experienced, represented, and understood.

Are These Photographers Too Close to This Wild Puma?

An incredible video of a well-known puma moving through a crowd of photographers as she stalked her prey in Torres del Paine National Park in Chile prompted criticism online -- but the photographers have defended themselves.

Meta Smart Glasses Owners Too Scared to Wear Them in Public

Last week, Meta announced it will disable the camera on its smart glasses if it detects a user concealing the LED recording light -- in what was a clear response to criticism of the wearable tech.

‘The Odyssey’ Actors Needed a Mirror System to See Around Gigantic IMAX Camera

Director Christopher Nolan has shed more light on what it was like shooting the first-ever feature film entirely on 70mm IMAX cameras.

Polar Pro’s Luna Ultra ND Filters Might Be More Obtainable Than Insta360’s

When Insta360 launched the Luna Ultra last month, it seemed to have plenty of stock to address demand. However, the same couldn't -- and still can't -- be said about its accessories, namely its neutral density filters.

This Customizable E-Ink iPhone Case Displays Your Photos

The Xtrem Inno smartphone case for iPhone combines stylish protection with a clever integrated e-ink display that lets users show off their favorite graphics, logos, or photos. It's an interesting take on personalized phone cases.

Patreon Blocks AI Crawlers From Copying Content: ‘Creators Deserve Compenstion’

Patreon has announced a new update that blocks AI crawlers from hoovering up content on the platform for training purposes. CEO Jack Conte took to Instagram last week to announce he has a "kickass product update for you all."

Free Mac App Unravels All Your Annoying USB-C Cable Mysteries

While some USB-C cables are accurately and extensively labeled, others are frustratingly blank. Other times, a cable doesn't seem to be delivering its promised speeds or power delivery. Now there's an excellent, accessible solution to these cable woes on Mac: WhatCable.

Apocalyptic Videos Show Snakes Roaming in Floodwaters in China

After a reptile breeding facility in the Chinese province of Guangxi was swept away by floodwaters triggered by typhoon Maysak, hair-raising videos of snakes have surfaced across social media.

Arri Surprisingly Sells its Global Rental Business

Arri, which was sold to German entrepreneur Thomas Riedel in April, announced today that it has agreed to sell its global rental business operations in Europe, the United Kingdom, and North America.

GoPro’s Founder Lends the Company $20 Million as It Fights to Survive

GoPro's ongoing troubles are well documented. The company has "substantial doubt" about its future. As the company works hard to stay afloat long enough to find a solution to its financial woes, GoPro's founder and CEO is effectively loaning the company $20 million.

Bison Throws Grandpa 8 Feet Into the Air After He Stops for a Photo

Most folks have likely seen the shocking images of Carl McDaniel being tossed eight feet into the air by a rampaging bison in Yellowstone National Park.

Running on Film with the Hasselblad XPan

This editorial photo shoot began with a simple idea, a question even: could a running sequence shot on the Hasselblad XPan create an editorial story in only a few frames?

Capture the Night: ProMaster’s Summer 2026 Astrophotography Guide

Summer 2026 is shaping up to be an incredible season for astrophotography. At ProMaster, we believe that the right equipment shouldn’t just support your camera, it should be an extension of your creative process.

Apple Sues OpenAI, Alleging Former Employees Stole Confidential Hardware Trade Secrets

Apple has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, accusing the artificial intelligence company and two former Apple employees of misappropriating confidential hardware information to accelerate OpenAI's consumer hardware ambitions.

FCC Fines Multiple Companies It Says Are Bringing DJI Tech into the U.S.

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has launched enforcement action against eight companies it says failed to respond to inquiries related to the importation and sale of wireless products, including firms that have allegedly been linked to bringing DJI technology into the United States despite increasing restrictions on Chinese drone manufacturers.

Meta Removes AI Image Generation Feature That Used Public Instagram Posts Following User Backlash

Meta has removed a controversial AI feature after criticism over its default settings, which automatically opted public Instagram accounts into allowing their posts to be used as references for AI-generated images.

Falcam’s Hasselblad X2D Cage Offers Protection and a Secret AirTag Compartment

Falcam has announced a new camera cage for the Hasselblad X2D and X2D II that aims to do more than simply add accessory mounting points. Designed specifically for Hasselblad's medium format cameras, the new cage focuses on protecting the camera while preserving its minimalist design and improving day-to-day workflow.

Freelance Photographers Balk at New Wall Street Journal Contract

The Wall Street Journal says it is keeping pace with technology and protecting its photography archive. But hundreds of freelancers -- anxious about intellectual property ownership -- object to the Journal’s new contract and are withholding their services.

The 10 Best Mirrorless Camera Deals Photographers Can Get Right Now

Summer is not typically a busy time for new camera releases, the brand-new Sony RX10 V and Leica SL3-P as notable exceptions. But that doesn't mean now isn't a great time to buy a new camera, and here are 10 high-quality cameras available with big discounts.

iPhone 17 Drops Into the Ocean and Keeps Recording for Two and a Half Hours

Earlier this week, PetaPixel reported on an iPhone 16 Pro slipping into the Mediterranean Sea, filming fish, and ultimately its rescue. And now another similar case has emerged, but this time an iPhone 17 Pro Max fell into the Atlantic Ocean, where it lay for two and a half hours before being rescued by a diver.

The Insane IMAX Camera Used in ‘The Odyssey’ Made Tom Holland Think He Was Bombing

The IMAX large-format film camera is like no other. And even for Hollywood stars, working with the enormous 70mm camera is a disorienting experience. As actor Tom Holland found out on his first day on set for The Odyssey.

Pro Sports Photographer Denied World Cup Entry Because of His Nationality

Sajad Imanian's Instagram page is full of photos showing the 26-year-old Iranian smiling with his camera at the Paris Olympics, the AFC Women's Asian Cup, or joking around with soccer manager Jürgen Klopp.

Report Shows That Despite Some Shifts, Film Prices Remain Stable

Analog Cafe has published a new film price report that looks at the cost of different film stocks around the world and compares them to previous marks.

Photo Companies Have Tons of Great Merch, But They Won’t Sell It To You

Japan routinely gets a lot of cool, exclusive photography-related merch. For example, Ricoh's limited-edition camera straps made from seats salvaged from a retired train car surely made photographers elsewhere green with jealous rage. But it doesn't have to be this way. Everyone could have access to cool photo-related gear.

AI-Powered CRM Platform HoneyBook Launches New Tools for Photographers

AI-powered customer relationship management (CRM) platform HoneyBook launched a new suite of features specifically geared toward photographers, including new gallery and invoicing tools.

LEGO Hubble Space Telescope Set Celebrates Three Iconic Hubble Photos

I have loved LEGO since I was a child, just coming to grips with fine motor control. I have loved space nearly as long. So imagine my delight when LEGO unveiled a Hubble Space Telescope set today.

Kono Launches Three Color Films With Unique Color and Character

Kono has announced three new C-41 35mm color films with strong visual identities. Mojo, Offbeat, and Bebop each bring a different color cast to the equation, giving the three films unique vibes and character.

2026 Ocean Conservancy Photo Contest Winners Celebrate Incredible Marine Animals

The 2026 Ocean Conservancy Photo Contest winners celebrate the beauty of the world's oceans and their inhabitants, delivering colorful photos of cuttlefish, serene walruses, and more.

The AI-Generated Taylor Swift Wedding Photos Are Getting Debunked Really Quickly

Is the Taylor Swift wedding a major turning point? No, I'm not talking about what it means for Miss Americana and her NFL husband -- I'm talking about how quickly fake photos from the event last weekend are being refuted.

The Sony RX10 V Upgrades the Bridge Camera Experience for $2,299

When the Sony RX10 IV arrived on the scene in 2017, bringing with it a new stacked Type 1 20-megapixel sensor and a Zeiss-engineered 24-600mm f/2.4-4 equivalent Vario-Sonnar T* built-in lens, it quickly attracted fanfare. It was undoubtedly the best bridge camera on the market as soon as it arrived. Nearly eight years later, its successor, the RX10 V, brings these familiar features alongside some requested updates and looks poised to help Sony keep its crown.

The First-Ever Documentary Film Was ‘Moana’

Disney's live-action remake of Moana is set to be released in theaters tomorrow, and all is not well: box office sales are projected to be weak and critics are asking why this film, starring Dwayne Johnson, is even being made in the first place. But the first movie called Moana was shot all the way back in 1926 and far from being a live-action remake, it was the very first film to be labeled a documentary.