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.

As Insta360 Sells Its 10 Millionth Camera, It Opens First Flagship Store In the US

Insta360 officially opened its first flagship retail store outside Asia today, September 19, 2026, and PetaPixel was on the ground in New York City's famed Times Square for the grand opening.

See How Nikon Made Its Lenses 60 Years Ago

Lens makers these days rely heavily on computers, advanced digital simulations, and extremely sophisticated glass-making and molding techniques. The resulting lenses are impeccably sharp and consistent. But old lenses were great, too, and a classic Nikon manufacturing video from 1966 takes viewers back to a much simpler and very different era of lens manufacturing.

Women and Younger Photographers Are Behind Fujifilm’s Meteoric Rise

Much has been made of Fujifilm cracking the top three digital camera makers in terms of overall shipments, even if the situation is a bit more complicated. What's definitely true is that Fujifilm is selling more digital cameras now than in years past, and Nikkei thinks women are a big reason for Fujifilm's success.

NASA Photos Show Before and After of Massive Asteroid Impact on the Moon

NASA scientists have published before-and-after photos of a newly formed crater on the Moon that provides an unusually detailed view of what happens when a large object strikes the lunar surface.

Photographers Outraged After Heavily AI-Edited Image Wins State Fair Photo Competition

An image that was heavily edited with AI has controversially won a state fair photography competition, prompting organizers to change the rules for next year.

Save Hundreds on These 15 Mirrorless Cameras

Autumn is a great time of year for photography, which also makes it a great time to buy a new camera. These 15 hand-picked deals offer sizable discounts on a variety of excellent mirrorless cameras, from Micro Four Thirds to full frame.

Photographer Hides Behind Rock as Herd of 400 Wild Reindeer Comes Charging at Him

A nature photographer filmed the extraordinary moment he had to hide behind a rock when a huge herd of 400 wild reindeer came charging toward him.

British Museum Bans Photography of Historic ‘Bayeux Tapestry’ Days After Blockbuster Exhibition Opens

The British Museum has reversed its policy on allowing photography of the Bayeux Tapestry, banning visitors from taking photos of the nearly 1,000-year-old work less than a week after it went on display in the U.K. for the first time.

This Fascinating Documentary Gets Under the Skin of Street Photography

A new feature-length documentary looking at street photography in London has been released today.

‘Lunch Atop a Skyscraper’ Photograph Immortalized in Bobblehead Form

The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum has unveiled a limited edition “Lunch atop a Skyscraper” bobblehead.

OpenAI Reportedly Buys Photo Processing Company Glass Imaging for $300 Million

OpenAI has purchased Glass Imaging for $300 million, The Wall Street Journal reports.

Meta’s Oversight Board Orders the Company to Remove Deepfake Videos From Facebook

Meta’s Oversight Board has ordered the company to remove two AI-generated videos from Facebook and called for stronger measures to address the spread of deepfake content.

Upcoming Photo Exhibit Celebrates Your Greatest Fears

If avoidance is not the best way to deal with fears, a photo gallery in metro Boston has an opposite approach: a show that celebrates fear.

First-of-Its-Kind Footage Captures Humpback Whale Mourning Her Dead Newborn Calf

Researchers captured footage of a female humpback whale mourning her dead newborn calf, in what a new study describes as a first-of-its-kind behavior.

NASA’s New $4.3 Billion, 300MP Space Telescope Passed its First Tests One Million Miles Away

NASA's new 300-megapixel telescope, the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, launched on August 30, 2026. NASA says Roman's Wide Field Instrument (WFI) has been woken up to begin testing procedures one million miles away from Earth at the second Lagrange point, better known as L2.

A Late Photographer’s Archive of One Million Images Has Connected Him to Seven Missing Women

An archive of more than one million photos and videos found at the home of an erotic photographer, who passed away last year, has connected him to seven missing women -- five of whom police believe are dead.

The Camp Snap 110D Puts the Experience of a Minox into a Digicam

Camp Snap has announced the 110D, a horizontally-oriented digital camera that rides on the retro styling of classic 110 film cameras.

GoPro Officially Joins Micro Four Thirds System

OM Digital Solutions Corporation has announced that GoPro Inc. has officially declared its support for the Micro Four Thirds System standard that OM Digital Solutions, then Olympus, and Panasonic jointly announced in 2008.

European Union Plans to Ban Under 13s From Social Media

The European Union is proposing bloc-wide restrictions on children’s access to social media, online gaming, and some AI services as part of a new framework aimed at strengthening online safety.

Aerial Photographer Among Three Killed in NBC Helicopter Crash in Los Angeles

Aerial photographer and reporter Eliana Moreno has been named among three people killed after an NBC Los Angeles helicopter crashed in the city’s suburbs.

Trump Banned AP Because It Would Not Give Him Rights to Assassination Photo, Report Says

The Associated Press (AP) refused to give President Donald Trump the rights to the iconic Butler assassination attempt photographs, which led to Trump's rough treatment of the news agency, according to a report in The New York Times.

Ilford’s ‘Very Limited’ New Black-and-White 35mm Film Is Sharper and Has Better Dynamic Range

Ilford Photo has unveiled a new limited-edition black-and-white film, Ilford Delta 400 Professional Collector's Edition.

OM System Says You’ve Never Seen Birds Like This Before

OM System has sponsored another season of Wild Birds Revealed, showcasing incredible, beautiful birds and celebrating excellent wildlife photographers Tim and Russell Laman.

Meta Might Be About to Release Smart Glasses Without a Camera

Meta is reportedly preparing a new pair of smart glasses that removes the camera, as the company faces growing scrutiny over its existing camera-equipped models.

This AI-Powered App Tells People How to Pose

An app called Superpose is teaching people how to pose better by employing AI computer vision.

‘Footprints’ Photographed on the Surface of Mars by Curiosity Rover

NASA's Curiosity Rover, which has been exploring the surface of Mars for the past 14 years, continues to come across interesting objects, like last month when it photographed what looks a bit like a footprint.

These 16 Nikon Small World in Motion Winners Show Dynamics of Nature at a Microscopic Level

Nikon Instruments Inc. has unveiled the incredible winners of its 16th annual Nikon Small World in Motion video competition. Part of the celebrated Nikon Small World competition, this contest showcases the world's most dynamic video microscopy.

Capture One Brings Wireless Tethering to Two More Canon Cameras

Capture One has announced version 16.8.6 for desktop and 4.1 for mobile, adding 2nd Gen Wireless Tethering for the Canon EOS R3 and EOS R6 Mark III. The new release also provides day-zero RAW processing support for the brand-new Canon EOS R8 Mark III.

Panasonic Lumix S9 Firmware Empowers the Lens Fn Button

Alongside the Lumix S 20mm f/2.5 lens, Panasonic has announced new Lumix S9 firmware, minor updates for other Lumix cameras, and new versions of the Lumix Lab and Lumix Flow apps.

The Panasonic Lumix S 20mm f/2.5 Is a Petite Prime Made for the S9

Panasonic has announced the Lumix S 20mm f/2.5, a new compact ultra-wide prime lens designed for full-frame L-Mount cameras.

Need a Good Laugh? Watch the $100K Winner of Elon Musk’s AI ‘Odyssey’ Contest

Despite its enormous and ongoing success at the box office, as well as being lauded for its innovative filmmaking, the world's richest man, Elon Musk, has repeatedly made it known that he does not like Christopher Nolan's version of The Odyssey.

Photoshop and Premiere Elements 2027 Make Photo and Video Easy

Adobe has announced Photoshop Elements 2027 and Premiere Elements 2027, introducing a slate of new tools designed to help novice photo and video editors achieve their desired results more easily and quickly.

Canon’s Radically Redesigned EOS R8 II Has IBIS, 4Kp60, and an AF Joystick

Canon has announced the EOS R8 Mark II, the company's newest full-frame mirrorless camera. The camera is designed for beginners and longtime photographers alike, promising easy-to-use modes for budding photographers and advanced features and controls for seasoned vets.

Yeti Doesn’t Just Have Coolers, it Also Makes Protective Cases for Camera Gear

Most people know Yeti for its coolers, but it's expanding its gear-transport game with three new hard cases: the Loadout GoBox 8, GoBox 10, and GoBox 20.

54 Lens Caps Have Been Removed From Yellowstone’s Hydrothermal Areas So Far This Year

Yellowstone National Park staff perform many essential duties across the park's 2.2 million acres, including collecting litter people lose in its sensitive hydrothermal areas. Places like Old Faithful, the Midway Geyser Basin, and Morning Glory Pool are home to a lot of trash, including, as it turns out, a bunch of lens caps.

Affinity 3.3 Powers Up the Free App’s RAW Photo Processing

Canva launched ProSuite today, which connects its professional design tools including Affinity, Cavalry, Flourish, and Leonardo and adds 100 new features across the board. Affinity, Canva's Photoshop competitor, remains free to use, and its new version 3.3 update brings a lot new to the table for photographers.

Meta Adds More Subscription Offerings in the Form of Meta One

Meta is launching Meta One, a new range of subscription plans that combines paid features across Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp with expanded access to the company’s AI tools.

Wedding Photographer Buys $250 Worth of Film From Amazon, Receives Rocks Instead

A wedding photographer who spent $250 on Kodak Portra film was visibly shocked when she arrived at a venue only to find the film cartridges were filled with rocks.

The Sony FE 400mm f/4.5 GM OSS Is the Lightest and Most Affordable of its Kind

Sony has announced the FE 400mm f/4.5 G Master OSS and FE 600mm f/6.3 GM OSS telephoto prime lenses. These lightweight lenses are nearly identical in design, features, and even size. However, the new 400mm f/4.5 GM is especially portable and offers photographers an affordable, accessible entry point into G Master telephoto photography.