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.

Photographer Offers Free Wedding Photography Services to a Couple Facing Hardship Each Year

A wedding photographer is offering one couple each year free photography on their big day, aiming to help those facing financial hardship or difficult personal circumstances capture memories of their wedding.

Shimoda Launches Upgraded Action X v3 Backpack and a New Insider Sling Bag

Shimoda Designs has announced a refresh of its adventure camera backpack system, headlined by the Action X v3. Additionally, the company has a new set of interior core cubes and a brand-new sling bag.

Man Jailed for 14 Months After Stealing $19K Worth of Camera Gear From Photographer

A man has been sentenced to 14 months in prison for robbing a photographer of nearly $19,000 worth of camera equipment as he was preparing for a photo shoot.

Acclaimed Photographer Pipo Nguyen-duy Found Shot Dead

Pipo Nguyen-duy, a celebrated photographer and well-respected photography professor, was found dead at the age of 64.

Tiny Leica Half-Frame Camera Among Rare Items Up for Auction

Sebastião Salgado's Leica R6 camera is among some of the rare cameras that are for sale in the 49th edition of the Leitz Photographica Auction.

Fujifilm Spending Over $63 Million to Quintuple Magnetic Tape Production

Magnetic storage tape may seem like old hat in the age of massive, ultra-fast flash storage. However, magnetic storage tape is still a big deal in the archival data space, and archival data demands have only increased in recent years. What's old is new again.

All-New Free Affinity App Brings Photo Editing, Sketching, and Vectors to iPad

Canva has announced that popular and free photo editing, illustration, and vector app Affinity is coming to the iPad.

The iPhone Camera Makes Fall Colors Look Better When There’s a Hand in the Frame

Autumn is here, meaning the leaves are turning golden and falling to the ground. Many people can't help but whip out their smartphones and take a photo.

F1 Photographer Has $30K Worth of Camera Gear Stolen at Mexico Grand Prix

A Formula 1 photographer covering the Mexico Grand Prix had "tens of thousands" of dollars worth of equipment stolen from him this weekend.

Images by Nadar and Man Ray Feature in Auction Celebrating 200 Years of Photography

A major collection of groundbreaking 19th- and 20th-century French photography, featuring works by Henri Cartier-Bresson, Nadar, and Man Ray, will be offered.

Two Telescopes Team Up To Photograph a Spooky Space Cat

What better way to celebrate Halloween than with a ghostly cat comprised of a nebula? NASA's James Webb Space Telescope and the Hubble Space Telescope joined forces to capture the Cat's Head Nebula.

There’s a New M-Mount Pancake Lens in Town

DJ-Optical, which sells its lenses on eBay, has a new ultra-slim manual-focus pancake lens that looks quite stylish.

Hacked Hasselblad X2D II 100C Shoots Video, Has ChatGPT, and Runs Linux

A few weeks ago, PetaPixel posted a Snap about someone who got Doom running on a Hasselblad X2D II 100C. At the time, creator Radium Wang said they were working on more open-source projects for the X2D II 100C. Well, that's certainly proved true.

Canon May Raise Camera Prices Due To Increased Memory Costs

In August, Fujifilm mentioned the impact of rising raw materials prices in its routine financial reporting, and PetaPixel speculated that Fujifilm would be far from the only camera maker affected. It was the first domino to fall. Sure enough, Canon mentioned it during a Q&A on its FY2026 Q3 financial results, and the company will not be the only one to cite rising costs over the next few weeks.

Photographer Syncs Camera With Fan and Freezes the Blades

A YouTuber's playful photography experiment has already racked up over one million views in just a few days.

These 15 Great Cameras Are All at Least $300 Off Right Now

There are some screaming deals on a wide range of digital cameras right now, including both mirrorless and DSLR models with various sensor sizes. Here are 15 great cameras that are currently at least $300 off.

Norway Shares Photos of Its Stunning Toilets After Trump’s Insult

Norway is one of the most picturesque countries in the world, but that didn't stop President Trump from calling the Nordic nation a "S***house" this week. Now, Norway's tourist board has responded by publishing a series of photos showcasing some of the country's prettiest toilets.

How The Only Known Daguerreotype of New York’s First Black Attorney was Discovered

The only known daguerreotype of New York’s First African American attorney George Boyer Vashon was recently discovered.

Photographer Discovers Stranger Left Him Money in Her Will After His Work Moved Her

A photographer has revealed how a woman he had never met left him an inheritance after being moved by his work.

Instagram Offers YouTube Creators Up to $500,000 to Join New Long-Form Video Platform

Instagram is trying to lure YouTubers to join its new long-form video platform, reportedly offering some creators up to $500,000.

Reddit Will Force Users to Log In to Crack Down on Bots

Reddit plans to introduce a login requirement that will restrict access to much of its website and app for users who aren't signed in.

Senators Launch Investigation into Meta’s Smart Glasses Over Nonconsensual Filming

Two Senate Democrats are launching an inquiry into Meta’s smart glasses, widely nicknamed “pervert glasses,” amid growing concerns about their use to film people without their consent.

Sony’s Jaw-Dropping $80,000 Rialto 65 Extension System Requires a $60,000 Camera

Sony has announced that its Rialto 65 Camera Extension System for the Venice 2 CineAlta camera will launch in the first half of 2027 for a cool $80,000, about the same price as a brand-new, luxurious BMW M3 or, to keep things camera-related, over 16 Sony FX5 bodies.

Japan Is Getting Its First DJI x Hasselblad Retail Store

DJI and its Japanese domestic distributor, Sekido Co., Ltd., are opening Japan's first DJI and Hasselblad Dual-Concept Flagship Store this weekend in Tokyo.

Sirui’s First Swift Series Full-Frame Lenses Are Just $149

Sirui has announced a new series of compact full-frame autofocus lenses: Swift. The series kicks off with two primes: the Sirui Swift 20mm f/2.4 and the Swift 40mm f/2.2.

Digital Camera Sales Are Slumping Despite the Compact Camera Boom

In 2025, global digital camera shipments increased for two years in a row for the first time in nearly two decades. With CIPA's August data available, marking the two-thirds point for the year, it does not look like 2026 will continue the upward trend.

The Lack of macOS on iPad Pro Is Starting To Feel Absurd

Now that Apple has added touch to the MacBook Pro, it's time to ask again: Why can't we run macOS on the iPad Pro?

Leica’s New Flagship Store in London Comes With a Limited Edition M-A Camera

Leica has opened a swanky new flagship store in Central London, and 14 special-edition Leica M-A cameras are going on sale to mark the occasion.

Viltrox Completes f/1.4 Pro Lineup With AF 35mm f/1.4 Pro for E and Z

Viltrox has announced the new AF 35mm f/1.4 Pro lens for full-frame Sony E-mount and Nikon Z-mount mirrorless cameras. It promises a professional-grade build, high-end image quality, and reliable performance.

This Museum Wants You to Identify People in Civil Rights Photos

When a press photographer covers a news event, they will often take hundreds of photos. But only a handful, perhaps only one, will wind up getting published.

Satellite Captures Photo of China’s Secretive Space Plane

The Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) has released a high-resolution image of China’s secretive space plane taken by a satellite.

Capture One Adds Stray Hair Removal and New Color Editing Tools

Capture One 16.9 for desktop and 4.2 for mobile have arrived, bringing a wealth of improvements, from improved color editing and retouching tools to new camera support.

Nikon’s Nikkor Z 120-300mm f/2.8 TC VR S Picks Up Where a Legend Left Off

Nikon has fully unveiled the Nikkor Z 120-300mm f/2.8 TC VR S, a new professional telephoto zoom lens for full-frame Nikon mirrorless cameras. Nikon first said it was making this lens back in early May.

Apple Isn’t Locking Peak MacBook Pro Performance Behind Touch OLED

Today, Apple announced a major shift in its laptop computing by adding touch to the MacBook Pro — a move famously despised by Steve Jobs so many years ago. But in a move that I found to be unexpected, Apple isn’t forcing you to go with this new model if you want the latest and greatest computing performance.

Check Out These Awesome Miniature Canon Camera Gachapon

Canon and Bandai are teaming up to expand their camera-themed gachapon collection.

Sigma’s Unique Lens, Another New Instax, and Stephen Wilkes on Printing | The PetaPixel Podcast

This week on the PetaPixel Podcast, the team is joined by photography legend Stephen Wilkes and his 25th anniversary exhibition of his series "America in Detail."