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.

Candido Collective’s Three 35mm Color Films All Look Pretty Darn Good

There are so many different 35mm films on the market that it can be very tricky to keep track of them all. A relatively recent player in the market, Candido Collective, has three 35mm films, and they're all worth taking a closer look at.

Kodak Charmera Knockoffs Are Somehow Getting Even Dumber

Although nobody needed even more Kodak Charmera knockoffs, companies cannot help themselves. The latest iteration is the Magecam Thumb Keychain Camera, and this time the cheap retro-styled, Charmera-inspired toy camera has a flip-up screen.

Wyze Mocks Ring as Super Bowl Ad Fallout Continues

Amazon's Super Bowl LX ad for Ring doorbell cameras did not go well. It used the most expensive advertising slot in the world to promote "Search Party," a feature ostensibly to find missing dogs. But that's not how it was perceived by viewers.

Xposure 2026: The Largest Photo Festival in the World

Xposure 2026 celebrated its 10th anniversary with A Decade of Visual Storytelling, featuring more than 570 creative events in Sharjah, UNESCO-designated Cultural Capital of the Arab World (1998), from January 29 to February 4, 2026.

Leica Galleries Celebrate 50 Years of Promoting Photographic Art

Leica Galleries are celebrating their 50th anniversary this year, marking a half-century of showcasing and elevating exceptional photography worldwide. There are now 26 Leica Galleries, which combine to host around 150 exhibitions annually.

Wandrd’s New Prvke Backpacks Promise Photographers Even More Versatility

Wandrd has announced an expansion of its flagship Prvke backpack lineup with the introduction of two new styles, the Prvke Zip and the Prvke Pocket.

What the Planetary Parade on February 28 Could Actually Look Like

On February 28, there will be six planets visible in the evening sky, a full-blown planetary parade, at least for those with some special equipment and a bit of luck. However, some online discussions about the planetary parade are extremely misleading.

NASA Astronauts Have Brought Their Phones to Space for the First Time

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-12 safely docked with the International Space Station on Valentine's Day (Saturday) and the astronauts brought something unique with them: their smartphones.

Peak Design’s Low-Profile Straps Are for Your Phone or Compact Camera

Peak Design has announced a series of mobile-focused straps that it says are quick-adjusting, low profile, comfy, and durable. The Mobile Straps work with smartphones but are also meant to secure small point-and-shoot cameras, too.

Nikon Brings Z Series Photo Lens Tech to Single Vision Eyeglasses

Nikon is bringing its Z Series photographic lens technology to single-vision eyeglasses.

Hollywood is Freaking Out, But ByteDance Says it is Curbing AI Video Generator Seedance

After Seedance 2.0, made by TikTok's creator ByteDance, was released last week, several AI videos featuring Hollywood IP went viral across the internet. It prompted Disney to send a cease-and-desist letter to ByteDance. Now the company says it will pull back.

Rode’s Wireless Go and Wireless Pro Can Now Connect to iPhone Directly

Rode has announced that the Wireless Go (Gen 3) and the Wireless Pro microphones can connect to iOS devices without a physical receiver unit. Called "Direct Connect," it leverages a direct Bluetooth connection with iPhones to make capturing audio easier and require fewer parts.

Resurgent CreativeLive Is Back With New Classes

From shutdown to sudden revival, CreativeLive is relaunching with live classes, expanded subjects, and a Reddit AMA as it re-engages photographers and creatives worldwide.

Everything You Wanted to Know About Noise but Were too Afraid to Ask

As technology has advanced, so too has noise control. Here's the basic information about why noise appears in your photos and how to deal with it.

Why You Should Embrace Abstract Photography

Abstract photography is one of those things that you either love or hate. Either way, it’s a genre worth dabbling in, as you can learn a lot about your camera from it.

Capturing Beautiful Seascape Photos Is More Complicated Than You Think

There’s more to photographing the sea than many people realize. Here are some handy techniques for safely photographing one of the most exciting and evocative subjects on our planet.

Sony a7 V Still a Best-Selling Camera Despite ‘Significant’ Drop in Sales

After it topped Map Camera's sales charts in December and outsold all four of the next best-selling cameras combined, the Sony a7 V has returned to Earth in Map Camera's January sales rankings, although it remained the best-selling camera of the month.

Photographer’s Custom SLR Film Camera Could Shoot 180 Photos Per Roll

A film photographer has relived the tale of his creation: the 'little stupid camera' -- a custom 35mm SLR that could shoot 180 frames per roll.

WhiteWall’s Laminated Aluminum Dibond Photo Prints Just Got Even Better

Answering requests from many photographers, WhiteWall has announced that Hahnemühle Photo Rag is now available as a lamination option on aluminum Dibond. Further, in response to another request, Hahnemühle Photo Rag Fine Art paper can now be ordered without a white border, which was previously mandatory for prints.

HP FilmScan 7″ Brings Old Negatives and Slides Back to Life

HP has introduced the HP FilmScan 7" Touch Screen Film Scanner, a user-friendly digitizer designed to convert old negatives and slides into high-resolution digital files without requiring a computer during scanning. Featuring a large touchscreen interface, built-in editing tools, and HDMI output, the FilmScan aims to make preserving film archives simple and accessible.

Ricoh GR IV Firmware Update Adds an Electronic Shutter

Ricoh Imaging has released a new firmware update for the Ricoh GR IV and Ricoh GR IV HDF compact cameras that adds an electronic shutter function to standard GR IV camera, adding the new feature that is already available in the Ricoh GR IV HDF and Ricoh GR IV Monochrome.

Insta360’s CEO Teases a DJI Osmo Pocket Competitor Called the Luna

Insta360's CEO Liu Jingkang has teased what is clearly a DJI Osmo Pocket Competitor called the Luna. From just a few images shared on Chinese social media, the handheld camera sports a similar design to DJI's nearly ubiquitous Osmo Pocket 3, except it is equipped with two cameras, not just one.

Tokyo’s CP+ Camera & Photo Imaging Show Starts February 26 and Will Be Biggest Ever

The CP+ Camera and Photo Imaging Show is both the largest photography event in Japan and, with the collapse of Photokina in 2020, is also the most important show internationally. It kicks off on February 26 at the Pacifico Yokohama event center just outside of Tokyo.

How Canon Gear Captured All the Action During Super Bowl LX

While the Seattle Seahawks bask in the glory of a Super Bowl victory, Canon is taking a victory lap of its own, boasting that it made more than 98 percent of the lenses NBC used for its Super Bowl LX broadcast last Sunday at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, the home of the San Francisco 49ers.

New Voigtländer 40mm f/2 Lens for E and Z Is Super Compact and Stylish

Cosina has announced the Voigtländer Septon 40mm f/2 Aspherical prime lens for full-frame Sony E-mount and Nikon Z-mount mirrorless cameras.

These 35mm Film Rolls Are Actually Tiny Digital Keychain Cameras

After the success of the Kodak Charmera, it's no surprise to see yet more keychain cameras: step forward the OPT100 Neo Film, a miniature camera made to look like a roll of 35mm film.

Photographer’s New App Gives Digital Photos a Realistic Analog Appearance

Back in late 2022, PetaPixel wrote about photographer Tom Schucker's Pieca camera, a 3D-printed Raspberry Pi-powered camera with a Leica M-mount. Schucker is back with yet another awesome photography creation, but this time it's a photo editing app built around advanced film simulation effects.

Despite What You May Have Seen, the Panasonic S1 II Is Not Discontinued

Customers who recently viewed the Panasonic Lumix S1 II camera on some retail websites may have been surprised to see it marked as "discontinued" or, more recently, as a "new arrival." However, there is nothing to worry about.

MagMod Believes it Just Reinvented the Light Stand

MagMod has launched the MagStand on Kickstarter, aiming to rethink one of the most overlooked pieces of gear in photography and video production: the light stand. Within the first 48 hours, the campaign attracted more than 1,100 backers and surpassed $350,000 in funding, positioning it among the strongest recent photo gear launches on the crowdfunding platform.

‘Assistants’ Celebrates the Unsung Heroes of Fashion Photography

Behind nearly every iconic studio fashion photo is a stylist assistant. These unsung heroes often go entirely unnoticed to the outside world, but they are essential to the photographic process and vital members of the team. A new photography book, Assistants, brings fashion stylists from the background and puts them front and center.

Analog Photography App Newgrain Gets a Web Version

Newgrain, a photo-sharing platform aimed at film shooters, recently launched a web version -- and it looks fantastic.

Ektachrome Slide Film Is Now Distributed Directly by Kodak

Kodak has announced that it has taken over direct distribution of Ektachrome slide film, which joins Kodacolor, Kodak Gold, Ultramax 400, Tri-X 400, and Ektar.

Micro Four Thirds’ Newest Partner Makes So-Called ‘Scameras’

Micro Four Thirds has a new family member: Chinese imaging technology company Shenzen Sonida Digital Technology Co. Ltd.

VSCO Brings Back Beloved Film-Inspired Lightroom Presets

Some of VSCO's beloved Adobe Lightroom presets have returned nearly seven years after they were discontinued, albeit only for a limited time and only for VSCO Pro subscribers.

National Geographic Names Acclaimed Photographers Babak Tafreshi and Ami Vitale as Explorers at Large

The National Geographic Society has announced that renowned photographers Babak Tafreshi and Ami Vitale have been named Explorers at Large, a prestigious title that recognizes their global impact and storytelling excellence.

Amazon May Launch Marketplace for Publishers to Sell Content to AI Firms

Amazon is reportedly in discussions with publishers about launching a marketplace where media sites could sell and license their content directly to AI firms.

India Orders Social Media Platforms to Remove Deepfakes Within Three Hours

India has introduced new rules requiring social media companies to remove deepfakes and other illegal AI-generated content within three hours of receiving a takedown order -- a major shift in how platforms must operate in one of the world’s largest online markets.

This Dog Took a Photo Every Time He Got Excited

Back in 2015 Nikon pulled a stunt where they turned an excitable dog into a photographer by rigging a camera system that is triggered by the dog's heart rate. It's going viral again in 2026.

FPV Drone Operator Reveals Details of the 2026 Olympics’ Aerial Coverage

While not everyone is a fan of their presence, the addition of aerial drone coverage at the 2026 Winter Olympics has provided unique visuals for audiences at home. One operator took some time to share challenges and details of the drone shot integration in a quick video on Facebook.