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.

Aftershoot Promises to Develop AI That Works for, Never Against, Photographers

AI-powered post-processing platform Aftershoot has published what it describes as binding public commitments, outlining three key pillars for how the company will develop, implement, and utilize artificial intelligence as part of its product offering.

ON1 Restore AI Turns Old Family Photos into Grotesque Nightmare Fuel

This week, ON1 announced Restore AI for its Photo RAW MAX software. The company says the goal is to give photographers the ability to restore old photos using a "powerful new AI photo restoration module," but what it appears to do instead is dramatically change the photos into AI hallucinations.

Harlowe’s Newest Studio Light Ups the Power and Keeps the Style

Harlowe has introduced an expanded lineup of Max Bi-Color LED monolight kits, built around a 120W fixture with Bluetooth-based wireless control, an included Fresnel zoom lens, and a magnetic accessory mounting system. The range includes Creator and Master kits with both AC-powered and battery-powered options, addressing different production needs from studio setups to on-location production.

How Group Photography Shapes Ideas of Community and Belonging

A new exhibition explores how group photography has shaped and reflected ideas of community across history and into the present.

Survey Finds Majority of Mothers Rarely Appear in Their Own Family Photos

A recent survey found that more than half of mothers are “almost never” in their own family photos.

How AI Changes Canon’s Approach to Camera Tech and Performance

Photographers often feel like certain camera technology has plateaued. Sure, sensors get a little better, autofocus improves with each generation, and cameras are faster than ever. However, camera tech rarely improves by leaps and bounds like it once did. Canon believes AI may fuel many of the biggest camera tech breakthroughs in the coming years.

L-Mount May Never Get a Wildlife Camera | The PetaPixel Podcast

This week on The PetaPixel Podcast, Chris Niccolls, Jordan Drake, and Jaron Schneider discuss Panasonic's response to its plans for L-mount. While the company is working on a successor to the S1H series, it isn't very interested in trying to compete with Nikon, Canon, and Sony on the sports, action, and wildlife front.

Meta Ordered to Pay $375 Million in Child Exploitation Case

Meta has been ordered to pay $375 million after a New Mexico jury found the tech giant liable for failing to protect children from exploitation and harmful content on its platforms.

There’s an Even Larger Hole in the Wheel of NASA’s Mars Curiosity Rover

The wheels are quite literally falling off NASA's Mars Curiosity Rover, which is still trundling over the Red Planet some 13 years after it was dropped off there.

Dutch Newspaper Ran AI Photo of Woman Reportedly Fleeing Dubai

The largest newspaper in the Netherlands ran an AI-generated photo of a woman on its website alongside a made-up story about her attempting to book a flight out of Dubai.

OpenAI Kills Sora and Loses Disney’s $1B Investment

In September, OpenAI launched the newest version of its generative AI video model, Sora 2, to significant initial fanfare and equally big copyright concerns. Today, just months later, OpenAI killed Sora.

Kodak’s Ektacolor Pro Film Is the New Name of the Beloved Portra

Alongside the new Kodak Ektapan 100, 400, and P3200 black and white films, Eastman Kodak also released Kodak Ektacolor Pro 160, 400, and 800 daylight-balanced color negative film. The new Ektacolor Pro films appear to be rebranded versions of Kodak's extremely popular Portra films, which have long been distributed by Kodak Alaris rather than Eastman Kodak itself.

Kodak Revives the Ektapan Name for Three ‘New’ Black and White Films

Eastman Kodak has continued its torrid pace of film releases by announcing two new professional film lines, Ektacolor and Ektapan, comprising six films in total, five of which are available in both 135 and 120 formats. Kodak Ektapan is a continuous-tone panchromatic black-and-white film available in ISO 100, 400, and P3200 variants.

Nature Photography Contest Winners Show Nature at its Most Beautiful and Vulnerable

The Nature Photography Contest announced the winners of its 2025 contest, showcasing powerful photos that capture nature's beauty and exemplify why protecting the environment is so important.

Saramonic’s Tiny New Wireless Mics Are for Mobile Content Creators

Saramonic has introduced the Air SE, a dual-channel wireless microphone system designed for smartphones, tablets, and computers. The system emphasizes compact size, simplified operation, and a feature set that aligns with current expectations for mobile-first audio workflows.

Photographer Questioned at Home by FBI Over His Images of Protesters

A photographer was questioned by the FBI at his own home about photos he took of anti-deportation protesters, including whether he could identify any of the individuals involved.

Drone Captures First-Ever Footage of ‘Moby Dick’ Whales Headbutting Each Other

Scientists have captured the first-ever footage of sperm whales headbutting each other, documenting a behavior long described by sailors but never previously confirmed.

News Photographer Finds Lost iPad That Disappeared in Snowstorm

A photographer has finally recovered his iPad months after losing it in a snowbank while covering a January winter storm, just as spring arrives.

UGreen’s Two New Thunderbolt 5 Docks Power Pro Creative Workflows

UGreen has announced the Maxidok 17-in-1 and 10-in-1 Thunderbolt 5 docks, a significant expansion to the company's Thunderbolt 5 product portfolio. The pair of new docks promises to give professional creators the ports, performance, and multi-display support they require in demanding workflows.

Panasonic ZS300 Compact Camera Is Nearly the Same but Ditches its EVF

Panasonic has unveiled the Lumix ZS300, a successor to the Lumix ZS200 announced back in early 2018. Like its predecessor, the ZS300, also known as the TZ300, combines a 15x optical zoom lens and a 20.1-megapixel Type 1 CMOS image sensor inside a compact, pocket-sized body. However, it also features a major downgrade in user experience.

Photographers Can Now Reorder Their Pictures on an Instagram Carousel Post

Instagram has begun rolling out an update that allows users to change the order of photos and videos in a carousel post -- after it has already been published.

These Smart Glasses Come With a Cover for the Camera

As smart glasses begin to unleash havoc on society -- largely thanks to their clandestine cameras that bad actors use to make mischief -- one startup is addressing the problem.

‘Claude, Resize These Photos’ – Anthropic’s Agentic AI Will Run Photoshop For You

Processing thousands of photos on a computer can be a cumbersome task, especially when the task at hand is tedious and unimaginative. Could agentic AI be an answer to that?

Halide is Suing Its Co-Founder Who Was Just Hired by Apple

A new legal battle between the co-founders of Lux Optics, the company behind acclaimed iPhone camera apps Halide and Kino, sheds new light on not only Lux itself but also Apple's interest in the company.

This Wristwatch for Photographers Features a Built-In Light Meter

A new company, Increment Labs, is gearing up to launch its debut product, the world's first light meter-equipped watch designed from the ground up for photographers.

Red Bull’s 2019 Zero-G F1 Pit Stop Is Still an Awesome Watch

At first glance, it plays like visual effects wizardry, an F1 car suspended midair, mechanics orbiting it with balletic precision, but the reality behind Red Bull Racing’s zero-gravity pit stop is far more ambitious and well worth revisiting.

How Leica’s New LOBA Women Grant Supports Female Photographers

Leica Camera AG announced a significant expansion of its flagship Leica Oskar Barnack Award (LOBA) this year, introducing the LOBA Women Grant, a new initiative to fund and elevate the work of female photographers worldwide. It is part of the company's broader focus on amplifying important voices in photography.

Trail Camera Captures Rare Wolf and Bear Interaction Over a Fish

Trail cameras in Minnesota have captured rare and unexpected interactions between wolves and a black bear around a fresh catch of fish.

‘On Pause’ and Staff Laid Off: The Garage by Steve Giralt Is ‘Pivoting’

The Garage, a well-known visual effects studio with clients ranging from Apple TV's Severance and Netflix's Zero Day to Busch Light and Billy Joel, is "pivoting." Owner Steve Giralt is looking to sell the studio or find another future solution.

Summit Creative’s New Photo Backpack Can Carry a 1200mm Lens

Summit Creative's newest backpack is built for photographers with humongous super-telephoto lenses. The new Tenzing Roll Top Camera Backpack has a whopping 70-liter capacity and enough space inside its expandable design to comfortably fit a Canon 1200mm f/8L IS USM lens.

These Fujifilm Dream Lenses Are What Photographers Want the Most

Earlier this month, Fujifilm hosted a special "Focus on Glass" event, where the company highlighted some of its optical achievements in its APS-C X System, while also proposing 14 Fujifilm X lens concepts. The company asked its customers to vote for their three favorite ideas, and voting closed late last week. The results are fascinating and highlight just how much photographers value the versatility of zoom lenses.

Never-Before-Seen Photos Show Neil Armstrong After Dangerous Space Flight

Newly discovered photos show astronaut Neil Armstrong in the aftermath of the Gemini 8 mission, the space flight that nearly took his life.

Tourists Must Now Pay $2 to Take Photo of Rome’s Trevi Fountain

Tourists in Rome must now pay a $2 fee to access the Trevi Fountain and take close-up photos, under a new system aimed at controlling crowds.

Huge Collection of Vivian Maier Prints Expected to Sell for Up to $1.5 Million

A group of 206 prints by Vivian Maier is estimated to fetch up to $1.5 million at auction in a sale that could have significant implications for the photographer’s market.

Eagle-Eyed Cameraman Catches Woman Pointing Laser in the Crowd

A cameraman caught a soccer fan pointing a laser beam in the face of a soccer player in Argentina -- and now she's been banned.

How Canon’s RF Mount Design Enables Innovative New Lens Designs

When Canon unveiled its first mirrorless full-frame camera, the EOS R, in 2018, the company touted its new EOS RF lens mount. While it has the same 54-millimeter diameter as the DSLR EF mount, the RF mount's flange distance is significantly shorter, shrinking from 44 millimeters to just 20. Canon promised that this would enable bold new lens designs, and the company's latest lenses show that as well as any of Canon's 60-plus RF lenses.

Judge Rejects Evidence Because Man Was Wearing Smart Glasses in Court

A High Court judge in London has found that a claimant gave evidence while using smart glasses to receive assistance during cross-examination, leading to the rejection of his testimony.

This AI Model Creates Video in Real Time

Runway has demonstrated a new AI video technology in which HD imagery is created in real time. While the technology could be an exciting development in the world of entertainment, others say it will make it even harder to spot fakes.