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Last year, photographer Greg Murray came across a cat named Gatsby, who, due to a medical condition, looks like he's covered in a constellation of stars. Murray then captured charming portraits of Gatsby the Galaxy Cat, creating a calendar that raises money to help rescue animals in need. Not all heroes wear capes, but some wear furry stars.

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This video is part of our Intro to Photography series, where we break down some of the fundamental concepts of the image-making process. You can find a written version below.

What is shutter speed?

Shutter speed, along with aperture value, is one of the fundamental properties of exposure: ie, how much light your camera gets exposed to. A faster shutter speed helps freeze action, whereas a slower one lets in more light but can result in blurred movement.

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The National Press Photographers Association (NPPA) held a special board meeting this week where it addressed the organization's underperforming fiscal position and elected a new president.

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Android's Photo Picker has enabled Android smartphone owners to easily share photos across apps and social media platforms for years, but it will soon introduce a much-requested search function, allowing users to find specific images much faster.

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In an age increasingly dominated by artificial intelligence, endless scrolling, and digital fatigue, Polaroid is making a stand. The companys newest marketing campaign, The Camera for an Analog Life, signals more than just the launch of its newest instant camera, the Polaroid Flip; it reflects and aims to monetize a broader cultural pushback... more

NASA's Parker Solar Probe performed the closest-ever pass by the Sun late last year, and NASA has just released the remarkable images from the historic fly-by.

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It's now possible to turn photos into videos using Google Gemini's Veo 3 AI technology.

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Leica has revealed the shortlist for its prestigious 2025 Leica Oskar Barnack Award (LOBA), the competition's 45th edition, and there is over $81,000 worth of cash and prizes up for grabs.

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An underwater photographer could face trial over the illegal sale of gold bars that he plundered from an 18th-century shipwreck.

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Annie Leibovitz has been catching heat this week for her Anne Hathaway photo shoot for Vogue magazine. But what do the PetaPixel writers think?

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