Photography News

Want to see what it’s like to work as a conflict photojournalist at the front lines of a war? Here’s an 8.5-minute point-of-view video showing two photographers covering a battle in which Afghan soldiers close in on Taliban positions.

Josh Smith, a correspondent and... more

Heres episode 14 of the PetaPixel Photography Podcast. You can also download the MP3 directly and... more

Phase One has today introduced a firmware update for its new XF system, announced in June. The update brings new tools to those using the XF with its Waist Level Finder, as well as a seismograph vibration delay mode. Additionally, three new leaf shutter Schneider Kreuznach lenses are announced. Read more

When Phase One announced its new XF camera system back in June, the goal was to unleash a new high-tech camera that can stay relevant long into the digital age. The company... more

What do you say as a photographer when youre asked to shoot for free? What if the one asking is a good friend, an old friend… a friend who really ought to know better?

What if they promise great exposure?!?

The pressure can be unbearable, and saying no can be really hard! I asked 12 of my professional photographer friends to shoot an event for free. Heres the message I sent each of them individually:

Hey!

Quick question and honestly, no pressure at all.... more

The “L” in Canon’s L-series lenses stands for “luxury,” and the professional-grade lenses can be easily recognized by the distinctive red ring found near the end of the barrel. Canon is now expanding that red ring to the world of high-end photo printers.

Today, the company announced the new... more

PhotoShelter has launched 'The Professional's Guide to Food Photography,' a new free guide dedicated to the art and business of photographing food. The guide includes tips for breaking into the industry, in-depth interviews with food photographers and a how-to on building a portfolio. Read more

Lensbaby today announced the new Composer Pro II with Edge 50 Optic, the latest product in the company’s creative effects lens stable. It’s a manual focus 50mm f/3.2 lens with a metal body and a tilt design that lets you control your depth of field in-camera.

Photos captured with the lens have Lensbaby’s special look : “a sharp slice of focus bordered by silk, smooth blur.” The lens is capable of ordinary straight lens photos as well. If you want to... more

Janet Jackson doesn’t just have a strict concert photography policy when it comes to professional photographers — she’s cracking down on fan shots as well. Instagram users are reporting that their accounts are being deleted by the service after they posted photos and videos of Jackson during her Unbreakable concert tour.

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Google announced yesterday that Google Photos has just... more

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