Photographer Sues Virgin Over Photo of Richard Branson’s Late Mother

A photographer is embroiled in a legal fight with Richard Branson’s company Virgin over a photo of the British entrepreneur and his late mother Eve.   [Read More] petapixel.com »

2025-5-5 19:09

Photographer Captures Hawk and Owl Battling Mid-Air Over a Vole

Photographer Henrik Nilsson captured amazing action photos as a marsh hawk, also known as a northern harrier, roused a short-eared owl and stole its meal in mid-air. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2025-4-24 23:42

Video Shows Rumbling Fireball Lighting Up the Sky Over Mexico City

Social media is buzzing with footage of a rumbling fireball that lit up the sky over Mexico City around 3 AM Wednesday.

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2025-4-19 23:17

Ground Telescope in Arizona Captures Mars Rising Over the Moon

Mars was captured rising above the lunar surface after it was occulted by the Moon on January 13, in a newly-released image. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2025-4-15 19:44

‘Wormhole’ Spotted Over Alaska Was Actually a Science Experiment

A giant "wormhole" that appeared in the skies of Alaska a couple of weekends ago may have worried some folks on the ground. They needn't have feared, it was actually a successful science experiment. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2025-4-10 15:43

Two Photographers Die After Decorative Crane Falls Over at Music Festival

Two photographers have died at a music festival in Mexico City after a crane holding a decorative artwork fell over on Saturday (April 5). [Read More] petapixel.com »

2025-4-9 13:41

People are ‘Panic Buying’ iPhones at Apple Stores Over Fears Trump’s Tariffs May Hike Prices

People are "panic buying" iPhones at Apple stores over fears of possible price hikes, as a result of the sweeping round of global trade tariffs announced by President Donald Trump. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2025-4-8 18:20

This 45 Analog Camera Can Now Shoot Over 100 Images!

A few photography enthusiasts have been interested in creating new, unique camera designs. For instance, from DIY Lego cameras to the Ticka watch camera, there have been marvels in the imaging world that are pathbreaking and unique. thephoblographer.com »

2025-4-3 16:00

Photojournalist’s Widow Sues Fox News Over His Death While Shooting in Ukraine

A veteran cameraman's widow has filed a wrongful death and breach of contract lawsuit against Fox News over his death while he was reporting on the war in Ukraine. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2025-3-28 17:09

Photographer Sued by Female Pro Wrestlers Over ‘Suggestive’ Portraits

A photographer was sued by female professional wrestlers after he captured and posted suggestive images of them during their performances. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2025-3-26 20:41

The Worst Digital Cameras Released Over the Past Decade

This one may get a lot of you riled up, but it was a long time coming. There are times when camera manufacturers know what they are doing, and then there are other times when the newer devices simply lack any innovation. thephoblographer.com »

2025-3-22 19:00

Cougar Cubs Photographed in Michigan For First Time In Over 100 Years

An anonymous photographer captured images of the first cougar cubs to be seen in Michigan in more than 100 years.

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2025-3-21 18:46

OM System Says It Prioritizes Computational Features Over Megapixels

The biggest benefit of Micro Four Thirds is size: cameras and lenses can be significantly smaller than APS-C or full-frame options. One perceived downside, however, is lower resolution. petapixel.com »

2025-3-15 19:30

Imgur, TikTok, and Reddit Investigated Over Use of Children’s Data

TikTok, Imgur, and Reddit are being investigated by a U.K. watchdog over whether its algorithms serve inappropriate or harmful content to children. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2025-3-3 14:59

AP Sues White House Over Its Ban, Citing Violations of Two Constitutional Amendments

The Associated Press (AP) filed a lawsuit against Taylor Budowich (White House Deputy Chief of Staff), Karoline Leavitt (White House Press Secretary), and Susan Whiles (White House Chief of Staff), claiming that banning its presence at White House events is a violation of two US Constitutional Amendments. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2025-2-22 02:18

Photographer Sues Over Canvas Prints Inspired by His Iconic Portrait of Notorious B.I.G

A photographer has filed a lawsuit against major retailers which allegedly sold canvas art prints that were inspired by his iconic "King of New York" portrait of rapper Notorious B.I.G. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2025-2-11 18:59

Real Estate Photographer Sues Over ‘Stolen’ Listing Photos

A real estate photographer is suing two major brokerages, claiming agents used his listing photos without permission or payment. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2025-2-6 18:30

417-Megapixel Andromeda Galaxy Panorama Took Over a Decade to Make

Using the Hubble Space Telescope, astronomers have completed the most comprehensive survey of the Andromeda galaxy and created a 417-megapixel panorama. It took over a decade to make and includes more than 600 photos. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2025-1-17 23:20

91-Year-Old Photographer Loses Over 80,000 Images in LA Wildfires

Amid the devastation of the L.A. wildfires, heartbreaking individual stories are emerging such as a 91-year-old photographer in Altadena who estimates he has lost over 80,000 photos stored on hard drives. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2025-1-17 20:24

Three Drone Pilots Arrested for Unauthorized Flights Over LA Wildfires

Three people have been arrested in connection with flying unauthorized drones over the Los Angeles area amid the deadly wildfires. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2025-1-15 15:55

Civilian Drone Collides With Firefighting Aircraft Over Palisades Fire

On Thursday, a civilian-operated drone collided with a firefighting "Super Scooper" airplane while it was operating above the Palisades Fire, the FAA reports. The plane was able to land safely but the incident is still under investigation. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2025-1-10 19:37

Photographers Sue Over National Park Filming Permits, Claiming First Amendment Violations

Two photographers have sued the National Park Service (NPS) claiming that its photography permit requirements violate First Amendment rights. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-12-19 16:28

Photographer Sues Parents for Defamation Over Allegations of Lewd Comments

A photographer has sued a couple for defamation over their claims that he made lewd comments to their daughter during a "10-second" shoot at a street fair. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-12-9 20:40

Caught on Camera: Asteroid Fireball Explodes Over Siberia

A small asteroid hit Earth's atmosphere in the early hours of this morning, producing a spectacular explosion in the night skies over far eastern Russia. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-12-4 17:32

Man Arrested Over Viral TikTok Videos of Women Filmed on Nights Out

A man has been arrested for filming women on nights out without their consent and sharing the footage in viral TikTok videos. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-12-3 19:42

Two Rare Leica Cameras Fetch Over $5 Million in Auction

It's quite a stunning day for Leica fans. With its 100-year legacy, the company still dominates the luxury camera market. And they rightly should, as their cameras are some of the best-constructed devices in the medium's history. thephoblographer.com »

2024-11-26 17:00

Billionaire Wins Court Battle Against Meta Over His Image in Deepfake Ads

Polish billionaire Rafal Brzoska says he has won his court battle against Meta over the use of his image in AI-generated deepfake ads. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-11-26 20:07

Police Accused of Pulling Over Women and Searching Phones for Nude Photos

Two police officers were charged over allegations that they illegally searched women's phones for nude photos during traffic stops. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-11-18 19:47

US Employee Sues Over ‘Hidden Camera’ Aimed at Her Office Desk

A woman has sued her U.S. employer, alleging that the company aimed a hidden camera at her office desk to monitor her work.

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2024-11-18 18:38

Photographer Fatally Shot by Client in ‘Disagreement Over Pictures’

A Florida photographer was murdered by a client after they allegedly got into a disagreement about the pictures she took of her. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-11-8 20:40

Music Photographers Up in Arms Over ‘Rights Grab’ Contracts

Music photographers have sounded the alarm over "copyright grab" contracts that are being enforced by major artists.

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2024-11-8 20:25

Canada Orders Shutdown of TikTok’s Offices Over National Security Risks

The Canadian government ordered the shutdown of TikTok's business in the country, citing national security risks.

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2024-11-7 17:30

Everything Apple Needs to Do to Win Over Adobe Lightroom Users

On Friday, Pixelmator surprised with the announcement that it had signed the paperwork required to be acquired by Apple. If it passes regulatory approval, Apple will suddenly own a set of software that directly competes with Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-11-5 00:46

Subway Sued Over ‘Misleading’ Amount of Meat in Ad Photos of Sandwiches

A customer has sued fast-food chain Subway alleging that the sandwiches in its ad photos are "grossly misleading" and contain at least three times more meat than it delivers. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-10-31 16:10

Mint Rollei 35AF Review: Style Over Substance

Pentax's popular Pentax 17 showed the market that there is demand for a new-production analog film camera. It wasn't clear if this risky venture would float, but the Pentax 17 has found a loyal following and now we have another player ready to make waves: Mint's Rollei 35AF. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-10-12 17:01

SmallRig’s Prime Day Sale Has Over 500 Photo Products at Nearly 30% Off

SmallRig came loaded for bear at this year's autumn Prime Day sale with over 500 products on sale. Find camera cages, battery packs, shoulder rigs, microphones, lights, and filters steeply discounted as much as 28%. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-10-7 18:56

Influencer Trips Over Wall and Falls to Death While Filming Video

An influencer fell to her death after she tripped over a wall while she was filming a video.

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2024-10-4 14:09

Over Half of Photographers Often Experience Editing Fatigue, Says Study

A study looking at how long hours spent editing images affect the well-being of photographers has found that 50.4 percent suffer from mental exhaustion after a lengthy editing session. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-9-27 15:24

Photographer Stephen Shore Walks Out of Lecture Over Audience’s Use of Smartphones

Renowned photographer Stephen Shore walked out of a lecture after he saw several audience members using their smartphones.

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2024-9-27 16:13

Nicki Minaj Kicks Photographer’s Camera Over ‘Inappropriate Filming’

Nicki Minaj has apologized for kicking a photographer's camera after she mistakenly believed he was filming her inappropriately on stage. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-9-24 17:09

Sony’s MDR-M1 Monitors Are an Upgrade Over Its Industry-Standard MDR-7506

Sony announced a new higher-end pair of closed-backed studio monitors called the MDR-M1 that are designed to sit between the industry-standard and affordable MDR-7506 headphones and the very expensive open-backed MDR-MV1 monitors. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-9-19 20:21

Oklahoma Tries to Revoke Teacher’s License Over Facebook Photo

The Oklahoma State Department of Education is attempting to remove a teacher's license over a 2019 social media photo.

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2024-9-17 15:50

Disney Sued Over Using Late Actor’s CGI Likeness in ‘Rogue One: A Star Wars Story’

Image rights over a person's likeness are at the center of a legal battle between a production company and Disney-owned Lucasfilm and Lunak Heavy Industries. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-9-13 21:29

White House News Photographers Criticize Harris Over ‘Unprecedented Reduction in Access’

The White House News Photographers Association (WHNPA) submitted a letter to the Kamala Harris presidential campaign to complain of what it calls an "unprecedented reduction in access" as its four photographer seats have been reduced to one. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-9-13 19:24

FAA Targets Unsafe Drone Pilots With Over $340,000 in Fines

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) says that it cracked down on unsafe drone pilots with over $340,000 worth of fines in the last two years. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-9-5 14:09

The Trump Campaign Went on an AI Image Spree Over the Labor Day Weekend

Presidential hopeful Donald Trump has posted a series of AI images over the Labor Day weekend, leaning on the technology to drive home his message to voters. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-9-3 16:26

Leica D-Lux 8 Review: Deja Vu All Over Again

With the worldwide craze for analog photography in full swing, we have seen another blast from the past rise again. Everybody wants compact digital point-and-shoot cameras again, to the point where some models are going for prices similar to when they were released. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-7-25 17:01

Photos of Uncontacted Tribe Raises Concern Over Logging Practices

A human rights group has captured astonishing photos of a remote, uncontacted tribe in the Peruvian Amazon who are being threatened by loggers. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-7-17 16:08

Hacktivist Group Leaks Disney’s Slack Channels Over its Stance on AI Images

A group of hacktivists has leaked over a terabyte of data from Disney's internal communications platform over the company's stance on AI imagery. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-7-17 15:07

Los Angeles Times Faces Backlash Over Controversial Photo Caption

Amid concerns of rising antisemitism in the United States, the struggling Los Angeles Times finds itself at the center of a controversy concerning a recent photo caption that has angered prominent members of the Jewish community. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-7-11 20:32