20:41
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]
17:30
Sony a1 II Hands-On First Impressions: Expensive Excellence
The original Sony a1 is one of the most capable, advanced, and expensive flagship cameras ever. When it first came out, it wowed potential buyers with a fast-scanning 50-megapixel sensor without major rolling shutter issues while offering fast burst rates.
14:26
Cameraman Films the Wrong Pair of Feet at Cricket Game, Player Has Priceless Reaction
Shooting live sports is a tough endeavor; the photographer has to be aware of their surroundings even when trained in the viewfinder. But it's easy to make a mistake as one camera operator did at a cricket game in Australia on Thursday. [Read More]
17:53
Photographer Sues Detroit Lions For Using His Photo For NFL Star’s Statue
A photographer has sued the Detroit Lions for allegedly using his photo of former football star Barry Sanders to design a statue of him. [Read More]
17:46
Sports Photographers Faced a Summer of Broken Lenses, Cracked Skulls, and Worse
The vast majority of sports photographers turn up for their jobs and cover games without incident. But this summer, there have been a series of nasty accidents, injuries, and most tragically of all -- a death. [Read More]
19:23
Clever Combinations of Classic Art and Modern Sports Photography
Showing that there is more in common between paintings and modern athletes than most might think, ArtButMakeItSports has gained quite the following by combining excellent sports photography with classic artwork. [Read More]
21:42
NFL Photographer Shares Dizzying View from Stadium Catwalk
Freelance NFL photographer Janaye Johnson has shared a dizzying video of her perch high in the rafters above the field which gave her an incredible perspective of the in-game action. [Read More]
20:58
How to Get a Press Pass as a Photographer
Shooting from a photo pit or area is an important part of photography niches such as concert and sports photography, but how do you get access in the first place? This is not an easy task but with a little work and dedication, you can position yourself to be allowed in this coveted area. [Read More]
17:35
Brad Bradley: The 100-Year-Old Sports Photographer
Brad Bradley photographed his first Cotton Bowl in 1948 with a Graflex Speed Graphic when he was just 26 years old. When he photographs the 87th edition of the annual college football game on January 2, 2023, he will be 100 years old, having turned a century in July 2022. [Read More]
17:36
Canon Rebuffs Rumors That Its R3 Sensor is Made by Sony
Since Canon’s initial development announcement for the EOS R3, rumors have swirled that the company — despite its statement otherwise — was not the manufacturer of the backside illuminated sensor at its core.
23:36
Giannis Antetokounmpo Enjoys Blowout By Becoming a Photographer
Milwaukee Bucks basketball star Giannis Antetokounmpo took advantage of his team’s blowout lead over the Indiana Pacers by picking up his camera and snapping photos from the sidelines. Antetokounmpo took a camera out of his bag to, according to an interview with the Milwaukee Journal Sentinal, photograph his brother. “I was taking pictures of my […]
01:01
What It’s Like Photographing an NHL Game During COVID
Photographer Paul Rutherford specializes in photographing sports and has shared his experiences both with the MLB and NFL during the age of COVID. His latest video goes over his experiences with the NHL, where he details what he looks for and how he approaches the shoot.
18:51
This is What It’s Like Shooting NHL Games Inside a COVID ‘Bubble’
The National Hockey League (NHL) recently released a behind the scenes video that shows you what it’s like being an official NHL photographer inside one of the league’s COVID “bubbles.
18:57
The Wait is Over: The Nikon D6 Will Officially Ship in Two Weeks
Nikon has officially announced the “retail availability” of the flagship Nikon D6 DSLR. After unveiling the camera in February and being forced to delay its release in March, the company says that the D6 will finally ship on May 21st, two weeks from today.
19:16
Canon Update Fixes 1D X Mark III ‘Lock Up’ Issue, Adds 24p Recording
Canon has released a firmware fix to the dreaded “lock up” issue that has plagued some 1D X Mark III users, making the camera unusable for high-speed shooting. Firmware version 1.1.0, released earlier today, fixes the problem and adds a few additional features at the same time. The problem cropped up in early March, when […]
22:01
Into the Unknown: How I Reinvented Myself After 25 Years at Sports Illustrated
Over the years I’ve been contacted through social media, emails and in person by young photographers seeking advice on being a sports photographer. I never try and discourage them, but I also have to try and be honest: Sports Photography is dead as a profession… sad but true. I know very few who are scratching […]
18:53
The Nikon D6 is a Pro Camera for a Vanishingly Small Demographic
When it comes to technology, consumers have been conditioned to expect notable feature changes with version numbers increases. The iPhone 11 Pro, for example, not only included the snappier A13 Bionic chip, it also sported a three lens array and significantly better low light performance.
00:29
At Full Speed, the Canon 1D X Mark III’s Shutter Could Fail After Just 8 Hours
Photographer Ryan Mense put together a completely (purposely) ridiculous video “exposing” Canon for making the new 1D X Mark III … too good. How so? Well, it turns out that, at full speed, it’ll only take 8 hours 40 minutes and 48 seconds of continuous use to “kill” the Canon 1D X Mark III’s shutter. […]
21:52
Sony’s New SDK Lets Developers Make Their Own Remote Camera Solutions
Sony has unveiled a Software Development Kit (SDK) that will give developers remote access to “key camera controls and still image data,” so they can develop their own third-party applications for controlling Sony’s mirrorless full-frame cameras remotely.
19:40
Photographer Knocked Unconscious at College Football Game
A photographer was knocked unconscious at a college football game this past weekend after a player slammed into her as she shot from the sidelines. The scary incident was captured on national TV. Georgia Bulldogs photographer Chamberlain Smith was covering the Saturday game between Georgia and Auburn at Jordan Hare Stadium in Alabama when Georgia […]
17:56
NFL Player Slams Into Photographer, Checks In on Her After the Game
Sports photographers on the sidelines of games sometimes find themselves a little too close to the action. One NFL photographer had an unexpected meeting with the quarterback recently, and the clip of what happened quickly went viral online.
17:52
Watch the Sony a9 Track and Shoot a Pole Vaulter at 20fps
It’s time for one more Sony a9 demo, because a high-speed sports camera is only as good as its AutoFocus system. Sony Artisan Gary Fong uploaded this pole vaulter demo, showing how well the a9 can keep up with a running athlete while shooting wide open. Just like the 20fps no blackout demo last week, […]
01:39
The Most Iconic Muhammad Ali Photo Ever Taken is Up for Auction
Neil Leifer‘s photograph of Muhammad Ali standing over a knocked out Sonny Liston is, without a doubt, the most iconic image of the heavyweight champion ever captured. And now, you can own the photographer’s own print of the photo, signed by Ali himself.
