Legendary Fashion Photographer Gian Paolo Barbieri Dies at 89
Gian Paolo Barbieri, who was considered one of Italy's greatest fashion photographers, has died at the age of 89.
Please Stop Dying Taking Selfies
In the last year, I have written dozens of stories for PetaPixel about various incidents where people have died (or almost died) while taking a selfie, photo, or video. It may sound like a lot, but it is only a handful of the fatalities that I could have reported on.
US Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Controversial TikTok Sale-or-Ban Law
The United States Supreme Court (SCOTUS) agreed to hear oral arguments concerning whether a bill forcing a TikTok sale violates the First Amendment.
Kodak and Huf Team Up for Stylish Vintage-Inspired Streetwear Line and Colorful Ektar H35N Camera
Blending retro Kodak vibes and modern aesthetics, Kodak and skate and lifestyle brand Huf teamed up for a new line of apparel, accessories, a Huf-styled half-frame film camera, and even a film-inspired skateboard deck.
Chinese National Arrested for Taking Drone Images of US Space Force Base
A Chinese national has been arrested for flying a drone over and taking photos of a U.S. Space Force base on the same day as the launch of a SpaceX rocket carrying a spy satellite for the federal government.
US Appeals Court Upholds TikTok Ban Law
A US federal appeals court today upheld the law passed earlier this year that requires ByteDance, a China-based company, to sell TikTok or face a ban.
See How and What You Photographed in 2024 With Google Photos’ 2024 Recap
With 2024 winding down, various apps and services are launching "year in review" recaps. Many people have first-hand experience with this feature with music streaming platforms like Spotify and Apple Music. Some photo-oriented platforms do it, too, including Google Photos, as of this year.
‘Gladiator II’ Cinematographer Denies Criticizing Ridley Scott as ‘Lazy’
The Gladiator II cinematographer has attempted to walk back his comments accusing the movie’s director Ridley Scott of becoming “lazy” -- saying that his criticism was taken out of context.
Meta Claims AI Content Was Less than 1% of Election Misinformation
Amid considerable fears about the impact that AI-generated content may have on the 2024 Presidential Election in the United States, Meta claims that less than one percent of election misinformation was created by AI, at least on its platforms, which include Facebook, Instagram, and Threads.
Saddle Up, Partner: Latest Retrospekt x Hello Kitty Collab Goes Western
Milwaukee-based Retrospekt reignited its relationship with Sanrio for a new Hello Kitty collaboration. This time, Retrospekt and Sanrio are back in the saddle for the Hello Kitty "Howdy Partner" collection, comprising a trio of new analog photography products, including a 35mm film camera.
‘Gladiator II’ Cinematographer Accuses Ridley Scott of Being a ‘Really Lazy’ Filmmaker
The Gladiator II cinematographer has accused the movie's director Ridley Scott of becoming "lazy" and adopting a "rush, rush, rush" approach to filmmaking.
Influencer Sues Another Influencer for Stealing Her Photo ‘Aesthetic’ in Landmark Case
An influencer is suing another influencer for copying her "aesthetic" in photos and videos on social media -- in a case that may upend how copyright protections work in the content creation industry.
50 Extraordinary Photos, Including Rare Henri Cartier-Bresson Works, Go to Auction
An extraordinary collection of 50 photographs, owned by Henri Cartier-Bresson's brother-in-law, went to auction this week.
Snap Claims New Mexico Sought Child Predators on Snapchat Before Blaming Company for Failure to Protect Kids
American technology company Snap Inc., Snapchat's parent company, claims that New Mexico's bombshell accusations about the company's failure to protect children have it all backward. In a motion for dismissal, Snap says New Mexico's Attorney General mischaracterized the company's alleged shortcomings and committed a shoddy investigation.
‘Ernest Cole: Lost and Found’ Film Explores Groundbreaking Apartheid Photographer
A new documentary explores the life of South Africa’s first Black freelance photographer Ernest Cole who was one of the most important chroniclers of apartheid.
Tired of Your Instagram Feed? ‘Recommendations Reset’ Will Make the Algo Start Fresh
Instagram will soon roll out a new feature globally that will allow everyone on Instagram to perform a "Recommendations reset," which makes the algorithm forget everything it thinks it knows about you and start from scratch.
Italian Man Unwittingly Paid $5,300 for Stolen Churchill Photo Worth Millions
New details have emerged in the saga of the iconic portrait of Winston Churchill that was stolen from a Canadian hotel and replaced with a fake before being recovered in Italy over two years later. It turns out an Italian lawyer paid £4,200 (~$5,300) for it at an auction, believing it to be a cheap copy.
Insta360’s User Service Agreement is Scaring Users But Is Pretty Normal
Insta360 users have noted some concerning language in the company's user service agreement. However, scary as it may seem, nothing is out of the ordinary -- for better or worse.
Festival Director Criticized for Saying More Female Cinematographers Could Lead to ‘Mediocre’ Films
A film festival founder has come under fire for saying that the prominence of female cinematographers and directors could lead to mediocrity.
Photographers Could Learn a Thing or Two From the New ‘Mario Party’ Game
Super Mario Party Jamboree for Nintendo Switch features a fun yet challenging minigame about capturing precise street photography moments.
‘Ravens’ Movie Chronicles Life of Legendary Japanese Photographer Masahisa Fukase
A new biopic chronicles the complex life and work of Japan's most celebrated and iconic photographer Masahisa Fukase.
Watch The Trailer for ‘I am Martin Parr’ Documentary
The trailer for I am Martin Parr has been released giving fans a first look at the documentary about the celebrated photographer.
Muhammad Ali’s Photographer Wins $1.65 Million in Copyright Lawsuit
Muhammad Ali's personal photographer, Michael Gaffney, won a landmark copyright infringement lawsuit against Authentic Brands Group (ABG), securing damages totaling $1.65 million.
Amazing Ansel Adams Print Collection Sells for Nearly $4.6 Million at Auction
Auction house Sotheby's sold a collection of images by the legendary landscape photographer Ansel Adams for $4,567,680 this week, far exceeding the pre-sale estimate range of $1.7 to $2.8 million. The auction set 41 new records for Ansel Adams sales amid intense bidding.
TMZ Under Fire for ‘Indefensible’ Publication of Death Photo of Former One Direction Member Liam Payne
Former One Direction member Liam Payne died tragically yesterday, October 16th, at the age of 31, after falling from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Shortly after the news of Payne's death broke, celebrity news website TMZ bristled many by posting a cropped photo of Payne's corpse on a wooden deck in the hotel's courtyard.
Renowned War Photographer Paul Lowe Allegedly Killed by Son on Hiking Trail
Award-winning British photojournalist and combat photographer Paul Lowe has died at age 60. He was killed in a stabbing on a popular hiking trail near Los Angeles, and authorities say his 19-year-old son Emir has been arrested for the murder.
Woman Who Died in ‘Freak Accident’ Found Thanks To Sharing a Cow Photo
A young woman in England who was trampled to death in 2022 by a herd of cows shared a photo of her location with her family before she died, helping authorities find her.
Babe Ruth’s First Photo as a Baseball Pro Could Fetch More Than $200,000
A rare photo of Babe Ruth’s first appearance with the Baltimore Orioles will be presented for sale at Leland’s 2024 Fall Classic Auction and could go for more than $200,000.
The Taliban Bans Publishing Photos and Videos of All Living Things
Afghanistan's Taliban morality ministry says it will implement a new law that bans any photo that depicts a living thing from being published. This rule applies to everyone, including the media.
Meta’s AI Northern Lights Post is a Stark Reminder of Big Tech’s Contempt For Artists
Over the weekend, Meta's official Threads account posted a series of AI-generated images of major cities with the Northern Lights overhead along with the line, "You missed the northern lights IRL, so you made your own with MetaAI." It's a stark reminder of the contempt Meta, and much of big tech, have for artists.
Renowned Photographer Herlinde Koelbl Is the 14th Member of the Leica Hall of Fame
Leica is honoring renowned German photographer Herlinde Koelbl with the Leica Hall of Fame Award for her lifetime of photographic achievements. One of Koelbl's photos has also been named the Leica Picture of the Year 2024, and the limited-edition print will be available exclusively at Leica Galleries.
Christopher Nolan’s Next IMAX Movie Announced for Summer 2026 Release
Director Christopher Nolan's next film is set to premiere in the summer of 2026, with an anticipated release in IMAX theaters.
Future Shutters N-Photo Magazine After 13 Years Along With Other ‘No Growth Assets’
In another blow to the ever-depleting market, UK-based photography magazine N-Photo has published its final issue after 168 editions.
Study Reveals The Most Deepfaked People of 2024
Donald Trump and Taylor Swift are some of the most deepfaked people of 2024, according to a study.
First-Known American Photograph of ‘Romantic’ Interracial Couple Goes to Auction
The first-known "romantic" photograph of an interracial couple in the U.S. goes on auction later this month.
Alec Baldwin’s Film ‘Rust’ Will Premiere at Cinematography Festival to Honor Halyna Hutchins
Alec Baldwin's film Rust will have its premiere at a cinematography festival next month to honor the movie's cinematographer Halyna Hutchins who was fatally shot on set.
Politician Raises Eyebrows After Borrowing His Friend’s Family for Campaign Photos
A congressional candidate has come under fire for borrowing his friend's wife and kids to pose for campaign photos.
SpaceX Recreate ‘Lunch Atop a Skyscraper,’ One of History’s Most Famous Photos
SpaceX celebrated the achievement of its engineers who have worked for years on technology to "catch" a first-stage Super Heavy Booster by recreating one of the 20th century's most iconic photos, Lunch Atop a Skyscraper.
No, This Viral ‘Goodbye Meta AI’ Post Won’t Protect Your Photos
Hundreds of thousands of people have fallen for a hoax that claims to deny Meta the right to use their photos for training the company's AI.
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.
Mark Zuckerberg Showed New Tech That Uses AI to Fully Recreate People
Today at Meta Connect, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and Threads showed off a technology that is capable of fully recreating influencers as AI figures that can be spoken to as if they were the real person.
$75 Million Zombie Movie ’28 Years Later’ Reportedly Shot on iPhone
Award-winning British filmmaker Danny Boyle is making headlines for filming his upcoming zombie movie, 28 Years Later, using an iPhone 15. This is not the first time Boyle has eschewed traditional filmmaking equipment in favor of conforming to a narrative.
Bruce Gilden Says He’ll Be Broke in a Year
Street photographer Bruce Gilden, known for his distinct style and technique, says he'll run out of money in a year, leading some to question the financial viability of a professional photography career.
Scathing FTC Report Says Social Media Companies Engage in ‘Vast Surveillance’
A report from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has found that major social media and video streaming have been engaged in ‘vast surveillance,’ including of children.
Inside Shōgun’s Emmy Award-Winning Cinematography
The smash hit FX show Shōgun, based on a book of the same name, impressed viewers with dazzling visuals when it debuted earlier this year. The show earned 18 Emmy Awards this year, setting a new record, including one for "Outstanding Cinematography for a Series (One Hour)."
Photography Turns 200 Years Old Today
Photography turned 200 years old today, September 16, according to French photography publication Réponses Photo.
Why Oscar-Winning Actor Jeff Bridges Loves His ‘Fickle’ Panoramic Camera
As part of a media tour for the second season of FX's The Old Man, Jeff Bridges appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and the two talk at length about Bridges' love for the Widelux panoramic film camera, which he received as a wedding gift from his wife.
Taylor Swift is a Micro Four Nerd
Billionaire Taylor Swift has overcome an affliction all too common for photographers: gear acquisition syndrome, or GAS. The pop superstar has been spotted out and about with boyfriend Travis Kelce, Super Bowl-winning tight end for the NFL's Kansas City Chiefs, with an Olympus E-M10 IV camera in hand.
Instagram is Changing How It Labels AI Content, Again
Earlier this year, Meta -- parent company of Facebook and Instagram -- said it would be adding a notification to images uploaded to its platforms that were made with AI. That rollout went poorly, and now the company is making another update to how it displays that notification, it's second in three months.
Nikon’s New Limited Edition ‘Heralbony’ Zfc Cameras Are Adorned with Japanese Art
The Nikon Zfc, announced in 2021, received a colorful facelift in the form of the Nikon | Heralbony Zfc.