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Photographer Captures Ghostly Face in the Waves on Deadly Beach

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Photographer Vilhelm Gunnarsson has been shooting the south coast of Iceland, showing a landscape that is battered by the relentless forces of the Atlantic Ocean. [ Read More ] from PetaPixel

Tintype Photographer Uses Mobile Darkroom to Create Handcrafted Images of Memory and Time

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Photographer Lara Porzak, who has spent more than three decades using analog techniques to create photographs that function as both images and physical artifacts, has published her first book. [ Read More ] from PetaPixel

The Original Photo That Immortalized Michael Jordan’s Iconic Dunk is Up for Auction

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A signed original 1988 photograph of Michael Jordan's legendary dunk that turned him into a global icon -- is up for auction. [ Read More ] from PetaPixel

Pulitzer Prize-Winning Photographer Jerry Gay, Known for Iconic Image of Exhausted Firefighters, Dies

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Photojournalist Jerry Gay -- who won a Pultizer Prize for his shot of four firemen resting after fighting a house fire and took some of the most iconic images of serial killer Ted Bundy - has passed away. [ Read More ] from PetaPixel

Suspect Arrested Three Years After Photographer Was Shot Dead After Leaving Studio

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A suspect has been arrested three years after a well-known local photographer was killed after leaving his photo studio in Atlanta. [ Read More ] from PetaPixel

iPhone Duo Review: A Compromise, But Not Compromised

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The iPhone Duo pulls me in two directions. On the one hand, it's a brilliantly designed phone that feels premium and invites you in like no other Apple handheld has before. On the other, it surfaces issues I've never had with an iPhone before. [ Read More ] from PetaPixel

Flashback’s New Analog-Inspired Half-Frame Digicam Is All Grown Up

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Flashback has announced the One75, a new reusable digital camera that promises to bring the spirit and vibes of a classic half-frame film camera. [ Read More ] from PetaPixel

Okay, the Sony FX5 Really Is Going to Launch This Time

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This is not a drill. The Sony FX5 really is coming this time. Adorama says the highly anticipated cinema camera is truly launching in November. [ Read More ] from PetaPixel

Sigma Says the Possibilities for New Lenses Are ‘Limitless’

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Sigma CEO Kazuto Yamaki chatted with Lensvid at IBC 2026, discussing Sigma's rapidly expanding lens lineup, its latest innovations, and, most interestingly, how Sigma feels about the future of optical design. [ Read More ] from PetaPixel

School Photographer’s Camera Bag Stolen With SD Cards Containing Kids’ Photos

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A school photographer had their camera bag stolen, along with memory cards that may contain images of the children -- raising concerns about a possible data breach. [ Read More ] from PetaPixel

Washington Post Photographer Severely Beaten by Masked Settlers in the West Bank

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An American Washington Post photographer was severely beaten by Israeli settlers in the West Bank on Friday. [ Read More ] from PetaPixel

Land of the Free: Photographer Visits 37 Prisons in 17 States

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It’s been a big week for execution: in Tennessee, they botched one. In Texas, they’re making plans to televise another. [ Read More ] from PetaPixel

Incredible Photos Shine a Light on Giraffes in Africa

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Remembering Giraffes is the latest book in the acclaimed Remembering Wildlife series. It features images donated by world-leading wildlife photographers, such as Jonathan & Angela Scott, Marsel van Oosten, Frans Lanting, and Greg du Toit, in a stunning collection showcasing the world’s tallest mammal. [ Read More ] from PetaPixel

New iPhone Camera App, MARS, Lives for Grainy Black-and-White Photos

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Japanese photographer Keitaro Kobayashi is building a new iPhone camera app, MARS. It's a black-and-white camera app that aims to mimic the look of film, specifically how film blooms. [ Read More ] from PetaPixel

Ricoh’s 30th Anniversary Camera Pins Are Cute As a Button

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As part of its Ricoh GR 30th anniversary celebrations, which include a special edition GR IV camera and 30th anniversary-themed accessories, Ricoh Imaging is also selling special 30th anniversary accessories, including an incredibly detailed and adorable pin set. [ Read More ] from PetaPixel

Kodak Portra 160 Might Be the Best Fine-Grain Color Negative Film

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We stated in our Film Friday review of Kodak Portra 400 (and again in our Portra 800 write up) that it is pretty much a perfect color film, so you’ll hopefully understand and forgive us if we start off this Film Friday by insisting that Portra 160 is a more perfect film. [ Read More ] from PetaPixel

You Can Save Hundreds on All Types of Memory Cards

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Memory card prices have risen sharply over the past year, largely due to flash memory shortages driven by the AI boom. Photographers have paid the price, with new cards often costing much more now than they used to. However, the deals below still make it possible to get a new memory card without breaking the bank. [ Read More ] from PetaPixel

The Vaonis Atlas Is a Smart Telescope Crossed With a DSLR

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French smart telephoto brand Vaonis has announced the Atlas. This new modular smart telescope promises the versatility of an interchangeable lens camera -- Vaonis says "DSLR" -- and the ease of use of the company's other smart telescopes. [ Read More ] from PetaPixel

Photographer Arrested After Taking Chainsaw to Trees In Search of a Better Train Photo

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Police arrested a 23-year-old Japanese man after a tree he cut down to get a better photo of a train landed on vital communication wires. [ Read More ] from PetaPixel

Inside a Season With the Chicago Cubs’ Photographer

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On an evening late in the season at Wrigley Field, a narrow beam of low sunlight reached the top step of the Chicago Cubs’ dugout. Pete Crow-Armstrong, the front-runner for National League MVP, was standing on that step, a spot he usually leaves to the team’s veterans, as the take-the-field video played. Team photographer Matt Dirksen saw the light land behind him. He had a few seconds to get the picture. [ Read More ] from PetaPixel