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Photo Book Reveals the Stories Behind China’s Giant Pandas

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A stunning photo book explores the giant pandas of China and the country’s efforts to protect the endangered species. [ Read More ] from PetaPixel

How X-Ray Photographer Jim Wehtje Sees Beneath the Surface of Seashells

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Jim Wehtje is an American photographer and radiographic artist known for using X-rays to reveal the hidden internal structures of natural objects, particularly plants, flowers, and seashells. [ Read More ] from PetaPixel

Genre-Defining Robert Capa Photo Book Gets Reissue

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Death in the Making by Robert Capa, first published in 1938, was a pivotal publication in photojournalism, taking a much closer and partisan look at the combatants of war. [ Read More ] from PetaPixel

Save Up to $1,000 on Fantastic Full-Frame Mirrorless Cameras

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There are so many great full-frame mirrorless cameras on the market, and many are on sale right now. It may be tempting to buy only the latest and greatest camera equipment, but as PetaPixel's recent Full-Frame Camera Power Rankings show, sometimes slightly older cameras are not only just as good as the newest models, but arguably even better for some photographers. [ Read More ] from PetaPixel

Renowned Mexican Photographer Graciela Iturbide Is the 15th Member of the Leica Hall of Fame

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The 2026 Leica Hall of Fame Award winner is renowned Mexican photographer Graciela Iturbide. Her work has been exhibited worldwide and is housed in major museum collections. She is among the most acclaimed and accomplished photographers alive today. [ Read More ] from PetaPixel

OM System Has New Photography Gloves That Store Your Lens Cap

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Cameras, lenses, curry, ragù, and now... gloves. OM System feeds and clothes photographers. The company is one tent product launch away from hitting all the key survival requirements. [ Read More ] from PetaPixel

PhotoCuller Speeds Up Your Photo Workflow and Keeps You In Control of Your Images

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One of the most frustrating and time-consuming parts of being a photographer is dealing with all of the photos. The keepers make it worthwhile, but wouldn't it be nice not to slog through hundreds or thousands of photos to find the few you or your client actually want? That's where PhotoCuller comes in, helping photographers manage their photos from ingest to editing and save precious time. [ Read More ] from PetaPixel

YouTuber Drops Camera Into London’s River Thames, Finds Invasive Species

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The River Thames is one of the most famous rivers in the world, but what goes on beneath its waters? A YouTuber recently dropped a few cameras into the deep to find out. [ Read More ] from PetaPixel

Photographer Captures the Milky Way Over Manhattan, Despite the Light Pollution

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A photographer has captured a magnificent timelapse of the Milky Way above New York City using infrared camera equipment. [ Read More ] from PetaPixel

Dog With GoPro Strapped to His Back Captures Priceless Wedding Footage

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A bride and groom who strapped a GoPro to their dog Swayze during their wedding day are thrilled with the footage he shot. [ Read More ] from PetaPixel

I Have a Confession to Make About My Landscape Photography

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Foliage season is in full swing here in New England, and so far, my wide-angle lens has spent far more time in my bag than attached to my camera. My name is Jeremy, and I'm addicted to telephoto lenses for landscape photography. [ Read More ] from PetaPixel

How to Get Photo Prints That Actually Match Your Screen

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Trust me, just like you, I've had my share of bad prints, especially when I was first starting photography. The color would come out all wrong, the tone wouldn't match what I saw on screen, and the whole thing was frustrating and miserable. So let's demystify this a little, because it's not as hard as it seems. [ Read More ] from PetaPixel

Erling Haaland Sues Airline Over Photo Edit Featuring His Hairstyle

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Norwegian soccer player Erling Haaland is suing an airline over a social media post that featured an edited image referencing his distinctive hairstyle during the 2026 World Cup. [ Read More ] from PetaPixel

The Historic Practice of the Hidden Mother in Photography

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The “Hidden Mother” is a genre of photography that has been practiced since the infancy of the photographic process. Many examples date back to 1839 and the daguerreotype. A shroud or sheet would be thrown over the adult in the composition, or the mother hid behind a cloaked chair. They used varied methods and had varying degrees of success, depending on what worked for the photographer and the sitter. Sometimes an adult stabilizing the child would be just out of frame, and the photographer … [ Read More ] from PetaPixel

NiSi 16mm f/2.8 ASPH G-Mount Review: There Might Be Such a Thing As Too Wide

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The Fujifilm GFX system has been around for nearly a decade, and it's safe to say it's been a great success for Fujifilm. A good indicator of the GFX's success is that third-party lens makers are getting in on the fun, including NiSi. [ Read More ] from PetaPixel

The Photographer Who Captured the Glamor of Hollywood’s Golden Age

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An exhibition celebrates the work of George Hurrell, the defining portrait photographer of Hollywood’s 1930s and early 1940s, whose photographs still epitomize what we think of today as Hollywood glamor. [ Read More ] from PetaPixel

What I’ve Learned After 20 Years of Photographing Fall Color

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After 20 years of photographing fall color, I'm sharing the lessons that have helped me plan better outings, find stronger compositions, and build a more varied portfolio. Growing up in the Northeastern U.S., autumn has always been one of the times of year that draws me outside with its explosion of color and fleeting window of opportunity. Over the years, though, I've learned that creating great autumn photographs isn't simply about being in the right place when the leaves reach their peak. [ Read More ] from PetaPixel

From Capture to Create: The Evolution of Competitive Wildlife Photography

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Wildlife photography, including bird photography, has gone through several phases for some photographers during the 35 years that I have been involved in wildlife photography. [ Read More ] from PetaPixel

Nat Geo Photographer Captures First-Ever Footage of Great White Shark Snatching Fish Off Line

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A National Geographic photographer has captured what's believed to be the first-ever footage of a great white shark snatching a fish off a line. [ Read More ] from PetaPixel

Ranking Our Top 10 Full Frame Cameras | The PetaPixel Podcast

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This week on The PetaPixel Podast, the team discusses the return of the a7S IV rumor reappearing, but spends the majority of the episode creating the first-ever PetaPixel Power Rankings for full frame cameras. [ Read More ] from PetaPixel