Photography News

Today, Adobe is hosting its Adobe MAX conference for creatives in London, UK. The event showcases new software innovations and offers classes geared towards helping users maximize their ability to create and modify their art using the brand’s software.

Several years ago, I got a call one morning from the head ranger at Bighorn National Forest in Wyoming. He was inquiring if I would be interested in participating in Bighorn National Forest’s initial Artist in Residence program. That was during the COVID shutdown, and my state was really locked down—we couldn't even go camping in a state park! So, yes, absolutely yes.

Adobe has been at the forefront of incorporating AI-based technology into its platforms, with the goal of allowing more people to take an idea from conception to finished product. Today, Adobe is announcing the incorporation of agentic AI across many platforms, including Acrobat, Express, Premiere Pro, and Photoshop.

The good news keeps on coming for filmmakers looking to get the highest quality images without breaking the bank. Today, it was Blackmagic Design’s turn, as it announced the new Blackmagic PYXIS 12K.

Today, Nikon added another member to its line of mirrorless cameras, the updated Nikon Z5 II.

For those Nikon users who prefer to use Adobe Premiere for your workflow, a major new compatibility announcement should make your life quite a bit easier.

Bild Expo, presented by B&H, has officially announced it will return to the Javits Center in New York City from June 17-18, 2025. Following the overwhelming success of its inaugural event in September 2023, the 2025 expo is expected to draw even larger crowds, remaining free to all attendees.

I don’t usually write about price drops, but RED Cinema and Nikon today announced a major one I think is worth the ink.

Canon has unveiled a new ultraportable camera in its lineup: the PowerShot V1.

Affordable high-quality video just got a little easier with the release of the Canon EOS R50 V.

Canon added a fourth lens to its line of f/1.4 Hybrid Primes today with the brand-new RF 20mm f/1.4 L VCM.

If you’re into mobile games and never want to miss a chance to play, then this collaboration gift box from UGREEN and Genshin Impact might be exciting for you.

We've had a look at Aperty before, the new portrait editor from Skylum, which also offers the popular AI-based photo editor, Luminar.

Fujifilm has announced the GFX100RF, the first fixed-lens digital camera in its GFX medium format system. This new camera aims to provide high-resolution photography in a compact form, making it the lightest GFX model yet, weighing approximately 1.62 lb (735 g).

For Mac users, Peakto software has always been one of the premier solutions for cataloging and easily finding your media because it automatically sorts your media as it comes in, using AI to help you find images by content, colors, time of day, camera settings, and many other attributes.

CYME now announces a groundbreaking new feature for Peakto: secure remote access to photos and videos stored locally. With Peakto Connect, creators can access their media from anywhere, across multiple devices, without uploading their content to the cloud.

The Sony World Photography Awards has unveiled the 10 category winners and shortlisted photographers for its 2025 Open competition, celebrating the most striking single images captured in 2024. Recognizing the power of a single photograph to tell a compelling story, the competition attracted an astounding 419,000 submissions from over 200 countries and territories.

KEKS has announced their new M-Meter, a modernized version of the old analog Leica M-Meters, and I can’t help but think of that line from the Bob Fosse biopic All That Jazz: “Everything old is new again.”

Vivo’s new V50 smartphone is making a point: great photography doesn’t have to come from expensive camera gear.

Looking for help funding your latest short film? Nikon, RED, and Vimeo have come together to offer a new opportunity for emerging filmmakers.

Two men in upstate New York have pleaded guilty to a wildlife poaching scheme that involved posing as a female wildlife photographer on social media. The duo used the fake profile to befriend real photographers, gaining inside information on the locations of large deer in no-hunting zones.

Meta has filed a lawsuit against photographer Daniel Folger, alleging he engaged in an illicit Instagram username resale scheme and account reinstatement service. The lawsuit, filed in a California federal court, claims Folger facilitated high-priced transactions for coveted Instagram handles and worked with a Meta insider to restore banned accounts for a fee.

Apple has announced an updated MacBook Air featuring the new M4 chip, offering improved performance, battery life, and features, along with a new color option—sky blue. Available alongside the existing colors midnight, starlight, and silver, the MacBook Air now starts at $999 and will be available for purchase beginning March 12, 2025.

Apple has announced an updated Mac Studio, featuring the new M4 Max and M3 Ultra chips, promising substantial performance upgrades and expanded connectivity, including Thunderbolt 5. The Mac Studio aims at creative professionals requiring intensive computing capabilities such as video editors, developers, engineers, and photographers.

Apple has announced its latest and most powerful processor, the M3 Ultra, promising significant performance enhancements over previous generations. The chip will power the new Mac Studio and is positioned as Apple's top-tier silicon offering.

Apple has announced the latest generation of the iPad Air, featuring the powerful M3 chip and an updated Magic Keyboard. The upgraded tablet offers significant performance enhancements, including improved graphics capabilities, faster AI processing, and increased versatility for productivity and creative tasks.

As the wedding industry continues to evolve, so too does the art of wedding photography. From paparazzi style to classic portraits and true colors, top photographers share their key insights on trends shaping wedding photography in the upcoming year.

Since Apple's iPhone 16 was launched with the ability to shoot 4K 120 fps video with Dolby Vision, improved stabilization, and a new 48 MP ultra wide camera, iPhones have become more popular among content creators. At the very least, an iPhone is a great vlogging camera. So, of course, with all the great tech comes a hefty price tag. Well, that beautiful titanium phone needs protection.

Montana lawmakers are examining a proposal that would criminalize the creation and distribution of sexually explicit deepfakes generated by artificial intelligence. The measure targets content that portrays individuals in explicit scenarios without their consent, aiming to curb a practice that many believe has serious personal and societal repercussions.

West Virginia lawmakers have advanced a bill that would require clear disclaimers on images altered by artificial intelligence when used in connection with elections. The new measure comes amid growing concern about how manipulated images can influence public opinion during critical electoral periods. Lawmakers stress that the goal is to safeguard the integrity of election-related content by ensuring that any AI modifications are clearly noted.

Josh Dury, a photographer based in Somerset, UK, recently captured a panoramic image showing all eight planets—including Earth—in a single frame. He took the photograph on February 22, 2025, during an uncommon astronomical event called the "planetary parade," an occurrence when all eight planets align on one side of the Sun.

At the 2025 CP+ show in Japan, Kaoru Mokunaka, Chief Leica Camera Representative for Japan, confirmed that the L-Mount Alliance is actively seeking to expand its membership.

I have to say that on many days, I find myself using a DxO product—most frequently, their PureRAW software, which looks at my image metadata in my RAW files and gives me a near-perfect image, correcting my sensor/lens combination, sharpening, and removing imperfections like vignettes and ringing. DxO has more than 100,000 camera/lens combinations covering almost any gear. Even both my DJI drones are covered by DxO.

Sony has announced the 400-800mm f/6.3-8 G OSS, its longest full frame E-mount lens to date. Designed for birding, wildlife, and sports photography, the lens extends Sony’s mirrorless telephoto capabilities beyond the previous 600mm limit, reaching up to 800mm. It is also compatible with Sony’s 1.4x and 2x teleconverters, pushing its range up to 1,600mm.

Sony has introduced the 16mm f/1.8 G, an ultra-wide full frame E-mount prime lens designed for both photographers and videographers. The lens offers a combination of compact size, high-resolution optics, fast autofocus, and a bright f/1.8 aperture, making it well-suited for landscape, architectural, and astrophotography applications.

Adobe has announced the launch of Photoshop on iPhone, bringing its well-known image editing tools to mobile users. The app is designed to provide a streamlined, mobile-first experience while retaining essential Photoshop features such as layering, masking, and Adobe Firefly-powered AI tools. An Android version is expected later in 2025.

Zeiss has introduced the Otus ML series, a new line of manual focus prime lenses designed for professional photographers and high-end visual creators. The Otus ML family brings Zeiss’s signature optical quality to mirrorless mounts, launching with the 50mm f/1.4 and 85mm f/1.4 lenses in 2025.

Panasonic has launched the Lumix S1R II. After sitting through the media briefing, I wondered if I had been daydreaming. On paper, the Lumix S1R II is possibly the best hybrid camera on the market. The specs are simply incredible. Potentially, it’s a creator’s dream come true. Let’s take a look at why.

A new compact color and light meter from Datacolor offers a better way to set your exposure.

Sigma has announced the 300-600mm f/4 DG OS | Sports, a large-aperture ultra-telephoto zoom lens designed for professional sports, wildlife, and action photography. The lens is built exclusively for full frame mirrorless cameras and will be available for Sony E-mount and L-Mount in April 2025 at a retail price of $5,999.

Sigma has announced the launch of the 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS | Contemporary, a new all-in-one zoom lens for APS-C mirrorless cameras.

Sigma has officially announced the Sigma BF, a full frame mirrorless camera designed with a minimalist philosophy. The BF strips away traditional camera complexities while retaining high-end imaging capabilities, offering an intuitive user experience.

Several New Jersey brides say they are still waiting for their wedding photos months after their big day.

Leica first made their Summilux-M 50mm f/1.4 in 1959. It’s a classic focal length, arguably an essential lens for most genres of photography. This recent rebirth is based on the optical calculations of the second Summilux-M 50mm f/1.4, produced from 1962 to 2004.

The rejection of a Mill River High School student’s yearbook photo featuring a firearm has ignited debate over free speech and school safety policies. The controversy has drawn national attention, prompting discussions at school board meetings and online. Advocacy groups and legal experts have weighed in on the issue, raising questions about editorial control and students' rights.

Netflix's recent docuseries, American Murder: Gabby Petito, has ignited debate due to its use of artificial intelligence to recreate Petito's voice. Approximately 21 minutes into the first episode, viewers are informed that her journal entries and text messages are presented using voice recreation technology. This method aims to narrate her story through her own words, offering a personal perspective on the events leading up to her tragic death, but many think the choice was disrespectful and in bad taste.

Canon has announced the PowerShot V1, a compact digital camera designed for vloggers and content creators, set to launch in late April 2025. The PowerShot V1 is the second entry in Canon’s V series, following the PowerShot V10 released in June 2023. It features a large 1.4-inch CMOS sensor, which is approximately twice the size of the common 1.0-inch sensors found in compact cameras, aiming to provide improved image quality and low-light performance.

Apple has introduced the iPhone 16e, expanding its iPhone 16 lineup with a more budget-friendly option. The iPhone 16e offers several features found in higher-end models, including the A18 chip, Apple Intelligence integration, and a 48 MP Fusion camera system. Preorders begin on February 21, with availability starting February 28.

Adobe's Photoshop software is so prevalent today that the name itself has morphed into a verb that refers to the process of editing an image in any given software. Over the years, Photoshop has acquired editing and AI-based features that weren't even dreamed of by the early adopters of the software. Most digital photographers cannot remember a time when the program didn't exist since its existence predates the widespread adoption of digital photography by almost a decade.

Following the recent successful launch of the latest AI-powered smartphone gimbal, the Flow 2 Pro, Insta360 has introduced the latest AI tracker as an additional attachment to meet the demand for a seamless and intelligent tracking feature as mobile content creation continues to evolve.