Stay up-to-date with the latest news within the photography industry. Here we feature new photography gear announcements, creative conferences, and other interesting headlines related to the world of photography and filmmaking.
Earlier this week, the popular Photoshop luminosity masking panel Lumenzia moved on to version 8 and added plenty of new tools and an interesting UI tweak while retaining the workflow of the previous release.
The NBA season is just getting started, and we're already starting to get accustomed to new super teams and foul challenges. One change we didn't see coming was from TNT's nationally broadcasted games, where you will now see a countdown shot clock above the free throw line.
A mother has voiced her concerns on Twitter after her eight-year-old child’s annual school photograph included options of “basic and premium retouching” packages. The services offered were blemish removal, evening skin tones, and teeth whitening.
Today, DJI announced the Mavic Mini, a 249-gram drone priced at a stunning $399. This makes the Mavic Mini one of the most affordable drones on the market, but what does this drone have to offer?
An Italian photographer has taken to social media to vent his frustrations after footballer Mario Balotelli smashed his camera. The sportsman kicked the camera from its tripod at the side of the pitch after being sent back to the bench.
Jim Jannard has announced his retirement from RED Digital Cinema, due to health reasons. In the same post, he announced that RED is killing the Hydrogen One project.
Canon recently released their Q3/2019 financial report, which shows a stark downturn, with sales down 13.9% and profits down 56.8% in the imaging division from Q3/2018.
Photographer Aubrey Peebles of Macon, Georgia and her newlywed clients were devastated to catch a stranger fleeing the scene after allegedly stealing camera equipment during their wedding reception. The camera's memory card was full of images from their special day, and the thief got away with those photos as well as the photographer's gear.
Model and actress Emily Ratajowski is being sued for $150,000 by a paparazzi photographer after she shared one of his images on her Instagram Story without permission.
There are some scarily good Halloween deals on Sigma lenses going down at B&H Photo this week, perhaps the standout bargain being a phenomenal price on the much vaunted Sigma 35mm f/1.4 Art. In total, 73 lenses are on sale for just four days total, so you should probably check out some of these deals.
Security researchers have revealed that Adobe exposed the personal data of 7.5 million Creative Cloud subscribers to potential hackers. Fortunately, no payment details or passwords were included and the vulnerability was addressed by Adobe immediately after its discovery.
Pop star Selena Gomez shot the video for her much-anticipated comeback track entirely on an iPhone 11 Pro. The video has acquired almost 50 million views in the two days since it premiered.
It seems that the next Canon mirrorless camera to be released will be much more specialized: the EOS Ra, a full frame astrophotography camera.
A stop at a tourist attraction in Scotland led to a woman discovering her undiagnosed breast cancer, possibly saving her life.
Samyang (a.k.a. Rokinon) has just announced that it is releasing the first 14mm f/2.8 prime lens with autofocus for the Canon RF system, ahead of Canon itself.
Today, Topaz Labs released Mask AI which leverages machine learning and neural networks to create masks based on simple brush outlines.
Canon has expanded their mirrorless lens lineup by two lenses, the RF 85mm f/1.2L USM DS and RF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM. Both lenses are unique in their own ways. Check them out!
A couple who spent $4,000 ($2,500 US) dollars on their dream wedding photographer were left shocked upon receiving the pictures of their big day back, as it became apparent the bride had been slimmed down in all of the images. The photos were retouched to slim down her face, arms, and breasts.
Canon has announced development of the next iteration of their flagship camera: the 1D X Mark III.
Tamron really has their focus on the Sony mirrorless camera users. The existing Tamron lenses for Sony mirrorless, the 28-75mm f/2.8 and 17-28mm f/2.8 have been quite successful due to their superb quality and competitive pricing. That is why many users have been awaiting the lens that would complete this zoom lens trinity, a fast telephoto lens, certainly.
A Skillshare-endorsed visual artist received a direct message on Instagram informing him that musician Chris Brown had posted his work without a single mention of where it had come from. The artist had made the image in question available to download for free from his website, provided credit is given, but Brown failed to do that.
An Iranian music streaming site is causing public uproar after it emerged they erase all evidence of women from the front of their own album artwork. A handful of notable new releases from the likes of Lady Gaga, Beyonce, and Taylor Swift have had their covers altered to remove the women.
Elinchrom is well known for its superb range of softboxes. The Swiss flash manufacturer just announced today the introduction of grids for their Rotalux line.
Photoshop for the iPad has been in the works for about a year now, and as it nears its release, there have been reports that it will be missing key features. Nonetheless, sources say that Adobe is "genuinely all-in" on the app and that it will quickly work to fill out the program.
Barbie, the iconic line of dolls from toymaker Mattel, has introduced a new version in collaboration with National Geographic: Photojournalist Barbie. The doll, styled as a wildlife photographer, designed for children between the ages of 3 and 7, is meant to "empower girls to be adventurous, spirited, and enthusiastic about exploring the world."
This year’s winning image from the Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2019 competition is a hilarious photo of a marmot startled by a fox. The prestigious award is given out every year by the Natural History Museum, London. This year, the comical snap of the exchange between the two animals took the grand prize and has since been described as being taken at the “perfect moment.”
A woman has been banned from Royal Caribbean cruise ships for life after she climbed over the ship's railing to try to take a dangerous selfie.
Tokina's original 11-16mm lens has been one of its most popular selling lenses for years offering up something a lot of companies couldn't: a fast and sharp ultra-wide angle lens at an affordable price. Is this new version going to continue the trend and be a successful upgrade for Tokina?
MIT researchers have found a means of recovering "lost details" from images, and create clear versions of motion-blurred parts in videos. Some experts are suggesting the process could one day even convert X-rays into CT scans.
The creator of LRTimelapse recently announced the release of the Pro Timer 2.5, the most advanced intervalometer available on the market. Here are the main features and specifications of this next level time-lapse tool.
Justin Bieber is currently being sued over posting a photograph of himself with Rich Wilkerson.
One Los Angeles studio suffered a break-in over the weekend, with over $100,000 worth of gear being taken in a time period of just 6 minutes. Unfortunately for the thieves, CCTV caught clear images of their faces, which the studio owner is now using to try and identify them.
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson is being heaped with praise by fans online over the way he handled accidentally knocking a photographer to the ground. In a clip from the game, he is seen helping her up, and later private messaged her through her social pages to check she was OK.
A new photography challenge has spread across the internet over the past month. This Tetris challenge consists of taking pictures from above of first responders and military vehicles. Here are some of the best shots.
Many seem fairly certain that the1D X Mark III will be the last flagship full frame sports and wildlife shooter from Canon when it is released next year, but what other DSLRs will reach the market given the pressure of mirrorless? It appears that DSLRs are not dead, as new rumors suggest that a 5D Mark V might be in the pipeline.
Displaying a “peace” V-sign when having a picture taken has become a staple pose for many in recent years. However, a new Chinese cybersecurity expert is warning that advances in camera phone technologies could mean the public is uploading photos to social media in high enough quality for it to be possible to “extract enough detail to make a perfect copy.”
Skylum are pleased to announce the features and date of editing software Luminar 4 released later this year. With the biggest update in the program's history, it packs several new features and changes in its interface.
The recent mystery of a photographer’s death appears to have been solved after two Ohio teenagers were arrested when one sent text messages to a friend admitting he had “done something serious.” It has also emerged that the photographer died as a result of being struck by a 75-pound log, which hit her as she shot senior portraits in a public park.
This past weekend, The Olympus Corporation turned 100 years old. A review of Olympus' history is eye opening. I didn't realize that Olympus was originally a healthcare company, and it remains a leader in certain healthcare fields today.
Researchers have developed a new pixel design that has the potential to revolutionize dynamic range in cameras.
It seems like something out of a tv show, but sadly, it's real life. A stalker found and assaulted a Japanese music star after zooming in on the reflections in her eyes in selfies she posted on social media.
Canon has just announced that it is about to release a firmware update in order to bring 24p (23.98fps) video to the newly released EOS 90D, EOS RP, and Powershot G7 X Mark III, with an update to the EOS M6 Mark II arriving next year. Quite why it was missing in the first place will remain a mystery.
Now that the furore (or lack thereof) following the Sony a9 II announcement has subsided, rumors are starting to emerge regarding Canon’s forthcoming sports and wildlife flagship, the much-anticipated 1D X Mark III. An alleged leak suggests that the new camera will shoot at 30 frames per second, but of course, the details are a little thin.
Nikon has just announced the launch of its much-awaited NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct and the price tag is as crazy as the lens itself. Bravo, Nikon.
Four members from the same family all drowned at Pambar Dam in India on Sunday after falling into the water while attempting to take a selfie together.
Due to Executive Order 13884, issued by President Trump on August 5, Adobe has deactivated all Creative Cloud accounts in Venezuela (and consequently, all associated software) and will not be issuing refunds to any customers.
Sigma has announced that it will be launching three new lenses for Canon EF-M mount: 16mm, 30mm, and 56mm f/1.4 primes that will fit Canon’s compact range of M-series cameras.
If you’re a photographer or filmmaker living in the U.K., traveling to work in Europe might be about to get a lot harder and significantly more expensive. If you live in London and suddenly land a job in Paris, taking a camera with you could soon cost you more than $400.
If the Sony a9 summed up in one word is “performance,” the new a9 II in one word is “connectivity.”
A photographer’s Grinch-themed Christmas photoshoots have been going viral this week, making appearances on news outlets such as People and the Today Show. However, things have since taken a sour turn after the photographer received an email from Dr. Seuss Enterprises threatening legal action for using their character for commercial gain.
