Photography News
Grieving Mother Finds Comfort in Digital Art
After the traumatic loss of her son in a terror attack in Barcelona last year, an Australian mother found solace in composite superhero artwork created by a total stranger.
Free XQD Memory Card Through B&H on Nikon Z6 And Z7 Purchases
Do you like free stuff when you make a new purchase, especially stuff that you might be purchasing anyway? If you're buying either the Nikon Z6 or Z7 through B&H, you'll also receiving a free XQD memory card (and camera bag) to go with it.
Adobe Announces Availability of Native 4K Stock Video Assets
Adobe Stock has been around for a short while now, featuring useful, deep integration into Creative Cloud products, as well as a more traditional online portal through which to purchase content. Through a blog post on its website, Adobe recently announced these platforms will now benefit from native 4K video content in addition to the photos and standard high-definition videos previously offered.
Creating Modern Fashion Photography: Gian Paolo Barbieri
As an innovator of fashion photography, Gian Paolo Barbieri's various approaches and techniques helped to shape modern fashion photography.
Instagram Fights Illegal Wildlife Exploitation by Warning Users in App
In many areas, animals are often illegally captured to generate money from tourists who jump at the chance to take a selfie with an exotic species, a practice that is highly dangerous for the animals involved. Instagram is taking action against the practice by providing in-app warnings and education.
This Lens Tells Stories: SmugMug’s New Campaign Sheds Light on the Passion, the “Why,” and Impact of Photographers
SmugMug, known for its photography management and sales platform, is launching a new marketing campaign titled “This Lens.” Aimed at celebrating the power of photographers to change perspectives and the world, “This Lens” aims to tell stories of real-life photographers and their pursuits.
Has ON1 Just Come up With a Better Way of Using the Cloud to Synchronize Your Editing Across Different Devices?
ON1 has teased the launch of ON1 360°, a new software platform that blends in cloud functionality with its raw editing capabilities.
Hasselblad Launches Firmware Update With Video for the X1D II 50C, 907x, and XCD 45P
Most firmware updates are dull affairs, with the occasional bug fix or quality of life updates. Hasselblad's newest firmware update, however, is a little more substantial.
Canon Announces RF 16-28mm f/2.8 IS STM Lens for Versatile Content Creation
Canon has introduced the RF 16-28mm f/2.8 IS STM, a compact and versatile wide angle zoom lens for Canon mirrorless cameras. This lens caters to both professional and hobbyist creators, combining sharp optics, fast autofocus, and advanced stabilization systems to deliver exceptional performance in photo and video applications.
Nickelback Pokes Fun at 'Photograph' in This Hilarious New Advert for Google Photos
Nickelback’s 2005 post-grunge soft-rock hit “Photograph” has always been ripe for parody and now Nickelback themselves have joined in by creating a hilarious new advert to promote Google Photos. Is it my hair or just a ramen bowl?
Nikon D6 Delayed Due to Coronavirus
In a statement released today by Nikon, it has been revealed that the COVID-19 Coronavirus is having a knock-on effect on camera production. Due to the virus, Nikon is experiencing delays in receiving parts from a third party, and that has meant a delay to their upcoming flagship DSLR, the D6.
Jared Polin Is Giving Away $92,000 in Gear to Schools and Students
Do you know a student or school who deserves a camera kit that will help them discover the joys of photography? Here's how to nominate them to take part in this massive giveaway.
Are You a British Photographer Who Needs Visa-Free Travel Around Europe? Sign This Petition
As the Brexit transition period comes to an end, many of the details regarding the United Kingdom’s new arrangement with the European Union remain unclear. Creative industry professionals are keen to avoid having their work impacted by new restrictions. This petition to the U.K. government requests visa-free travel.
Alien Skin Exposure Announce Major Re-branding
On August 29th, photo editing software company, Alien Skin Exposure, announced a major rebranding initiative. The company is now named Exposure Software, and, naturally, has a new logo plus a new website URL reflecting their major focus on Exposure — the company's creative photo editing product.
Museum's Display of Glowing Pumpkins Reopens After Visitor Trips, Wrecks Fiberglass Gourd
A mirror-filled room full of glowing fiberglass pumpkins reopened to the public on Tuesday after a visitor destroyed one of the sculptures in what several news reports described as a selfie-attempt gone wrong.
Call for Entry: The Mkapa African Wildlife Photography Awards
Following the success of its inaugural competition last year, the African Wildlife Foundation and Nature's Best Photography have launched the second annual Mkapa African Wildlife Photo Awards. Get your entries in before the June 1, 2022 deadline.
Profoto TTL and HSS Now Available to Olympus Users
With the introduction of new features such as TTL, HSS, HS, and the likes, flash manufacturers have been forced to develop a different remote for each camera brand. Profoto has its Air TTL system for Sony, Canon, and Nikon, but was lacking micro four third systems compared to Elinchrom. It’s now a thing of the past with the release of the Air TTL-O remote.
Terry Richardson Named in Another Sexual Assault Lawsuit
As New York's landmark Adult Survivors Act nears expiration, former model and actress Caron Bernstein has stepped forward to accuse celebrity photographer Terry Richardson of sexual assault. Filed before the Thanksgiving deadline, Bernstein's lawsuit alleges Richardson exploited a 2003 photo shoot proposal to coerce her into unwanted oral sex acts.
Paul Nicklen's New Book, 'Photographing Wild': Learn From a National Geographic Photographer
Photographer Paul Nicklen recently released a two-hundred page ebook titled "Photographing Wild: Techniques of a National Geographic Photographer." Mr. Nicklen has been taking photographs for the magazine for over twenty years now in some of the most remote places on earth. He is also one of my personal favorite photographers out there today, so buying it for myself was an easy decision to make. His underwater images are always fantastic, and just seeing all of his wildlife photos come across my social media feeds is always inspiring to me.
Fujifilm Announces Repair Program for GFX100 Owners
Earlier this year, Fujifilm unleashed the GFX100 unto the world — with 100 megapixels, a sensor between full frame and 645, and... a problem with the shutter lock on the vertical grip for some users. Uh oh.
The Deadline to Enter Junebug Best of the Best Engagement Photos 2017 Is Now!
There are tons of photography competitions out there, but not all are equal. In the wedding industry, I’ve found that the Junebug competitions always showcase some of the most inspiring, creative, and beautiful work out there. While the wedding season is about to start, the engagement one is coming to an end for many photographers. So it’s time to start picking your best shots and see if you have what it takes to have your work in the best of the best engagement selection of 2017!
Apple Unveils New iPad Mini With A17 Pro Chip and Apple Pencil Pro Support
Apple has announced the latest iteration of its iPad mini, featuring the new A17 Pro chip and integration with Apple Intelligence. The updated model promises enhanced performance, more powerful AI-driven features, and improved connectivity. Available for pre-order starting today, it will begin shipping on October 23.
Apple Announces New MacBook Pro and Mac mini Models Featuring M2, M2 Pro, and M2 Max Chips
Today, Apple announced the next generation of the Mac mini, powered by the M2 and new M2 Pro chips, as well as the new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro, powered by the new M2 Pro and M2 Max chips.
The Jollylook: A Quirky Cardboard Camera for Instant Photography
Have you ever thought: "I have some cardboard lying around, I bet I could make that into an instant camera"? No? Then you're not Oleg Khalip and his team of cardboard camera constructors. They launched the Jollylook, a vintage-folder looking camera on Kickstarter on January 31, and it has already beaten its modest $15,000 goal by over $200,000.
Nikon Adds Two Black Photographers to Its Roster of Ambassadors
Responding to criticism from its community of customers, Nikon has announced that it has added two Black photographers to its team of Nikon Ambassadors: Audrey Woulard and Jide Alakija.
Facebook's New Copyright Protection Tool Seems Useless for Photographers
Facebook has announced that it will be introducing new measures to fight copyright breaches, but photographers fed up with seeing their work free-booted on Instagram should not get excited: the system is limited, can easily be evaded, and seems to have been designed with large brands in mind.
Sony Is Increasing Digital Imaging PRO Support in North America
One announcement last week from Sony's press conference flew under the radar for many as it was mentioned after they unveiled the a9 and worked everyone into a frenzy. Sony will be expanding support and level of professional services for working photographers in North America to "meet and ultimately exceed their expectations."
Canon Announces New EOS R50 V With High-End Video Capabilities in a Small and Affordable Body
Affordable high-quality video just got a little easier with the release of the Canon EOS R50 V.
Peakto Search for Lightroom and Capture One Adds Two Compelling Features
CYME announces that Peakto Search, the Mac-only plugin for Lightroom Classic and Capture One, is back with two new features designed to make creators’ lives easier: Instant Speech Search and Custom Metadata Display.
Apple Watch With a Camera? Newly Published Patent Shows Intriguing Design
The Apple Watch has been a major success for the company, and is an even bigger business than the dominating iPod ever was. With the many different paths the Watch could follow going into the future, there’s now hints that the device could be made into a wearable camera thanks to these newly granted patents.
Are Traditional Presets Dead? Why Radiant Photo Created Assistive AI for Photographers
An open letter from Elia Locardi and Team Radiant Photo to the photography community.
Nikon Announces New NIKKON Z 35mm f/1.4 Lens
Today, Nikon has added a new lens to its lineup of Z lenses for mirrorless cameras. This time, it is the NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.4.
Tamron Announces the 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Lens for Sony Full-Frame Cameras
Building on its reputation for creating high-quality, affordable lenses for Sony full-frame cameras, Tamron has just announced the development of a new telephoto zoom lens: the 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD.
New HDMI 2.1 Will Allow for 10K Video
While cameras haven’t yet caught up the standard, the HDMI forum has no problem pushing the envelope out and looking far off into the future.
Twelve Photographers Come Together to Create a Heart Warming Fantasy Book For Sick Children
The Get Well Tree is the latest touching project from the talented collaboration The heART Project. Many of the previous projects have been featured here. Each one brings amazing artists and sponsors together to help bring love and smiles to a family that has experienced some form of hardship. This time the project follows two childhood cancer survivors on a fantasy journey through a dream-like world. 12 photographers came together to create a 14-page photo storybook staring these two heroic little girls.
President Biden’s First Ever Executive Order on AI: What Photographers Need to Know
If you followed the news yesterday, you may have heard that the Biden Administration announced its first-ever Executive Order on AI. We at Fstoppers are here to break down for you what the main points were, and how they will affect you as a photographer.
Save up to 66% on Sandisk Memory for Prime Day
Do you have Amazon Prime? Do you need more storage for your computers or cameras? For the next 24 hours, you can save big.
Lomography Releases Diana F+ Nami Edition: An Inexpensive Medium Format Film Camera
Lomography is a company that tends produces interesting and quirky products, that are inspired from the film era of photography. The lens that put Lomo on the map for me was the 85mm f/2.2 Petzval in Brass. I absolutely loved this lens and it was a great introduction for me to the company.
Polar Pro Quartzline Upgrade Program: A Limited Time Offer on Full-Frame Filters
For a while now, I've been using filters on my drone for a lot of different reasons. I've tried a few different brands over the years but just recently got stuck on the cinema series from Polar Pro.
Apple to Roll Out Apple Intelligence Across iPhone, iPad, and Mac
Apple has announced that its new personal intelligence system, Apple Intelligence, will begin rolling out next month with iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and macOS Sequoia 15.1. This new system integrates generative models with personal context to deliver personalized, private, and useful intelligence across Apple devices.
Oppo Shows Off Smartphone With Front-Facing Camera Under Display, No Notch
Has the notch problem been solved? Oppo is showing off a smartphone that places the front-facing selfie camera under the screen.
OM Digital Solutions Corporation Opens Their New Technology Centre: Great News for the Photography Industry
OM Digital Solutions has announced the opening of a new Technology Centre, close to its Research and Development base in Tokyo. This is superb news for photographers and the wider photographic industry.
The Best Photobooth To Offer for COVID Weddings
With the Salsa Photobooth and its new features, you can do your part to make weddings safer as well as make more money.
The Queen of England Is Hiring a Social Media Manager... and That Is Where the World Is At
Social media has become an important part of any business, especially if your business is reliant on your image, attention, and being the figurehead of a country that makes buckets of money off of tourism.
Broncolor Brings HS Support to Fujifilm With Release of RFS 2.2 Transceiver
Today, Broncolor has released the RFS 2.2 F, the Fujifilm version of their HS transceiver system. This allows those with Fujifilm cameras to take advantage of the Broncolor HyperSync system, allowing the photographer to move to sync speeds of up to 1/8,000 s on supported lights, enabling far more shooting possibilities.
Mac Photo-Cataloging App Peakto Gets Major Speed Boost
Cyme is now updating its Mac Photo app Peakto to version 1.10, and with it come some impressive speed increases.
Jailed Photojournalist Charged With Sedition, Attempting to Wage War Against India
A Kashmiri photojournalist who has been in jail for five months after being arrested by the Indian National Investigation Agency has been charged with sedition and attempting to wage war against India, while international press organizations continue to call for his immediate release.
Adams, Curtis, Weston, Levitt, Oh My: Stanford's Cantor Center Wins Again
The Cantor Arts Center at Stanford and The Capital Group Foundation have announced that The Center has been gifted a collection of photographs by some of the most esteemed photographers working in the United States throughout the 20th century: Ansel Adams, Edward Curtis, John Gutmann, Helen Levitt, Wright Morris, Gordon Parks, and Edward Weston.
Apple Pushes Boundaries with Powerful New iPad Pro Featuring M4 Chip and Stunning Display
Apple has once again raised the bar with the unveiling of its latest iPad Pro, boasting a revolutionary display, the powerful M4 chip, and innovative features designed to empower creative professionals and casual users alike. Available in 11-inch and 13-inch models, the new iPad Pro is thinner and lighter than ever before, making it the most portable iteration of Apple's flagship tablet to date.