How Portrait Photography’s ‘Grand-Scale’ Origins Changed History

The Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery's latest exhibit, From Shadow to Substance: Grand-Scale Portraits During Photography’s Formative Years, explores portrait photography's grand-scale origins and showcases the museum's incredible, diverse collection of very early photographs.

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Safety and Ethics in Newborn Photography: Why Responsibility Matters as Much as Creativity

Newborn photography is one of the most beautiful yet delicate branches of photography. It is a field that combines artistry with significant ethical responsibility. Newborns are among the most vulnerable subjects to photograph, and even the slightest negligence can result in serious and irreversible harm.

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Webb’s Incredible New Nebula Photos Preview the Sun’s Deadly Fate

The James Webb Space Telescope's (JWST) newest images offer a dazzling preview of the Sun's eventual fate.

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Correction: Fujifilm’s Price Increase Is Its First and Based on Initial Tariffs

Earlier this week, PetaPixel reported that official Fujifilm dealers were sent a list of increasing prices set to take effect August 1. While the price increase is now in effect, it wasn't due to the new 15% tariff "deal" the US struck with Japan recently, but is instead the company's response to the first 10% tariff introduced earlier this year.

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Trump’s Tariffs Expected to Cost Apple an Additional $1.1 Billion

Apple has spent nearly $1 billion paying tariffs already, and expects to pay even more next quarter, primarily to China.

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7Artisans’ Ultra-Wide 14mm f/2.8 Full-Frame Lens Promises Dramatic Photos

Alongside its new 75mm f/1.4 portrait prime lens, 7Artisans announced a full-frame 14mm f/2.8 ultra-wide prime.

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X-T5 Teardown Uncovers Fujifilm’s Incredible IBIS Engineering

IRreCams has been converting digital cameras for infrared and astrophotography since 2011, so the team has taken apart a diverse range of cameras, from Micro Four Thirds models all the way to medium-format cameras. The latest camera to go under the "knife" is the Fujifilm X-T5 APS-C camera.

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 Review: A Flagship Camera Betrayed

Foldable phones aren’t camera trend-setters because they get their camera components from other models. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is no different in carrying on that pattern, only this time it’s actually rocking a flagship-level main wide-angle camera.

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srRAW 1.2 Is a Professional Cinema Camera Inside the iPhone

Swiss Rig has officially launched srRAW 1.2, the next generation of its mobile digital cinema camera system for iPhone, introducing more resolution options, broader iPhone compatibility, advanced manual tools, and a dedicated creator community.

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Luminar Neo Supercharges Your Photo Editing Workflow

In the ever-evolving world of digital photo editing, staying ahead of the curve means finding tools that streamline the process without sacrificing quality. Skylum's Luminar Neo positions itself as a solution for both professional photographers and hobbyists looking to enhance their workflow with speed and precision.

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