RAF Photographers Reach For The Skies In High-Octane Photo Contest

The winning images from the annual Royal Air Force (RAF) Photographic Competition have gone live and reveal a varied and often awe-inspiring amount of entries from service personnel within the high-octane submissions.

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Hairdressers See Rise in Requests Inspired by AI-Generated Images

Hairdressers say clients are unknowingly showing them AI-generated images and asking them to recreate the hairstyles in them.

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‘Ernest Cole: Lost and Found’ Film Explores Groundbreaking Apartheid Photographer

A new documentary explores the life of South Africa’s first Black freelance photographer Ernest Cole who was one of the most important chroniclers of apartheid.

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‘Selfie Bear’ Pulled From Tree by People Released Back into the Wild

A bear cub that was filmed being yanked from a tree for a selfie has been released back into the wild eight months later.

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This Holiday Season, There Is No Better Gift Than a High-Quality WhiteWall Coffee Table Book

WhiteWall's new Coffee Table Book promises to be more than just another photo book. This is a lofty target, and through the use of premium materials and the attention to detail WhiteWall is known for, the company's new offering hits the mark.

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‘Visually Speaking’ Teaches You How to Take Lasting, Meaningful Photos

"My goal with this book is simple: I want you to understand how to communicate an idea that resonates with the person who views the image," Ted Forbes, author of "Visually Speaking" and the face behind The Art of Photography YouTube channel writes.

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Sony Has the Problem Every Competitor Wants: Its Flagship Was Too Good to Follow

The Sony a1 II has arrived, and it is a fantastic flagship camera. However, while its predecessor was leaps and bounds ahead of the competition, the mirrorless flagship camera race is much closer in 2024 than it was in 2021, and it has left the a1 II in a somewhat awkward position -- it feels like the middle child in a camera series that only actually has two models.

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Tripod Company 3 Legged Thing Ventures Into Audio With Wireless ‘Str3amcase’ Lav Mics

As its name suggests, British company 3 Legged Thing is best known for its tripods and associated accessories, like camera plates and L brackets. However, the company has ventured into new territory this week with its Str3amcase triple mic system, hereafter referred to as "Streamcase."

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Yongnuo’s New ‘Art’ Lens Looks to Ride Sigma’s Coattails to Success

Chinese lens maker Yongnuo recently teased a new 35mm f/1.8 prime lens in its native market. Details on the specifics of the lens are scarce, but Yongnuo has unveiled the prime's complete name: YN35mm f/1.8 DA Art. Yes, that's right, "Art" -- a term strongly associated with Sigma's Art lens series.

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The Artistry of Self: The Life and Work of Photographer Jimmy Nelson

English photographer Jimmy Nelson, best known for his portraits of tribal and indigenous peoples, was recently announced as the winner of the $100,000 Special Appreciation Award at HIPA, the world's most lucrative photography competition backed by the crown prince of Dubai. PetaPixel sat down with Nelson to talk about the prize, his life, and his inspiring career.

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