2023 Hasselblad Masters Winners Show the Best in Fine Art Photography
Hasselblad has announced the winners of its prestigious Hasselblad Masters 2023 competition.
Skylum Debuts Editing App Made Especially For Portrait Photographers
Skylum has announced Project "Barcelona," a new desktop application designed specifically for professional portrait retouching built in collaboration with portrait photographer Julia Trotti.
Profoto’s New $4,000 Pro-D3 1250 Monolight Packs a Serious Punch
Profoto has announced the Pro-D3 monolight, a professional-grade light designed to be durable and performant enough for even the most demanding, high-volume photographers.
The 9 Incredible Artists Vying for the Nikon Emerging Photographer Award
Nikon and Photo London have announced the nine shortlisted photographers in the Nikon Emerging Photographer Award 2024. The photographers showcase the power of visual storytelling and how a camera, in the right hands, can substantially impact the world.
What It’s Like Capturing Portraits of the World’s Most Powerful People
British photographer Platon has taken portraits of some of the most famous people in the world, including world leaders like Muammar al Qaddafi and Vladimir Putin. Platon has also captured portraits of many American presidents, including Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, Barack Obama, and Donald Trump.
AI Ex-Termination: Photoroom and OkCupid Delete Your Ex From Photos
The AI-powered photo editor Photoroom received a $43 million investment injection two months ago, and that money is being put to use deleting people's exes from photos on the dating platform OkCupid.
This Year’s Spectacular Sony World Photography Awards Winners
After announcing the finalists last month, the World Photography Organization has unveiled the winners of the annual Sony World Photography Awards.
Award-Winning Photographer Showcases Feminine Power, Storytelling, and Passion
In early March, Leica announced the recipients of its fifth annual Leica Women Foto Project Award, celebrating four exceptionally talented women photographers. PetaPixel is chatting with each honoree, starting with Canadian photographer Stasia Schmidt.
Photographer Captures Over 500 Redheads in 11-Year Project
Photographer Keith Barraclough has been shooting portraits of redheads for 11 years, capturing well over 500 ginger-haired people.
Photographer David Seidner Was a Genre-Defining Artist
The late American fashion photographer David Seidner (1957-1999) was influential in his life, but his work has, sadly, gone underappreciated in the decades since his passing. The International Center of Photography (ICP) in New York City aims to change that through an ongoing exhibition of Seidner's work called "Fragments."
Vivo’s V30 Pro Smartphone Wants To Be a Zeiss-Powered Portrait Master
Chinese smartphone company Vivo released the V30 smartphone earlier this month, promising better portraits thanks to a smarter flash. The company is back with another V30-series smartphone, the powerful V30 Pro.
Night Portraits Showcase the Mystique of Our Connection to the Cosmos
Award-winning astrophotographer Mihail Minkov is best known for his landscape images that heavily feature the night sky and the Milky Way in particular. Over the past year, Minkov has been working on a single-exposure nightscape project focused on incorporating people into his compositions.
Reviewing The Forbidden Lenses That Canon Doesn’t Want You to Have
Many camera manufacturers choose to support, or at least turn a blind eye to, third-party lens makers. Some even wholeheartedly embrace them. However, Canon has infamously taken a stance to deny third-party manufacturers access to its RF mount. The fascinating twist is that many companies were beginning to produce manual and autofocusing lenses before the crack-down, creating an exclusive market of very rare lenses that hit the streets before the curtain fell.
How I Shot Nikki Glaser’s Tour Promos on B&W 35mm Film
Recently, I took tour photos at the Lyric Theatre in Baltimore, Maryland, of my favorite comedian, Nikki Glaser. Nikki's team is using my photos to create graphics that she shares on social media to promote The Good Girl tour.
Mobster Does Not Regret the ‘Great’ Topless Photo That Led to Arrest
A Colombo crime family "underboss" sentenced to prison this week for extortion and money laundering has said he doesn't regret the topless poolside photo that led to his arrest.
How a Photographer Missed Out on $8 Million for This Portrait of a Crypto Billionaire
Being a freelance photographer is not easy. Chasing invoices, dealing with late payments, the list goes on, but very few have ever missed out on a payment of $8 million that was rightfully theirs.
Remembering Sandra Day O’Connor and an Incredible Photo Shoot
Photographing Sandra Day O’Connor was unlike any other photo shoot I have ever done before or since. It began with a phone call from The New York Times, asking me to meet Justice O’Connor at her house and create a portrait of her against a white background.
Influential and Compassionate Photographer Larry Fink Has Died
Photographer Larry Fink, best known for his black-and-white photographs documenting American society, passed away at his home in Pennsylvania over the weekend at age 82.
Canon Unveils World’s First 24-105mm f/2.8 Lens and It Can Power Zoom
Alongside the RF 200-800mm telephoto zoom lens, Canon has announced the RF 24-105mm f/2.8 L IS USM Z, the world's first 24-105mm zoom lens with a constant f/2.8 maximum aperture.
Fotodiox’s DLX Parabolic Focusing Softbox Is a Hybrid Modifier
Fotodiox has announced the DLX Parabolic Focusing Softbox, a new hybrid softbox/reflector that provides photographers extensive control over the direction and quality of their light.
Smartphone vs Camera: The Best Camera is the One You Have With You
Previously, we made a video about when and why you would use a mirrorless interchangeable lens camera instead of a smartphone. It seems only fair to look at the opposite scenario too.
Nikkor Z 135mm f/1.8 S ‘Plena’ Lens Hands-On: Buckets of Beautiful Bokeh
Nikon does not give many of its lenses a moniker; the Nikkor Z 58mm f/0.95 "Noct" was the only Z-mount lens to have an official title. That is until now: introducing the new Nikkor Z 135mm f/1.8 S "Plena".
Night Sky at Hadrian’s Wall, Sunlit Portrait Earn Win Northern Photography Prize
The Northern Photography Prize celebrates the best in amateur photography in North East England. A pair of amateur photographers from the historic region have been awarded the landscape and portrait awards in this year's Northern Photography Prize competition.
Infrared Portraits of NFL Players Bring Their Tattoos to Life
Professional sports photographer Carlos Gonzalez has been shooting player portraits for the NFL's Minnesota Vikings for many years for The Star Tribune's annual season preview. Most years, alongside traditional portraits, Gonzalez tries a second camera setup for something experimental and different.
‘Unusual Beauty’ Photo Series Celebrates Rare Skin Conditions
Photographer Caesar Lima has pointed his lens toward people with rare skin conditions, including congenital melanocytic nevi (CMN) and vitiligo. Lima's "Unusual Beauty" project skillfully shows how people can embrace and celebrate the beauty that results from an unusual appearance.
Photographer Uses Painting Background to Win International Portrait Photographer of the Year
Australian photographer Forough Yavari has won the International Portrait Photographer of the Year 2023 competition, earning herself a share of the contest's $10,000 prize pool.
‘Hasselblad Ballet’ Celebrates Beauty of Dance and Analog Photography
Fine art portrait photographer David Teran traveled the world with his 1969 Hasselblad 500C/M camera to capture beautiful black and white portraits of some of the most talented and powerful ballerinas. Teran has launched a Kickstarter campaign to celebrate the multi-year project to release a special book, Hasselblad Ballet.
Portrait Series Emphasizes the Parallels Between Animals and Humans
Belgian photographer Vincent Lagrange has been around photography his entire life, having grown up in his father's photography studio. While Vincent has followed in his father's portraiture footsteps, including some stunning portraits of people, Vincent has garnered international attention for his portraits of animals.
Driven by Grief and Loss, a Passionate Photographer Uses His Camera to Heal
Nigerian photographer Bade Fuwa is a newcomer to the world of photography, having fallen in love with the camera in the last couple of years. However, despite a relatively short time behind the camera, Fuwa's portfolio is emotionally and stylistically mature.
What is Clamshell Lighting and How to Use It for Portrait Photos
If you shoot headshots and/or portraits, clamshell lighting is something you should definitely become familiar with. This versatile and easy-to-create lighting setup produces a very flattering look useful for a variety of portrait situations.