These Cameramen Risked Their Lives to Film the D-Day Landings
A fascinating documentary looking at the brave cameramen who accompanied Allied troops during the D-Day landings has been shared by the Imperial War Museum of London.
The Canon EOS Digital Rebel DSLR Changed Photography Forever in 2003
For photographers who were around during the emergence of the DSLR, few cameras are as influential or recognizable as early Canon EOS Digital Rebel models. Gordon Laing of Cameralabs has turned back the clock to look at the very first Rebel DSLR in his latest Retro Review.
Photos Reveal History of the American ‘Hobo’ Who Lived and Worked by a Strict Moral Code
These fascinating historical photos reveal the relatively unknown history of the migrant worker or "hobos" in early twentieth-century America.
The True Photographic History of ‘The Rule of Thirds’ (and Golden Mean)
This is a photograph that was on the wall of my house when I was growing up — it’s Jerry Uelsmann’s Self-Portrait as Robinson & Rejlander (1964). I always wondered who those guys were. I was about to find out.
1846 Photo of America’s First First Lady is Set for Auction
A daguerreotype of the first First Lady of the United States and the earliest-known photograph of a First Lady is to be auctioned off with the current bid well above the asking price.
Ultra-Rare Leica MP2 Black Paint Camera Sells For Nearly $1.7 Million
A rare 66-year-old Leica MP2 black paint camera has been sold for 1.56 million Euros, or nearly $1.68 million, at the 44th Leitz Photographica Auction in Wetzlar, Germany.
1970s Photos of Lower Manhattan Revealed America’s Decay
In the 1970s, photographer Wil Blanche was assigned by the newly-formed Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to document New York's decaying natural environment in what was the first major look at the impact of industrial cities.
A Nazi’s Chilling Photos Show How He Wanted to Remember Auschwitz
Photography has long played an instrumental role in preserving moments -- some mundane, some good, and others downright horrific. A photo album from Auschwitz fits squarely in the latter group, although not in the way one might expect.
The Legendary Canon Camera Behind the Iconic iPhone Camera Sound
Despite the ubiquity of the iPhone camera sound, with trillions of photos shot on iPhone every year, many people don't know the fascinating analog origins of the camera app's digital shutter sound.
Shining a Light on Mystery Civil War Photographer Who Took Gruesome Images
Very little is known about American Civil War photographer Timothy O'Sullivan -- the man who took the haunting A Harvest of Death photograph in the aftermath of the Battle of Gettysburg -- but a new book attempts to shine a light on him.
Upcoming Film Explores How Leica’s Founding Family Helped Jews in WWII
Like the Underground Railroad, the Leica Freedom Train was not a physical object or location but a monumental and dangerous effort to save people from persecution and even death.
The Fascinating History of Leica Copies, From Braun to Zorki
Throughout photographic history, few cameras have had the kind of defining influence that can compare to the original Barnack Leica. It’s only natural that the industry of the time would react impulsively to the arrival of such a new, exciting, and innovative breed of camera – which is exactly what happened.
Retiring Library of Congress Archivist Picks Her Favorite Images From Vast Collection
The Prints and Photographs collection in the Library of Congress number more than 15 million images. Maintaining the archive is a big job and a retiring librarian has picked her favorite pictures after working there for 34 years.
These Animated Stereograms Bring 19th Century Photos to Life
Stereo images have been part of photography since its invention in the first half of the 19th century. Cameras enabled artists to produce two identical images from very slightly different perspectives -- all that is needed to create convincing "three-dimensional" images. While technically possible with paintings and drawings, cameras made stereograms significantly easier.
Conspiracy Theorists, Look at These Photos of Apollo Modules on the Moon
Many conspiracy theories retain a foothold along the edges of society. Some of them are relatively innocent; others are downright dangerous. But few persist and propagate as effectively as conspiracies surrounding the Apollo 11 Moon landing.
Watch the Powerful First Trailer for Lee Miller Biopic Starring Kate Winslet
Fashion model turned war photographer Lee Miller (1907-1977) lived an incredible, at times tragic, life. Lee, a biopic about Miller starring award-winning actor Kate Winslet, has mirrored the eponymous artist's life insofar as it too has experienced its ups and downs. Finally, after nearly a decade, a trailer has arrived and the movie is coming to theaters.
How an Enthusiastic New Photographer Made Birding History
41-year-old musician and school band director Michael Sanchez bought his first camera just a month ago. Last week, while trying to get nice sunrise landscape shots at Hug Point along the Oregon coast, Sanchez took photos of a small, dark-looking bird in the dim dawn light. While not initially realizing it, Sanchez had captured some of the only photos ever of a blue rock thrush (Monticola solitarius) in North American history.
AI ‘Photos’ Reimagine 1940s New York City
A photographer's new project reinvents 1940s and 1950s New York City via a series of fantastical AI-generated images that depict an alternative history.
Rare Lime Green Leica Up for Sale Is a Vibrant Part of Photographic History
An extremely rare Leica M6 model, one of only six made, is up for auction by Bonhams.
Unique Auction Is First to Feature Prints Made By Vivian Maier Herself
An upcoming Vivian Maier auction will offer up a rarity for the late photographer: images printed over her lifetime.
Film Director: If Guns Require Licenses, Why Not Cameras?
Oscar-nominated Swedish filmmaker Ruben Östlund, seen above, delivered some thought-provoking quotes in a new interview for The Guardian, raising interesting questions about the nature of cameras and visual storytelling.
Our Need for Human Stories: Street Photography, Privacy, and AI
In one of her most famous quotes, the photographer Dorothea Lange said that "the camera is an instrument that teaches people how to see without a camera."
A Devilish 500-Year-Old Indigenous Mexican Celebration in Photos
Puerto Rican photographer and art director Jesse Echevarria ventured to the valleys surrounding Oaxaca, Mexico, to photograph a small but significant ancestral celebration, Diablos de Tilcajete. The event, steeped in the region's rich history, looks as spectacular as it is challenging to photograph.
Final Photos That Were Taken Before Tragedy Struck
In the final moments before tragedy struck, these were the last photos that were taken.
Solving the Mystery of How and Where an Iconic Civil War Panorama Was Shot
The American Civil War was one of the first significant events in American history to be photographed. While photography was still in its relative infancy as the Union and Confederacy waged violent war from 1861 until 1865, there are thousands of Civil War photographs in the Library of Congress and countless others that are unavailable online or simply lost to time.
Scientists Find Supernova That Wowed Ancient Astronomers In 12th Century
In 1181, a supernova explosion appeared in the night sky for 185 days. Historical records show that the supernova, which some witnesses said looked like a "temporary star," shined as bright as Saturn in the constellation Cassiopeia.
What Your Camera Flash Has to Do With an Atomic Bomb
On July 16th, 1945, 35 miles southeast of Socorro, New Mexico, the White Sands Proving Ground was rocked by a massive explosion.
These Are The Very First Crime Scene Photographs Ever Taken
The very first crime scene photographs ever made were taken by a pioneering detective from Paris who realized how useful photography can be in solving a case.
The Most Influential Women in Photography History
As with many fields, photography has not always given women their due. But in truth, photography would not be what it is today without the pioneering work of countless women.
Watch Old-School Single-Use Flash Bulbs Explode in Slow-Mo
YouTuber Alec Watson of Technology Connections explored the fascinating history behind the single-use camera flashes of days past -- and it's a blast.