
Pinu Rahman Wins Top Prize at HIPA 2026
Bangladeshi photographer's drone image of a family sleeping in fire-damaged walls in Dhaka takes the grand prize at the Dubai award ceremony.
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Bangladeshi photographer's drone image of a family sleeping in fire-damaged walls in Dhaka takes the grand prize at the Dubai award ceremony.
November 10, 2026
Close-Up Photographer of the Year Unveils 2026 ShortlistThe competition's shortlist features 59 pictures across 11 categories chosen from 15,388 submissions.
November 10, 2026
Tim Rochas Wins 2026 Illume Aerial CategoryFrench paraglider and photographer Tim Rochas took top honors in the Aerial category of the Illume Awards with an image of a paraglider over Utah's Factory Butte.
November 10, 2026
Nikon Invests in Next-Gen Image ProcessingNikon's latest financial presentation highlights new processing engines and expanded collaboration with RED Digital Cinema as camera sales decline.
November 9, 2026
Artizlab Launches Classic-M 1:1.4/50mm LensThe manual-focus 50mm prime emulates the Leica Summilux 50mm f/1.4 and costs $399.
November 9, 2026
Director Mode App Controls Up to Four CamerasClaudio Ripalti's iPhone and iPad app lets users wirelessly monitor and adjust several Canon and Sony cameras from one device.
November 9, 2026
Insta360 and Rubelis Launch New PADI Underwater CoursesTwo new PADI Distinctive Speciality courses focus on underwater photography and presence-based diving training.
November 9, 2026
Nikon Ends Image Space, Users Face April DeadlineNikon has closed its Image Space photo storage service and is requiring users to recover their images before a set download deadline.
November 9, 2026
Fan Designs Life-Size LEGO Fujifilm QuickSnapA fan-built LEGO rebuild of the Fujifilm QuickSnap camera has been submitted to LEGO Ideas for consideration.
November 8, 2026
Christie's to Auction Bogota's Oldest PhotographA rare 1842 daguerreotype of Bogota is set to go under the hammer in Paris on November 14, 2026.
November 7, 2026
Lomography Releases Gold Plated Lomo MC-A CameraLomography has released a gold-plated and a black-finished version of its Lomo MC-A 35mm film camera, alongside the standard model.
Reporting here centers on new equipment and lens technology, exhibition winners, shifts in visual trends and the practices of dedicated hobbyists. Global reporting spans every region where imaging technology is developed and creative works are showcased. Equipment launches follow a distinct cycle that often drives the volume of hobbyist news across the calendar year. Technique and technical capability remain the primary constraints for creators pushing the limits of current hardware.