Legendary sports photographer Peter Read Miller has sadly passed away at the age of 78. The Chicago-born creative leaves behind a staggering body of work during an incredible career that lasted more than four decades. Peter was perhaps best known for his 35-year relationship with Sports Illustrated, where he worked as both a staff and contract photographer, with over 100 cover images to his…
Brooklyn Beckham photo book backlash hasn’t aged well –was ‘brand Beckham’ to blame or the braying public?
January 22, 2026
The media frenzy surrounding Brooklyn Beckham has prompted a slew of articles and social media comments picking apart the Beckhams’ firstborn and his various career paths. But you know what? I’ve always thought it was a great shame that Brooklyn didn’t keep up with his…
Street photography has long been at the fringes of both art and documentary, a genre born from chance encounters and the decisive moment that can’t be replicated or rehearsed.
At its best, it captures the texture of public life – the tentative glances, the accidental…
I’m a sports photographer, these are my five favorite match-winning shots from the World Sports Photography Awards 2026
January 21, 2026
The Overall Winner of the World Sports Photography Awards 2026 was announced a few days ago. And there is no doubt in my mind that Edgar Su’s physics-defying image of tennis ace, Carlos Alcaraz, is the deserved winner (above).
However, I was equally besotted with the other category winners. I’m an avid student of sports photography myself, and I can tell you that the WSPA 2026 judges had their…
A major solar storm brought the aurora farther south than normal. But are we in for an encore for photographers tonight?
January 21, 2026
A major solar storm brought aurora sightings as far south as Colorado and Connecticut in the US Monday night, alongside sightings in Europe as far south as Germany and France. But, if you missed the display, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration scales indicate…
Japan's best-selling camera brands crowned: compact, mirrorless, DSLR, video, and action winners revealed
January 20, 2026
The BCN Award 2026 has been announced, revealing the best-selling camera brands in Japan’s digital camera and imaging market.
Based on nationwide retail sales data from January to December 2025, the award reflects actual purchase figures collected from 20 major…
This is how this squirrel's soggy fur became one of the best wildlife photos of the year
January 20, 2026
We’ve all had that moment: fresh out of the shower, hair dripping everywhere, when the doorbell rings. Canadian photographer Christy Grinton saw a similar scenario play out in the animal kingdom when a mother grey squirrel, mid-nest relocation, peeked out from a vibrant hole in tree bark with her soaking wet fur plastered to her head.
The resulting image, titled Bad Hair Day, has earned…
Abbey Road's resident photographer on 12 years of persistence, silent shutters and the contest he never wanted to enter
January 20, 2026
As Abbey Road Studios’ photographer in residence, Sam Rockman spends his time shooting musicians in the world’s most famous recording studio. But his route to this hallowed role was neither direct nor speedy.
Abbey Road is where The Beatles recorded most of their…
I’m sick and tired of being told to stop taking photos on the street, so I was flabbergasted when a security guard did this!
January 19, 2026
I’ve been taking photos as long as I can remember, and in my case, that’s a very long time. I’ve been lucky enough to travel to far-flung places around the world, and even in countries where you might imagine secrecy was very high on the agenda, I never used to…
Love bites: This powerful wildlife photo, taken with a Sony A1, captures the beautiful chaos of motherhood
January 19, 2026
One baby fox knows exactly how to get mom’s attention; by biting her nose. It’s a split-second moment of beautiful chaos that photographer Janet Gustin captured with her Sony A1, creating an image that speaks to the universal dynamics of motherhood across species.
Gustin’s photograph, titled Ouch!, recently won the non-professional category of the Exposure One Awards Nature…
