There are camera fairs, and then there’s Bièvres. Now in its 62nd year, the Foire Internationale de la Photo at Bièvres, France, is the kind of event that serious photographers put in their calendars every January, but might not tell too many people about. Word gets around anyway: visitors now come from across Europe and beyond, all united by their love of cameras and photography.
The setup is…
The Royal Photographic Society’s International Photography Exhibition has been running since 1854. That’s longer than the Eiffel Tower has existed, longer than the internal combustion engine, longer than the telephone. In 172 years, it’s seen photography move from wet…
There’s a particular satisfaction in seeing a photographer’s contact sheets, the frames they hesitated over, the shots they almost used, the alternatives that never made the cut. Most of us, sadly, will never get that access. For the complete archive of one of Dorothea…
Los Angeles-based toy photographer Mitchel Wu stages action figures like characters in a film crew with a sense of humor. In his world, General Grievous might be enjoying a few beers at a backyard barbecue while Stormtroopers take over the grill, and Darth Vader’s idea of a day off could involve a swing set, a helmet off, and absolutely no galactic domination.
“I find myself in the same…
Britain in full color: why photographer Sophie Green refuses to make her subjects look grey
May 4, 2026
There’s a quote in the press release for Sophie Green’s forthcoming exhibition that will resonate with any photographer who’s been told their work is a bit much. A friend, she recalls, once described her aesthetic as looking like “a kid who ate loads of Skittles and…
The iF Design Award 2026 winners have been announced – and Nikon has taken home seven awards across its imaging lineup.
Presented by the iF International Forum Design, the iF Design Award is one of the most recognized marks of excellence in product design, highlighting…
A backyard astrophotographer discovered a new galaxy with a 2MP camera. A 14-year-old unearthed a supernova by combing through space survey images. A backyard astronomer discovered 17 comets – including two with an old DSLR.
Nothing quite illustrates the power of a camera – new or old – like astrophotography.
Last month, I watched in amazement as Artemis II sent back the first…
Hilarious seabird image captured with "truly incredible" Nikon camera wins photo prize – and the public voted for it
April 30, 2026
Photographer Alison Tuck wins the Sterna People’s Choice Award of the Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards with her brilliant image of a gannet attempting, in vain, to build a nest as the wind blows the grass straight back into its face.
The shot titled Now where is my nest? was…
When you picture an environmental photo winner, you imagine something epic. Crashing waves, a lone polar bear on shrinking ice, perhaps a heartbreaking aerial shot of deforestation. Britta Jaschinski’s image is none of those things.
Handprint on Sea Turtle looks, at first…
Hasselblad finally reveals Masters finalists – a breathtaking celebration of global excellence in photography
April 29, 2026
From over 108,000 images submitted by photographers from more than 160 countries and territories, Hasselblad Masters has just announced its 70 finalists for the 2026 competition.
The shortlisted images span seven categories, including Architecture, Landscape, Wildlife, and more, with 10 finalists selected in each category. One winner in each category will be announced on June 30, ultimately…
