The Daily PetaPixel for 09/08/2023

The top news from the world of photography. [View this email in your browser]( ViewSonic's [2023 ColorPro Awards]( are officially open for submissions! [ENTER NOW]( [PetaPixel Homepage]( Presented by Filmora [Authenticity Wins: Be You, Earn Big]( Filmora's Young Creator contest: Shake the World with your voice, win $250. Four winners selected. Create a video, tag @Filmora_Editor, and #sharethespotlight by Sept 30 for your chance. [Earn now!]( [5 Unique Photography Experiences to Have in Alaska]( By Michael Bonocore on Sep 07, 2023 05:30 pm Alaska is known as The Last Frontier, and for those that have visited, it’s easy to see why. As Lindblad Expeditions’ former Director of Photography, travel photographer Ralph Lee Hopkins has photographed Alaska dozens of times in his career. [[Read More]( [Canon Patents First-of-Its-Kind 200-800mm Full-Frame Zoom Lens]( By Jeremy Gray on Sep 07, 2023 04:53 pm [Canon lens patents]( While patents are not guaranteed to result in actual products for customers to buy, some new Canon lens patents are nonetheless sure to excite photographers, especially wildlife and sports photographers. [[Read More]( [Best Hybrid Cameras for Photography and Video in 2023]( By Matt Williams on Sep 07, 2023 03:40 pm We don’t often extensively cover video gear here at PetaPixel, but we thought it might be helpful to cover some of the best hybrid cameras out there -- those cameras geared toward both photographers and videographers. [[Read More]( [Snap and LACMA Bring Monuments to Life on Your Phone in AR Art Exhibit]( By Lisa Marie Segarra on Sep 07, 2023 03:08 pm [An AR monument is seen next to the logos for the museum LACMA and Snapchat, all on a bright yellow background.]( Thursday, the final iteration of photography social media app Snapchat and Los Angeles-based museum LACMA’s joint exhibition was released. [[Read More]( [Yacht Race Puts Photographer’s Skills and Nikon Z8 to the Test]( By Jeremy Gray on Sep 07, 2023 02:39 pm [Kurt Arrigo yacht racing photography]( Professional photographer Kurt Arrigo has earned acclaim for his fantastic aquatic imagery. Having grown up on the small European island nation of Malta, Arrigo has spent his life around the ocean. [[Read More]( [Report Says China is Using AI Images to Spread Disinformation in the US]( By Matt Growcoot on Sep 07, 2023 01:39 pm [AI image]( Microsoft analysts have warned today that Chinese operatives are creating AI images intended to spread disinformation among voters in the U.S., targeting divisive political issues. [[Read More]( [How to Shoot Outdoor Engagement Photography]( By Brenda Bergreen on Sep 07, 2023 01:36 pm Outdoor engagement photography is one of my favorite aspects of being a wedding photographer. I get to shoot environmental portraits in beautiful places without the constraints of a wedding day. Additionally, I get to spend time with my couple getting to know them and their interests in a low-pressure environment. [[Read More]( [Philips Releases $500 Color-Accurate 27-inch 4K Monitor for Creators]( By Jeremy Gray on Sep 07, 2023 01:12 pm [Philips Creator Series monitor]( Philips's new 27-inch Creator Series monitor looks poised to deliver value to visual artists and content creators who want a high-resolution, color-accurate display that doesn't break the bank. [[Read More]( [Yelp is Looking for a Photographer to Take Tasty Snaps for $10,000]( By Lisa Marie Segarra on Sep 07, 2023 12:30 pm After years of people taking the time to meticulously capture their meals before taking a single bite, Yelp is looking to bring on an official food photographer. [[Read More]( [Bride Furious After Maid of Honor Asks to ‘Borrow Photographer’ on Wedding Day]( By Pesala Bandara on Sep 07, 2023 12:00 pm [Bride Furious After Maid of Honor Asks to ‘Borrow Photographer’ on Wedding Day]( A bride has sparked an online debate after she described her anger when her maid of honor asked to "borrow" her photographer for a pregnancy shoot just before her wedding. [[Read More]( [Polaroid’s New I-2 is a $600 Instant Camera Packed with Features]( By Jeremy Gray on Sep 07, 2023 11:56 am [Polaroid I-2 instant camera]( Polaroid has announced a new high-end instant photography camera, the Polaroid I-2. Promising to blend a traditional analog experience with modern camera technology, the I-2 is designed to be a premium product. [[Read More]( [New AI Photo App Aims to Give Users ‘Perfect Pictures’ of Themselves]( By Matt Growcoot on Sep 07, 2023 11:54 am [AI-generated photos]( There is another AI photo app in town which promises to give users "perfect photos" of themselves. Artisse says it aims to make "personal photography accessible to everyone." [[Read More]( [Giant Green Meteor Lights up the Night Sky in Turkey]( By Jeremy Gray on Sep 07, 2023 10:46 am [Turkey meteor featured]( A massive, bright green fireball was caught on camera as it streaked across the night sky in Turkey. [[Read More]( [Photographer at This Year’s Burning Man Captures Rain, Mud, and Love]( By Matt Growcoot on Sep 07, 2023 09:21 am [Burning Man]( A photographer who attended this year's Burning Man says that despite the rain and the mud having a huge effect on the festival, it was still "amazing" and he came back with a unique set of images. [[Read More]( [Documentary Explores How Photographers Captured Queen’s Portrait]( By Pesala Bandara on Sep 07, 2023 08:26 am [portrait of the queen documentary explores how photographers shot the late queen elizabeth ii]( A new documentary explores how different photographers captured the late Queen Elizabeth II's portrait. [[Read More]( Earlier Stories: [Artist Who Duped Art Contest With AI Image Has Copyright Application Rejected]( [The Beautiful Winning Images of the 2023 Siena Creative Photo Awards]( [China Bans Foreign Phones, Including iPhones, for Government Work]( [Adobe Is Ending Creative Cloud Syncing: Here’s What That Means]( [What is an Aspect Ratio?]( [Website]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( Copyright © 2023 PetaPixel, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in via our website. PetaPixel · 2944 N 44th St Ste 100 · Phoenix, AZ 85018-7258 · USA You can [update your preferences]( or [unsubscribe from this list](.