Here's your latest photography news roundup — 20 stories from around the web, hand-picked for fotoclub.md.
Photoshop's Remove Tool Doesn't Touch Your Generative Credits
Adobe meters many AI features in Photoshop through a monthly pool of generative credits, but the Remove tool doesn't draw from it. That means users can freely use some of the most useful quick-editing functions, many of which aren't AI-based at all and are already built into the panels used daily.
New Panasonic Lumix Teaser
Panasonic has dropped a new teaser for an announcement scheduled for October 5, tied to Lumix's 25th anniversary. The company promises a "celebration worthy of the occasion" without revealing details yet. It remains to be seen whether a new camera or other Lumix news is coming.
Nearly Every JPEG on Earth Runs on Math a Reviewer Called Too Simple to Fund in 1972
In 1972, Kansas State University professor Nasir Ahmed proposed a study to the National Science Foundation on the cosine transform based on Chebyshev polynomials — but it was rejected, with one reviewer calling the idea "too simple." That exact formula now underpins nearly every JPEG file in the world, including those in photographers' archives.
Save Your Photos Month: Community Images From Each 48-Hour Mini-Challenge
Over the course of a month, the DPReview community took part in 15 mini-challenges, each lasting 48 hours with a different theme, producing a wide variety of original images. The results are now in a gallery, with readers invited to share their own shots in the discussion.
The Historic Practice of the Hidden Mother in Photography
"Hidden mother" is a photographic genre dating back to the dawn of photography, with examples from 1839 and the daguerreotype era. Mothers were covered with a shawl or cloth, hidden behind a disguised chair, or simply kept out of frame — all to keep babies still during long exposures. Methods varied by photographer and subject.
Five Poses for When Your Couple Starts Looking Posed
This piece offers five quick fixes for when couples in wedding or portrait sessions start looking stiff or unnatural. The author notes that static poses remain fundamental in couple photography — fast, repeatable, and useful for almost anyone, especially under time pressure — and shows how to tweak them for a more natural, spontaneous feel.
Maven's Talon Is a Folding LED Light Designed to Save Bag Space
Maven Filters founder Michael Andrew spent seven years developing Talon, a six-panel LED light that folds into a compact bar to save bag space. The idea came after he was hit with a $500 excess baggage fee, prompting him to rethink his lighting gear.
Powerful Portraits of People Whose Lives Have Been Forever Changed Due to School Shootings
Photographer Kathy Shorr spent 13 years documenting the devastating effects of gun violence in the US, focusing on people whose lives were forever altered by school shootings. The project results in powerful portraits capturing the long-term human impact of these tragedies.
Is It Time to Upgrade Your Camera?
A shelf full of older cameras, like the Fujifilm X-H1, raises a natural question: keep using them or sell for something faster? The decision isn't just about budget — it affects keeper rates and how much you enjoy the act of shooting.
These All-Sky Images Reveal the Universe Across Different Wavelengths
A set of all-sky images captures the entire celestial dome across different wavelengths, beyond the visible spectrum typically seen in Milky Way photography. Dark bands of cosmic dust, usually seen as dark lines, look completely different through other spectral "eyes," offering a complementary view of our galaxy's structure.
NiSi 16mm f/2.8 ASPH G-Mount Review: There Might Be Such a Thing As Too Wide
NiSi has launched a 16mm f/2.8 ASPH lens for G-mount, aimed at the Fujifilm GFX medium format system. The review highlights the GFX platform's growing appeal to third-party lens makers like NiSi — while questioning whether such an extreme wide angle is truly practical for GFX users.
Why Leaving Your Camera at Home Can Train Your Eye
This article argues that finding a photograph within a scene — whether a busy street or a wide landscape — is what separates memorable shots from missed ones. While settings and gear can be learned quickly, knowing where to point the camera takes years of practice, and few explain how to actually train that skill.
Can a Better Process Lead to Better Landscape Photos?
Large-format photography involves repetitive tasks like loading sheet film, which can take hours after a long day in the field. How a photographer handles these monotonous steps affects both the enjoyment of the creative process and the final image quality.
The Photographer Who Captured the Glamor of Hollywood's Golden Age
An exhibition celebrates the work of George Hurrell, the photographer who defined Hollywood portraiture in the 1930s and early '40s. His images remain the ultimate benchmark of what we now call "Hollywood glamour."
Polaroid Pokémon Cameras Let You Catch 'Em All in Your Camera Bag
Polaroid has launched a special Pokémon collection, with instant cameras inspired by Poké Ball, Pikachu, and Sylveon designs. Fans now have one more reason to "catch" these colorful cameras for their collection.
Canon, Nikon, Sony, and Fujifilm All See Photography's Future Differently
Executives from Canon, Nikon, Sony, and Fujifilm gave interviews to Japan's Nikkei, revealing differing views on photography's future. Each manufacturer appears to be charting its own strategy for the camera industry, according to the discussions reported by Nikkei and picked up by PetaPixel.
Aperty From Skylum Is a Goner in November
Skylum is shutting down Aperty, its portrait-focused photo editor, starting November 4. Launched with a mix of classic editing tools and AI features, the app received positive reviews from users, including Fstoppers, which tested it in 2024. The company announced the decision in a message to users.
Deal of the Day: The Fujifilm X Half Camera Is Now Discounted by $200 to $449
The Fujifilm X Half is now $200 off, bringing the price down to $449. The deal is available at B&H Photo and Amazon.
The New SanDisk Extreme PRO SDXC UHS-II V60 and V90 Cards Now Have Higher Capacities
SanDisk has launched new, higher capacities for its Extreme PRO SDXC UHS-II V60 and V90 cards — the largest ever offered in this lineup. Alongside more storage, the cards also bring improved write speeds built for professional video workflows requiring sustained throughput. Good news especially for wedding videographers, who need large storage and consistent performance during long shoots.
Pre-Columbian Archaeology Meets Science Fiction in Max Lehman's Quirky Sculptures
Artist Max Lehman creates strange sculptures blending pre-Columbian archaeological aesthetics with science fiction elements. His work invites reflection on the moment when artificial beings become "old" enough to have their own ancestors.