Latest articles by Mike Harris
"We missed the mark, and we are sorry." Evoto responds to AI Headshot Generator backlash
News Evoto issues apology to user base following generative AI controversy, makes "ironclad" promise that user images are not used to train AI models
Brooklyn Beckham photo book backlash hasn’t aged well – was ‘brand Beckham’ to blame or the braying public?
Opinion I always hated the backlash to Brooklyn’s photo book. Sure, I think the timing and execution were all wrong, but critics and armchair warriors were unnecessarily harsh on a teenage photographer finding his voice
Major Adobe Premiere and After Effects update streamlines advanced video editing workflows with new tools and AI
News Premiere's powerful AI Object Mask demolishes time spent rotoscoping, while After Effects implements accessible tools designed to streamline workflows
I’m a sports photographer, these are my five favorite match-winning shots from the World Sports Photography Awards 2026
OPINION The caliber of World Sports Photography Awards entries couldn’t have been higher – but beyond the gold medal, this selection of category winners really stood out to me
Apple led global smartphone market in 2025, overtaking Samsung at the post
News Market report puts Apple on top with a two-percent year-on-year growth for worldwide smartphone shipments
The two most iconic boxing photos of all time couldn’t be more different – and they reveal a hidden truth about the decisive moment
Opinion Two of the most famous frames in sports history: one the impact of a devastating punch; the other, the immediate aftermath. Proof that the decisive moment isn’t always the climax of the action
The Nikon D800 is old, cheap and still takes gorgeous photos – I think it’s a great lens platform
Opinion You could do worse than the Nikon D800, even in 2026. Yes, it’s getting very long in the tooth, but if you don’t need mod cons, it’s still got it where it counts!
Students have never had it so good, between Apple Creator Studio and an abundance of free photo- and video-editing apps
Opinion I cut my teeth on editing software when it cost the Earth. Apple Creator Studio is another reminder that the price of admission for students barely exists any more. And that's a good thing!
I'm disappointed with Evoto, but here’s why I think "Headshotgate" has provided a unique opportunity for us creatives
Opinion I understand the temptation to drop Evoto like a ton of bricks, but what does that tell the AI industry? And won’t it just push us towards the next AI suitor?
The inventor of the CMOS camera sensor just won the "Nobel Prize of Engineering"
News The godfather of the active-pixel CMOS sensor, Eric R Fossum, PhD, has been awarded the 2026 Charles Stark Draper Prize for Engineering
The best tablet camera in 2026: iPads, Android and Windows tablets with photo smarts
buying guide Want to take pictures with a tablet? We round up the best tablet cameras on the market today
What on earth is a grip arm - and why you need one in your photo studio set-up?
News The grip arm is an essential piece of equipment in the studio photographer’s arsenal. Here are three top grip arm uses…
DxO’s optical corrections now cover an unprecedented 110,230 camera and lens combinations
News DxO’s two-decade mission to create an unmatched optical corrections library reaches a huge milestone
Canon and Nikon DSLRs just got a new lens!
News Been waiting for a new DSLR lens? You're in luck! Canon EF and Nikon F shooters' patience has been rewarded with a fast new prime
These lifesize 35mm rolls of film are actually digital compact cameras!
News Looking for an alternative to the Kodak Charmera? The SnapRoll is a compact camera disguised as a roll of 35mm film
Best Lightroom alternatives in 2026: Switching doesn't have to mean sacrificing powerful editing tools
Buying guide These are the best Lightroom alternatives for anyone who wants an all-in-one editor without a subscription
How will you fare in my photography general knowledge quiz?
Quiz Color temperature, bridge cameras and famous photographers all feature in my latest general knowledge quiz
“Why bad photographers think they’re good,” pro says it like it is, then explains what to do about it
News Identifying why you’re not good enough could help you improve and land you more work
Best light meter for photography in 2026
Buying guide Handheld light meters aren't just a relic of the past – they do things your in-camera light meter can't
Long before the Apple Pencil, this wartime Kodak compact camera came with a stylus, here’s why…
News The Kodak Vest Pocket Autographic was a line of compact film cameras that came with a built-in stylus for manually adding ‘metadata’ to rolls of film
Fujifilm's quirky compact camera gets its first firmware update of 2026
NEWS Fujifilm has rolled out a few quality-of-life upgrades and fixes to help streamline its quirky retro compact camera, the X Half
Snails could overtake Nikon’s new zoom lens, but I think I’m a fan
Opinion I had complicated feelings about Nikon’s narrow Z 24-105mm f/4-7.1, but I think I've come around to this cut-price, cut-weight, telephoto zoom
The best photo editing software in 2026: retouch, fix and enhance your images
BUYING GUIDE This is the best photo editing software for improving your images and feeding your creativity
