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2025 Taylor Wessing Photo Portrait Prize shortlist showcases global talent
By Kalum Carter published
News Four striking portraits from around the world have been selected for one of photography’s most prestigious awards, with the winner to be announced in November

The credit for this mesmerizing film? That goes to a Giant Pacific Octopus that borrows the filmmaker's camera!
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
ANIMAL SELFIES An octopus borrowed a filmmaker's camera and captured a rare view before dropping the underwater camera rig

Your shots deserve the spotlight: 10 global photo contests now open from August to January
By Kim Bunermann last updated
COMPETITIONS From landscapes and street to architecture, portraits and beyond – these international photography competitions want to see your images, open to photographers of all levels

The best photo editing software in 2025: retouch, fix and enhance your images
By Mike Harris last updated
BUYING GUIDE This is the best photo editing software for improving your images and feeding your creativity

The #1 mistake in black-and-white photography: Why monochrome images look flat – and how to fix it
By Kim Bunermann published
HOW TO Why black-and-white photos can appear dull or flat, and how shifting your approach can bring depth, clarity, and visual punch to your photographs

At nearly 100x times faster than a bullet, this comet is the fastest ever recorded, but NASA still managed to capture a sharp photograph. Here’s how
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
space How do you take a picture of a comet moving at 130,000 miles per hour?

New National Geographic documentary explores war photographer Lynsey Addario's life on the frontlines
By Kalum Carter published
Pulitzer prize-winning photographer Lynsey Addario is the subject of a new Jimmy Chin & Chai Vasarhelyi documentary
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