Latest articles by Alan Palazon
150 photos depict 185 years of the US mining industry in world-first historical exhibition
News Beneath the Surface is the first ever exhibition to reveal the hidden relationship between how photographers, often working in demanding conditions, have documented US industrial resource extraction
Todd Webb championed unmodified photographs in the post-WWII era. Now, 65,000 of his historic images will be preserved
News The extensive collection includes some 15,000 prints and 50,000 negatives created by Webb, best known for documenting post-WWII New York and Paris
I left my mirrorless at home to try the trendy Kodak PixPro FZ55. I get why the cheap point-and-shoot is a best-seller – but I’m not sold
Opinion The Kodak PixPro FZ55 is nifty little camera, but I’d personally invest an extra couple of hundred for slightly better exposure metering and color rendering
The “American Amazon” needs protecting too, and this photography book explores its disappearing biodiversity
News In his new book, photographer Mac Stone documents ecological havens in the southeastern US, highlighting their photogenic beauty but also the increasing threats from human encroachment
Sony’s new 100-400mm f/4.5 lens looks incredible – but I’m sticking to the older "inferior" version with its f/5.6 for two key reasons
Opinion I’d love to have Sony’s updated 100-400mm G Master OSS in my arsenal, but I’m not convinced the constant aperture is worth the price and weight
“This isn’t about politics. It’s about representation.” This project turns a statistic into stunning portraits documenting the milestone 40% female representation in British Parliament
News Some 130 women photographers have pictured over 250 women members of parliament in an ongoing monumental effort to document record 40% women representation in Westminster
I'm glad safaris are cracking down on smartphones – but even as a photographer, I think using “proper” cameras can put animal welfare at risk too…
Opinion Tiger safaris in India are banning smartphones, but unless restrictions limit tourist numbers and distances from animals – then "real photographers" may also be part of the issues at hand
This trending footage of a one-day-old rhino makes me want to ditch photography to become a national park ranger
News The newborn greater one-horned rhino was filmed by rangers in Jaldapara National Park, India, and is a testament to the ongoing conservation efforts
Sigma is updating one of its most popular Art lenses with an even brighter aperture, but I think the upcoming 85mm has more competition than ever
Opinion Sigma recently displayed a prototype of its forthcoming DG Art 85mm f/1.2 lens at the China P&E trade show, but I think Viltrox is starting to put real pressure on
Rankin, Nile Rodgers and Raye among star-studded judging panel as Abbey Road Music Photography Awards 2026 opens for entries
News Legendary punk photographer Roberta Bayley to receive the 2026 Icon Award at the Abbey Road Music Photography Awards
Godox crams a bright light into a palm-sized, budget LED light using a modifier trick with the new ML40Bi and ML40R
News Godox has released the ML40Bi / ML40R portable LEDs geared toward photographers, filmmakers, and social media creators who want high-output lighting from a travel-friendly device
"I wish I’d never taken it" – Aberfan disaster photographer still haunted by his award-winning image
News Mel Parry shot the famous image of a police officer carrying a wounded girl after the coal spoil slide in South Wales. He reflects on how the photo still “haunts” him 60 years later
The trendy Sony A7 V just gained pro audio features, including 32-bit float recording in a key firmware update
News Firmware version 2.0 for the Sony A7 V brings a suite of updates – notably pro audio recording features, bolstering the camera's hybrid-creator tool status
This thought-provoking aerial photography documents humanity’s insatiable appetite for natural resources
News Renowned photographer Edward Burtynsky will exhibit his latest eye-opening aerial documentation of natural resource mining in Western Australia and the permanent scars created
Meike targets budget creators with this US$159 Air lens – the first of a new ultra-compact and cheap lineup
News Meike continues its push into mainstream creator territory with the 56mm f/1.7 AF Air for Sony, Fujifilm and Nikon APS-C cameras
This Armed Forces Day, let’s revisit two iconic photos taken during US conflicts
Historical While Armed Forces Day celebrates currently active US military personnel, their stories and sacrifice are embodied in the iconic images captured during conflicts gone by
30 years of Rosalind Fox Solomon’s “unapologetic” depictions of suffering, survival and struggle on display at Photo London
News “Psychologically dense” portraits crafted over three decades by the late photographer are currently being exhibited
I don’t care if Dua Lipa is already filthy rich – as a photographer, I’m glad she’s suing Samsung for millions over allegedly breaching copyright
News Dua Lipa has launched a $15 million copyright suit against Samsung for allegedly stealing her image – and, as a photographer, I’m all for it
The world’s first slim laptop power bank with a replaceable battery aims to reduce e-waste and boost portability
News This British tech brand has Kickstarted Edge – an ultra- slim laptop power bank with a replaceable battery, aiming to tackle portability and e-waste
"The way you see the world can't be generated." Photographers use mix of retro film cameras and modern DSLRs in an anti-AI campaign
News The photo sharing and creative editing platform VSCO has launched a new campaign to reaffirm its commitment to photographers and stave the proliferation of AI anxiety
These historic photographs capture the changing personas of Dylan Thomas, from writer to rock star
Historical Today, on Dylan Thomas Day, we examine portraits of the Welsh poet, whose enigmatic persona shifted between obscure writer and erratic rock star from frame to frame
Helmut Newton made cars look as good as models. Now his work will be exhibited at a prestigious Italian automotive festival
News Luxurious cars helped define Helmut Newton’s fashion photography. Now, for the first time, an exhibition of his automotive-focused work is coming
Godox bets on portability with new FL15Bi fill light aimed at mobile creators and filmmakers
News Godox has launched the FL15Bi, a compact, waterproof handheld fill light aimed at mobile content creators and budget-conscious filmmakers
