Latest articles by Hillary K. Grigonis
A painter locked himself in a lab for two years trying to create a lasting image using light. Then he accidentally broke a thermometer – and changed photography forever
HISTORY The first type of photography that took minutes rather than hours was a result of a painter who shut himself in a lab for nearly two years, only to discover the answer by accident
Woah! These unusual photographs prove the power of perspective is about more than just camera angle
NEWS From nesting storks to solar eclipses, some of the best news photos of the week illustrate the power of perspective
![This image features data from Webb’s MIRI (Mid Infrared Instrument) to capture the most detailed mid-infrared view yet of the field that hosts the highly evolved star IRS 3, which is located just 0.55 light-years from Sagittarius A*, the Milky Way galaxy's central supermassive black hole. An international team of astronomers have discovered that dust and water can form and survive surprisingly close to this supermassive black hole. The observations reveal that the evolved star IRS 3 continues to enrich its surroundings with newly formed material despite the intense radiation environment around Sagittarius A*. [Image description: A bright, densely populated star cluster lies near the centre of the image, surrounded by intricate clouds of glowing gas and dust in shades of red, pink, orange, and blue. Dark lanes of dust weave through the nebula, contrasting with the luminous central region. Countless stars are scattered across the field, with a few brighter foreground stars showing Webb's characteristic diffraction spikes. An irregular black region occupies the lower-right corner of the image, indicating an area where no observational data was available.]](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/tt8NfHmVByjyrxNtYJE7m4-840-80.jpg.webp)
This starry photo isn’t just pretty – it’s proof that water can survive harsher space environments than we thought
SPACE A new international study has discovered the presence of water and oxygen in a harsh region of space .55 light years from a black hole
I feel like I just got sucker punched: Drone tariffs on top of an FCC ban are a double whammy for American drone photographers
OPINION The Trump Administration will impose additional tariffs on drones, including a 25 percent tariff on lightweight drones
“There's a spot for Mission 1 in the lineup, and there's a spot for Hero-like products” – The Mission 1 Pro is the finest GoPro yet, but even GoPro says the Hero13 is still king for this category
INTERVIEW GoPro has been making Hero-series cameras since the very start, so what does the new Mission 1 line mean for the beloved Hero?
Shooting 120MP and 8K50, Insta360’s new camera doesn’t just want to replace the “best 360 camera” – but gimbal cams and action cams too
NEWS The Insta360 X6 upgrades the popular 360 camera with larger sensors, AI-focused processors...and a mode designed to replace gimbal cams
These mind-blowing eclipse photos aren’t fake – they’re proof of one key hack that all photographers should know
ECLIPSE The internet is drowning in solar eclipse photos that are so good, they don’t look real – but there’s a real photo trick behind these images
A luxury cinema camera brand and a smartphone maker partnered in what could be the most unusual phone of 2026 – but Robot Phone may be just the start
PHONES After a string of teasers dating back to 2025, Honor has finally unveiled the Robot Phone, an unsual smartphone with a built-in gimbal cam
Shot from nearly a mile away with two stacked 600mm lenses, the photographer had just 84 seconds to nail this eclipse shot after nine months of planning
ECLIPSE This photograph of a Red Bull wingsuit crossing in front of the solar eclipse in Spain took two lenses, nine months of planning, and 600 hours of practice runs
Chris Burkard put these camera bags through sand, storms and jostling – and now these battle-tested bags start at under $30 in the US
DEAL A recent campaign followed photographer Chris Burkard putting the Pelican Aegis bag series to the test – and right now the sling is under $30
I photographed the Northern Lights and a Perseid meteor in the same frame – and I used one of the cheapest lenses in my bag
ASTRO I was out photographing the Northern Lights when I managed to capture a second night sky phenomenon in the same frame: The Perseids
“This camera has the potential to completely change the way we take pictures with a camera” – Insta360 is working on not one but two mirrorless cameras
News Insta360's CEO reveals the 360 and action cam maker is looking to enter the mirrorless market with two unusual mirrorless models
The analog photography trend is about photography without “tracking likes and comments” – Instant film is trending, but Gen Z isn’t entirely to blame, Fujifilm says
INSTAX I chatted with a Fujifilm executive on the rising analog trend -- and where Instax fits into the picture
The DJI Osmo Pocket 4 and 4P aren’t (officially) available in the US. But the Pocket 3 is – and the price on the combo has never been lower
DEAL Sure, you can't get the new DJI Osmo Pocket 4 and dual-lens 4P from authorized retailers in the US, but the price of the Pocket 3 Creator Combo has never been lower
This 14-year-old Fujifilm lens is one of the trendiest primes in Japan right now. The second-place lens? It’s an even older Canon DSLR optic
NEWS How old is too old for digital camera lenses? Four of the top ten used lenses in Japan right now are more than a decade old
The world’s most compact mirrorless camera is coming from an unlikely source. Launching in September, this is what we know so far about GoPro’s mirrorless camera
NEWS GoPro CEO and Founder Nick Woodman has revealed that the Mission 1 Pro ILS will arrive in September 2026
Analog photography is back with a vengeance, but what are the most popular film looks right now? This list has some big hints
ANALOG B&H has shared a list of the top trending film stocks right now, offering insight into what film analog photographers are drawn to the most right now
GoPro launched the “best GoPro ever,” but the risk of bankruptcy remains, as CEO says the company is in the “later stages” of looking for a buyer
GOPRO In GoPro’s latest reports, the action camera giant has seen a 38% drop in camera sales compared to last year, but a record for subscriptions
I’m an American drone pilot. The US drone ban may be about to get worse, as the FCC’s definition of “military-grade” could remove popular drones like the DJI Mini 5 Pro
OPINION The FCC is considering a ban on previously approved drones with features like thermal and aerosol, but including LiDAR on the list may even impact popular consumer drones
Drop everything! These surfing dogs are the feel-good photos the world needs this week
PHOTOS What's cuter than a dog in a costume? A dog in a costume living its best life on a surfboard
EXCLUSIVE: GoPro has been dreaming of swappable lenses since the Hero4, and now a mirrorless GoPro is finally happening. The brand talks ILS prototypes and who the upcoming camera is really for
INTERVIEW The GoPro Mission 1 ILS “isn’t for every creator.” GoPro dishes on ILS prototypes, differences and who the upcoming mirrorless camera is really for, in this exclusive interview
These photos look like another world. The top news photos of the week prove the power of perspective, texture, and storytelling
PHOTOS OF THE WEEK The most striking news photos of the week highlight worldwide issues with the power of perspective and texture
Nikon is bracing for fewer camera sales amid rising costs. Is a new camera launch on the horizon?
NIKON Camera sales are down, according to Nikon's latest financial data, but that comes at the same time that AI is driving costs up
