Latest articles by Hillary K. Grigonis
The US has now banned all new foreign-made drones. What does that mean for American drone pilots?
NEWS While existing drones remain available, all new foreign-made drones will now be banned from launching in the US
Researchers let an AI generate thousands of images without human input. The lack of originality was “sobering for computational creativity”, with images only falling into 12 cliched styles
AI A group of researchers had an AI write a prompt and an AI generate an image, and found only 12 common motifs repeated in thousands of images
The next GoPro is…a laptop? Asus is teasing a ProArt x GoPro collab coming next month
TEASER An Asus ProArt x GoPro collab is coming next month during CES, according to a new teaser
Wandrd Prvke V4 review: I took this camera backpack on a trip, and it's easily my new favorite
REVIEW Comfortable straps, durable materials and easy access to gear makes the Wandrd Prvke V4 my favorite photo backpack
This is the most coveted photography gear of the year – and it’s dominated by these two brands
NEWS LensRentals has shared the most rented gear of 2025 – and the list contains a few surprises
I’ve never seen bokeh like this before! This photographer DIYed a filter for a crazy spinning bokeh effect
DIY This popular YouTuber 3D-printed an unusual filter that creates spinning, shaped bokeh
I didn’t understand the sudden fascination with point-and-shoot cameras – until I took one on a trip
OPINION The point-and-shoot camera trend isn't just about size – it's about using a camera without distractions
After extending the deadline four times, the US TikTok ban is coming to a close. Is it too much to hope for the same thing for DJI?
OPINION A deal to keep TikTok active in the US is in the works. As an American drone pilot, I'm hoping it's a good sign for the DJI ban
Photographers saved 89 million hours – 12 work weeks each – using AI in 2025, study suggests
EDITING Data from Aftershoot indicates that photographers saved around 473 hours each during 2025 by using automated culling and editing
Luma AI Ray3 Modify: This new AI works with real cameras and actors to reimagine scenes, instead of starting from text
AI Luma AI's Ray3 Modify is a new model meant to remagine a video shot with a real camera and actual actors rather than starting with text prompts
Fujifilm’s instant film is so popular that Instax is increasing production again for the third time in four years
NEWS By the end of 2026, Fujifilm will have increased Instax production by 50 percent since 2022
These three new lenses are oddballs, but they’re outselling traditional optics in Japan as a 25-200mm zoom, 1.4x macro, and an unusually affordable f/1.2 lens top sales charts
TRENDS The list of best-selling lenses in Japan is topped by three new lenses that have unusual features
After going all-in on vertical video, Instagram is now coming to TVs. But as a photographer, I have some serious questions about Instagram’s TV test
INSTAGRAM Instagram is testing a new app for Amazon Fire TVs, but what about resolution limitations? And, what about still photos?
The Canon C400 is about to get open gate, as free cinema firmware for a handful of Canon cameras drops tomorrow
NEWS The previously teased open gate firmware for the Canon EOS C400 will launch on Thursday
The internet is furious over the Vanity Fair Trump cabinet portraits. But the photographer says the goal was “to reveal something more real”
OPINION The internet is furious over Christopher Anderson's Vanity Fair Trump cabinet portraits. But American politics do not feel pretty right now, so why should the portraits be pretty?
Fans spotted Taylor Swift using this unusual retro camcorder. I have one, and it’s my favorite cheap video camera
SWIFTIES Is Taylor Swift in her retro camera era? The Camp Snap CS-8 is a digital dupe of a film camcorder popular in the 1970s – and it looks like even Taylor Swift is a fan
The 2025 Word of the Year has nothing to do with photography, and yet everything to do with photography. Let me explain
OPINION Merriam-Webster has dubbed the word "slop" the 2025 Word of the Year, and I'm calling it a win for human creatives
Firefly's generative video is no longer just about the prompts. Adobe now has a web-based Firefly video editor – and the ability to upscale to 4K
AI Firefly video editor is a new beta web app for not just generating, but also editing AI video
AI was a key trend for 2025, but some of Adobe’s predictions for 2026 seem to focus on the one thing AI cannot do. I think this is the key to standing out as a creative in an AI world
TRENDS Yes, AI pops up in Adobe's 2026 Creative Trends Forecast, but so does emotion and authenticity
This Canon was the most popular camera in November. The second-place camera is a compact camera (but it wasn’t even close)
TRENDS Japanese retailer Map Camera has announced the best-selling cameras for November, offering an interesting glimpse into trends in camera tech
The new 7Artisans MF 50mm f/1.2 is an affordable nifty fifty for APS-C and Micro Four Thirds cameras with a metal build, bright aperture, and attractive price point
LENS The 7Artisans MF 50mm f/1.2 doesn't have autofocus, but it's a bright prime with a metal build and a US$99 list price
These are the first-ever full-frame anamorphic lenses with autofocus. The new Sirui Astra lenses deliver a bright T/1.8 aperture and autofocus in a surprisingly light package
CINEMA The new Sirui Astra series brings a classic cinema look to full-frame cameras with autofocus and a lightweight design
These are the trendiest lenses of 2025. From newly-launched primes to versatile zooms, these are the top-selling lenses at one US retailer
TRENDS According to US retailer B&H, these are the top lenses of 2025 across all mounts
