Latest articles by Hillary K. Grigonis
Ultra-wide lenses are usually massive. Researchers just built one thinner than a penny using inspiration from a parasite
SCIENCE Researchers have built an ultra-wide lens that's less than 1mm thick using inspiration from the eyes of a parasite that feeds on paper wasps
As a mom and a photographer, the percentage of mothers who are nearly never in their family photos is sobering
FAMILY A recent survey of more than 500 moms found that more than half reported rarely ever being in their own family photos
One of the best iPhone photography apps is stuck in a legal battle, but it actually hints at what’s a "top priority” for Apple
APPLE A lawsuit between the co-founders of the software company behind Halide hints that pro camera controls could be a "top priority" for Apple
I didn’t understand the hype behind black-and-white-only cameras. Then, I tried one for the first time. The Ricoh GR IV Monochrome is a camera with an attitude!
OPINION The Ricoh GR IV Monochrome can't create color images, but I'm surprised at how much I'm loving it
Old tech can learn new tricks. Colorful comparison photos of Crab Nebula wouldn’t have been possible with newer telescopes, NASA says
ASTRO Images of the same colorful nebulae 25 years apart are a key example of why the Hubble Space Telescope's longevity matters
As an astrophotographer, this photograph is breaking my heart. A photographer captured a photo that illustrates just how much satellites are ruining astrophotography
OPINION Around 90 percent of astrophotographers report that satellites are affecting night sky photography
Help! It’s National Puppy Day, and I can’t stop looking at these adorable puppy photos. Here are 8 puppy photos (and why they’re so good)
PUPPIES As a dog mom and photographer, these photos remind me of important puppy photography tips
One of the most important skills I’ve learned as a pro photographer? When to put the camera down
OPINION Observation is a key skill for photographers to have, which means (sometimes) putting the camera down
The beloved retro Olympus PEN isn't dead! Interview hints that OM System "plans to launch a new PEN series"
OM SYSTEM During an interview, OM System has hinted that a new PEN series camera is coming
Need multiple photo accessories? This tripod brand just made a Lego-like kit for creating a custom camera rig to attach anything from mics to grips
DIY The 3 Legged Thing Xpand system is essentially building blocks to create a DIY camera cage to rig out your camera with different accessories
Age is relative: This older, smaller, and more affordable full-frame mirrorless is still topping charts at a retailer in Japan
TRENDS The Sony A7C II is a 2023 launch, but the compact mirrorless camera is beating out even the new Sony A7 V at one retailer in Japan
Fujifilm, PLEASE make this lens! The zoom that Fujifilm photographers most want to see is actually an upgraded kit lens, and I couldn’t agree more!
LENSES Fujifilm has asked creators what lenses they want to see next – and the results hint at photographers craving wider apertures, smaller designs, and more zoom range
The number of women in sports photography is increasing, according to 2026 Winter Olympics numbers, but still lags behind the number of female athletes
SPORTS At the 2026 Olympics, 18 percent of accredited photographers were female, up from 13 percent at the last Winter Games
Time to watch the skies! The odds for northern lights photography this week just got even better
AURORA Experts are predicting solar storms as strong as a KP6 tonight, as well as high odds tomorrow night
This Fujifilm instant film favorite is finally getting a classic makeover. The Instax Wide 400 will soon be available in a classic black look
FILM The Fujifilm Instax Wide 400 is finally available in more than one color
360 cameras were missing a key accessory. Now, 360 cameras are finally getting immersive lighting – this one costs just US$95
NEWS The Harlowe Omni 360 is a light that's made to work with 360 cameras
This cute 3MP keychain camera makes photography feel like a video game with real-life scavenger hunt “quests”
YOUTUBE A 3D printer designer has built a tiny camera that turns real life into video-game-like quests
GoPro’s next camera probably isn’t an action camera! This is the footage from “the next generation of GoPro”
GOPRO A new GoPro teaser is full of macro shots, telephoto, and yes, even bokeh! I don't think this is an action camera!
The Canon EOS R7 is already Canon’s fastest crop sensor camera. If the Mark II has this rumored feature, it could be even faster
RUMORS The 2022 Canon EOS R7 is aging, but rumors hint that an even faster Mark II is coming soon
A large sensor, zoom-y compact camera just leaked online. But is it the compact camera revival that photographers are hoping for?
RUMOR A vlogger accidentally leaked what looks like the rumored Panasonic Lumix TZ300
Camera sensors love green. But as a photographer, I have a love-hate relationship with green
OPINION I know it’s St. Patrick’s Day, but sometimes the photographer in me has a love-hate relationship with the color green
Nikon apologizes for cameras “manufactured using parts that do not meet our quality standards,” issuing free repair service for three mirrorless models
NIKON Creators using the Nikon Z6 III, Z5 II, or ZR will want to check their serial number against a list of cameras affected by a manufacturing mistake
I tried Fujifilm’s new cheap instant film compact camera, and I can sum up the big changes in one word
INSTAX The Fujifilm Instax Mini 13 is here, and the biggest changes are all about the selfies
