Here is this month's roundup of stories that relate to the photography industry! Kick back and catch up on the latest in photography, inspiration, and the world.

Bokeh Is Less About Your Lens, More About You
Learn about the main factors that can help or harm the quality of a photos out-of-focus blur!

Movies That Use Generative AI Tools Can Still Win an Oscar, Says Academy
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has for the first time acknowledged generative AI is a tool used by Hollywood and declared it will “neither help nor harm the chances” of achieving an Oscar nomination.

The 5 biggest new Photoshop, Firefly and Premiere Pro tools that were announced at Adobe Max London 2025
Adobe Max 2025 is currently being hosted in London, where the creative software giant has revealed the latest round of updates to its key apps, including Firefly, Photoshop and Premiere Pro.

Photographer Captures Hawk and Owl Battling Mid-Air Over a Vole
Henrik Nilsson is a seasoned photographer with over 20 years of wildlife photography experience and an incredible portfolio of work. View his incredible avian photography and get the story behind his work.

Slideshow: 10 photographers talk about the significance of Earth Day
What began in 1970 as a grassroots environmental movement has become a global effort to raise awareness about our planet. It encourages people to act on climate change, pollution, deforestation, and other pressing issues. See how photographers celebrated Earth Day this year.

The Best Photos From Hubble’s 35th Year in Space
To celebrate Hubble’s birthday, NASA released four breathtaking new images. Outside the blurry confines of Earth’s atmosphere, Hubble has enchanted scientists and space enthusiasts with its incredible, crystal-clear shots of cosmic objects near and far for the past 35 years.

How Have Photographs Shaped Our Idea of Work?
An exhibition contends with the role of images, policy, and activism in forming our relationship to labor and the American Dream.

Photographer’s 10-Year Project Captures the Charm of Paris
Paris is perhaps the most important city in photography’s history. As the birthplace of the medium, it has long been a haven for iconic photographers. It’s no surprise, then, that contemporary documentarians continue to turn their lenses on the City of Light — Mathieu Bitton being one of the most notable, capturing its essence over the last 15 years.

Photographer Places Camera Traps Deep in African Rainforest
Photographer Will Burrard-Lucas spent 12 months operating remote cameras deep in the Congo rainforest to reveal some of the region’s most elusive species in breathtaking detail.

8 Pro Tips to Elevate Your Nature Photography Instantly
Acclaimed Australian-born photographer, Melissa Findley shares her invaluable insights with PetaPixel, offering tips to elevate the nature photography skills of enthusiasts at every level.

Thailand Bans Underwater Cameras on Deep Dives for Most Divers
Thailand has introduced strict new regulations targeting underwater photography. In an effort to protect its increasingly fragile coral reef ecosystems, Thailand has introduced strict new regulations on who is allowed to take underwater photos, a measure prompted by concerns over the damage caused by tourism.

Shot from the hip! A street level view of 1970s New York – in pictures
Mark Cohen’s photographs of his daily walks in New York show the world viewed from the height of a child – revealing fresh threats, thrills and perspectives

Can't pre-order the Fujifilm camera you want in the US? Blame tariffs.
A spokesperson for Fujifilm North America Corporation told DPReview that it is "currently not accepting new pre-orders for the X100VI, GFX100RF, and X-M5 (Black) models" so it can "assess various changes including tariffs, and their impact as cost-increasing factors."

Beware, hackers can apparently now send phishing emails from [email protected]
Researchers discover a rather elaborate scheme you need to be aware of.

Camera rumors for 2025: new gear we're expecting soon from DJI, Sony, Canon and more
The most exciting (and credible) camera rumors for leading brands, all in one place!