Photography

I do not envy the judges of the Natural Landscape Photography Awards. In 2025, it's attracted some outrageously talented lenspeople, and I'm having a hard time even narrowing down which of the six shortlisted photographers of the year I like best.

The winners of this year's Sony Alpha Awards from Australia and New Zealand are truly captivating: from evocative frames of the natural world to dramatic and intimate human stories.

It's been six years since GoPro refreshed its 360-degree action cam, and the new model brings plenty of new features and thoughtfully updated hardware. The Max2 promises 21% more resolution than than competing models, and easily replaceable lenses.

DJI continues its foray into the world of actioncams in a big way – or actually, in a small way – with its tiniest camera yet, the Osmo Nano. The tyke can be magnetically mounted on hats or other clothing, and is waterproof down to 10 m (33 ft).

The National Audubon Society has announced the winners of the 2025 Audubon Photography Awards. This year, budding photographers from Chile and Colombia have joined the competition, which also features a new category celebrating border-crossing birds.

In previous years, the winning entries of the annual Minimalist Photography Awards have stunned us with their embrace of surrealism and striking simplicity. In 2025, it's all about telling layered, expressive tales of the human condition.

Chances are you've seen some of those panoramic photos of city skylines, mountain ranges or whatnot, shot on good ol' analog film. Well, you can now create new photos of your own with that same vibe, utilizing the Sasquatch 617 panoramic film camera.

Three years since Hasselblad introduced the 100-megapixel X2D 100C to its lineup of compact medium format cameras, the company's adding end-to-end HDR, as well as continuous autofocus to its successor – and it'll set you back by $7,400.

Smartphones are one of the biggest distractions to ever exist, which is why we're seeing a bit of a resurgence in stand-alone devices. One of the latest is Camp Snap's retro CS-8 video camera, which was inspired by the classic Super 8 movie camera.

Though some cameras have flip-out monitors for taking selfies, compact shooters probably don't. Such is the case with the Powerflex X8 from Rollei, but you can still easily snap a selfie thanks to a teeny second lens above the rear screen.

It's been years since Sony updated its compact full-frame RX1R shooter with a fixed lens that's designed to slip into your tailored jacket. The latest model gets powerful new internals, useful modern features, and an eye-wateringly high asking price.

Canon's latest mirrorless camera, the EOS R50 V, prioritizes the needs of content creators with features and design details that make it easier to creatively shoot video solo – without breaking the bank.

If you're looking to get more creative with your handheld photography and need a sensor larger than 35 mm for the job, Fujifilm has a new mirrorless camera to show you – the gorgeously retro GFX100RF.

The winning entries for the 2025 World Nature Photography Awards are astonishingly beautiful compositions that tell dramatic tales and depict the incredible backdrops against which the lives of fascinating creatures on our planet play out.

I can't help but think of the thrill these photographers must feel when they snap these once-in-a-lifetime moments that are good for a giggle or three. I'm talking, of course, about the winners of the Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards for 2024.