A citizen petition submitted to Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) that would require photographers to pay an annual fee to operate commercially in the state has been slammed as "enraging" and "unenforceable." The petition argues that wildlife photographers are profiting from a publicly managed resource without contributing financially to its conservation, unlike hunters and anglers who pay license fees. That's one of the stories we spotlight in today's roundup of photo news and opinion from around the web.

Affordable Art Fair through Sunday, September 16-20 Affordable Art Fair New York Fall returns to the Starrett Lehigh Building in Chelsea. The Fall 2026 edition features presentations by over 90 local, national, and international galleries and will host some can’t-miss programming. Dedicated to presenting affordable art that everyone can discover and collect, Affordable Art Fair NYC is excited to showcase a collection of works priced under $1,000. The Wonder...