SFGate Wednesday January 14, 2026
Yosemite National Park officials have announced that reservations will not be needed to view and photograph Firefall, the natural phenomenon in which the setting sun illuminates Horsetail Fall on El Capitan, giving the waterfall a short-lived orange glow reminiscent of a sunset. (This year’s Firefall viewing period is projected to be Feb. 10 through Feb. 26.) The move comes despite a history of overcrowding during the event, notes SF Gate, which has previously reported that heavy foot traffic has led to trampled vegetation, trashed viewing areas, and unsanitary conditions. Read the full Story >>
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David Schonauer Wednesday January 14, 2026
Once again, the Nieman Journalism Lab has been looking to the year ahead, asking experts to think about what developments we might see in the media over the coming year. Their predictions for 2026
take note of everything from the ongoing effects of artificial intelligence on content to the rise of long-form and vertical video by legacy journalism hubs and the increasing importance of … Read the full Story >>
Deadline Tuesday January 13, 2026
Dean Williams, a prolific still and set photographer for over 160 productions including Legally Blonde 2, Batman Returns, Caddyshack and The Blues Brothers Movie, died December 30 at HSHS St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, Illinois, reports Deadline. He was 84. In addition to his work in Hollywood, Williams was the owner of namesake Dean Williams Photography, which specialized in professional portraits, weddings and events. He also preserved media via the Springfield Historic Media Center, a CIFC initiative dedicated to digitizing and safeguarding regional film knowledge for posterity. Read the full Story >>
British Journal of Photography Tuesday January 13, 2026
On view through March 8 in the Stephen A. Schwarzman Building at the New York Public Library, the exhibition “Niyu Yurk: Middle Eastern and North African Lives in the City” explores the often overlooked history of Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) immigration to New York City, from the first waves in the late 19th century to the present. The show arrives at a charged moment, with the ongoing Gaza conflict and President Trump’s order of ICE raids across the country, notes the British Journal of Photography. Read the full Story >>
