This is The Importance of Real Photography In An AI World
AI Imaging is here to stay. Whichever way you feel about the advent of artificial intelligence, that horse has well and truly bolted. That of course raises concerns about the future of real photography. Will it still have relevance in an age when photos can be created by typing a few words into an app? My opinion is yes, and not only yes. I believe we now live in an age when real world photography will become an even more vital tool in telling the truth, recording history and telling personal stories. I want to kick off with my personal
Using Vignettes to Make Your Photos More Compelling (VIDEO)
Vignettes are a great tool for improving the impact of photos captured indoors or out. They can help guide a viewer's eyes through an intricate scene and emphasize the primary element within the frame. This 11-minute tutorial from Park Cameras, a leading photo retailer in the UK, demonstrates two ways to introduce this compelling effect. One approach relies upon Lightroom's built-in tools, while the other method involves the use of masks for getting the job done to perfection.
Tired of Instagram? Photographers Flock Back to Flickr for the Love of Photos
Are you fed up with Instagram’s algorithms and TikTok’s endless videos? You’re not alone. There’s a growing movement in the photography community: people are returning to Flickr, an “old-school”
Rare Glimpses of 1870s New York: Some of the Oldest Photos Ever Captured
During the 19th century, New York City solidified its position as America’s largest and most dynamic city, growing into a bustling metropolis that attracted influential figures and ambitious entrep…
Why Shooting Locally Will Make You a Better Photographer
Exploring your local area for landscape photography can be a surprisingly effective way to sharpen your skills and experiment with new techniques. While traveling to new, exotic locations often feels
Photography as Meditation - How to Reduce Stress and Regain Focus
Chapters:
0:00 Intro
1:17 Why It's Important
2:00 Not About Perfection
3:57 What Your Photos Tell You
5:00 What Meditation Helps With
6:30 Can I Just Focus on Now
7:25 Think About This
7:50 Celebrate Imperfection
8:58 Two Requests and an Outro
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Free and Cheap photo activities in 2025 for inspiration on a budget
When money is tight it’s tempting to cut back on photography trips, treats and excursions. Thankfully, the UK has hundreds of low-cost activities and resources to keep you inspired and active all year round. Tracy Calder chooses 40 of her favourites
The Unspoken Treasure: Why You Should Consistently Document Your Personal and Family Life
Professional photographers devote themselves to capturing once-in-a-lifetime moments, visualizing concepts for commercial campaigns, and solidifying narratives that clients want to preserve or
by Skip Cohen With my involvement in the Memory Care Alliance here in Sarasota, I want to start sharing more information about this horrible disease. My mother, grandmother, and...
From Complexity to Convenience: Has Photography Become Too Simple?
In a world where AI is becoming more prevalent, advancements in editing software, and a time when cameras have become more accessible than ever, it poses a question: has photography become too easy?
The Importance of Simplicity and Patience in Landscape Photography
Photography is about more than just capturing a scene; it's about preserving the feeling of a moment. Emotional connection often sets apart a compelling image from a forgettable one. It’s not about
‘It’s not our job to make photos that are easy to look at’: the female photographers exposing the cost of conflict in 2024
Hostilities are taking place in more than 170 locations across the globe and women are suffering the effects more than at any time since the second world war. Here, female photojournalists reveal personal stories of life under fire