“Taking a new step, uttering a new word, is what people fear most.” ― Fyodor Dostoevsky, Crime and Punishment In the last year, Artificial Intelligence (AI) art has become a ubiquitous presence in our lives, affecting the way we work, communicate, and create. Since I am primarily a photographer, I
Have you ever wondered if photography is a dying career or a viable profession in today’s digital age? With the rise of smartphone cameras and the availability of affordable digital cameras, many people believe that the photography industry has become saturated, making it hard to make a living. On the
As a self-proclaimed lover of winter, snow and the crisp cold air that comes with it, heading to the Arctic was a bucket list item. I’ve always been fascinated by the polar regions and I am beyond fortunate to have been able to actually check one location in the Arctic
Whether you’re a pro photographer or a hobbyist just starting out, printing your photos is one of the best ways for you to elevate your work. As you’ll find in the inspiring posts below, there’s more to sharing and showcasing your photos than posting it on social media! Why you
I recently had to throw out a (not inexpensive) video light. I hadn’t used it in a while, and when I pulled it out from the back of my lighting gear cupboard, I was horrified to find out what had happened to it. Usually I’m pretty good at avoiding this
Is Pentax creating a “brand-new, manual winding” film camera as part of their new film camera project? Pentax, owned by Ricoh, hinted they are considering this. Japanese magazine Barfout! interviewed Takeo Suzuki, the product planner and designer for Pentax, as part of a discussion panel for their upcoming April 2023
According to the late Robin Williams, “Spring is nature’s way of saying, ‘Let’s party!’” And for us photographers the party is out among the blooms. There’s been a lot of rain this year. More than in a long time out here in the Western states and that means there’s a
Having trouble sharing a YouTube video with your friends and family? When you upload a video to YouTube, you’re given the option on how visible it’ll be on your channel. You have three options: Public: Everyone can see your video as soon as it’s done being processed. It’s also discoverable
PhotoRoom is an app that uses AI to remove the background of photos so that the subject can be placed into another new scene. It does a lot more, too: Removing unwanted images, even generating completely original new scenes around the subject using AI. Available on all platforms, PhotoRoom invites
When it comes to capturing travel scenes and memories, photographers typically reach for the most reliable photography gear. But once in a while, it’s not strange for some photographers to have a camera or equipment that they want to experiment with. For Paris-based Mathieu Stern, it will always involve something
In today’s world of constant technological advancement, it’s easy to feel like our gear is outdated and in need of an upgrade. This is especially true in the world of photography where the latest cameras seem to be released every other week. But is it really necessary to update your
When you’re shooting fashion and beauty portraits, one of the things that you should pay extra attention to is flattering skin. You can easily do this with a simple change in the backgrounds to match and enhance your model’s skin tone. For fashion and portrait photographer Lindsay Adler, she has
