Posts by Author: Alysa Gavilan
Alysa Gavilan has spent years exploring photography through photojournalism and street scenes. She enjoys working with both film and mirrorless cameras, and her fascination with the craft has grown over the decades. Inspired by Vivian Maier, she is drawn to capturing everyday moments that often go unnoticed.
Adobe Sued for Allegedly Using Authors’ Books to Train AI
Dec 19, 2025
Alysa Gavilan
Adobe is hit with a class-action lawsuit claiming its AI was trained on copyrighted books without permission, sparking legal scrutiny in the AI industry.
Japanese Railway Tells Photographers: Stop Risking Your Life for Train Photos
Dec 19, 2025
Alysa Gavilan
Japan’s JR East warns photographers to stop risky train station photography after fatal accidents. Here’s what photographers need to know.
Google Nano Banana: AI Turns Selfies into Virtual Try-On Models for Online Shopping
Dec 18, 2025
Alysa Gavilan
Google’s Nano Banana uses AI to transform a selfie into a full-body digital model, letting you virtually try on clothes from Google Shopping. Explore sizes, outfits, and styles without stepping into a dressing room.
VSCO Upscale: AI Tool Lets You Enlarge Photos Without Losing Detail
Dec 18, 2025
Alysa Gavilan
VSCO’s new AI Lab tool, Upscale, increases image resolution up to 4x while preserving detail and character. Perfect for photographers preparing images for cropping, prints, or large-format use.
One Image or a Visual Story? The Portfolio Choice Every Photographer Must Make
Dec 17, 2025
Alysa Gavilan
Should your photography portfolio feature powerful single images or cohesive visual series? Learn how to choose the right approach based on your goals, audience, and creative direction.
Darkroom 7 Launches with Rebuilt Engine, Faster Editing, and New Creative Tools
Dec 17, 2025
Alysa Gavilan
Darkroom 7 delivers a rebuilt rendering engine, faster RAW and 8K video editing, and new tools like Bloom and Halation for mobile and desktop photographers. Enhance your workflow across iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
Viltrox Expands Fujifilm X100 Series with New Conversion Lenses
Dec 16, 2025
Alysa Gavilan
Viltrox expands the Fujifilm X100 series with WCL-X100VI wide-angle and TCL-X100VI telephoto conversion lenses, offering photographers new perspectives, seamless integration, and creative flexibility
Leica Partners with Capture One for Enhanced Tethered Shooting
Dec 16, 2025
Alysa Gavilan
Leica teams up with Capture One to offer photographers seamless tethered shooting, real-time adjustments, and Leica-optimized editing tools. Exclusive three-month trial available for Leica users to explore advanced workflow enhancements
EyeEm Shuts Down: What Photographers Need to Know
Dec 15, 2025
Alysa Gavilan
EyeEm will permanently close on January 13, 2026. Learn how photographers can migrate portfolios to Freepik, preserve licensing, and ensure continued exposure and income from their images
Starbucks Brings Y2K Vibes with Retro Digital Camera
Dec 15, 2025
Alysa Gavilan
Starbucks launches a playful Retro Digital Camera in China, combining Y2K nostalgia with dual sensors and fun filters. Available through the Starbucks Rewards holiday kit, it’s perfect for casual photography and social media snapshots.