Posts by Author: Billy Cristal
I’m Billy Cristal—a photographer who’s always been curious about the world and the people in it. I like going places without much of a plan and seeing what turns up. When I’m not taking photos, I’m into horse racing, snowboarding, jet skiing, and the occasional round of golf. I’ve got a soft spot for Asian food, marinated meats, and the kind of cheese you have to ask how to pronounce. I believe in good light, good timing, and even better conversations.
How to Take Stunning Photos in China: A Photographer’s Travel Guide
Jul 16, 2025
Billy Cristal
From the electric streets of Shanghai to the tranquil mountains of Zhangjiajie, China is a photographer’s dream. The country offers an endless palette of culture,…
Lighting the Way: Why We’re Turning Our Ebook Into a Paid Product (And What’s Next for DIY Photography)
Jun 11, 2025
Billy Cristal
Over the past year, more than 30,000 photographers have downloaded our Advanced Lighting ebook. That number blows us away. What started as a simple guide…
Getty vs Stability AI: The Copyright Trial That Could Change Everything for Photographers
Jun 10, 2025
Billy Cristal
So, you’ve probably been hearing about AI image generators everywhere lately. But yesterday, something happened that could change everything for photographers. Getty Images and Stability…
AI-Generated Holocaust Portraits Are Spreading on Facebook—And Historians Are Sounding the Alarm
Jun 10, 2025
Billy Cristal
Fictional Victims, Real Misinformation In an unsettling development at the intersection of artificial intelligence, historical memory, and online misinformation, AI-generated portraits and fabricated biographies of…
NFTs and the Future of Photography: Fad, Fortune, or a Fresh Frame?
Jun 3, 2025
Billy Cristal
Every few years, something new rolls up to photography’s doorstep, claiming it’s going to “change everything.” Once it was HDR. Then mirrorless. Then drones. Then…