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The controversial history of colourizing black-and-white photos
Roshaya Rodness
The ethical dimensions of artificial intelligence (AI) image colourization were recently brought to public attention when several historical images were altered using digital algorithms. Irish...
I found my own stolen lens selling online and there’s nothing I can do
Nathan Cowlishaw
One night two years ago, someone stole $10,000 of my camera equipment. Just recently, I found one of my more iconic lenses — a...
This is Fujifilm’s most underrated lens
Mark G Adams
Fujifilm has released some amazing lenses. In fact, there is not really a lens that is not capable, or not sharp enough to please even...
Some tintypes I made using focusing loupes as lenses
Anton Orlov
This personal project was born of lifelong pursuit of charting new paths upon the broad field of artistic landscape, combined with an unexplained passion for...
Brief history and development of ground glass focusing loupes
Anton Orlov
This post is dedicated to a very helpful yet often-overlooked photographic accessory. After scouring the web, at this point, I have only been able to find...
My thoughts on the recent P2400Ws Head and Pack from Godox
Rob Hall
Godox announced a 2400w system. Here are some thoughts. (No I don’t have one, I’m reacting to the available info).
Why I believe it is ok to shoot for free
Don Giannatti
A photographer who has been a “pro” for going on five years now (part-time, of course, because he has a government job) loudly and rudely...
Follow these three tips to nail location scouting for family photos
Nina Mace
My name is Nina and I am a Surrey-based photographer and photography trainer. I am often asked how I find great locations for my outdoor...
Expert advice: The best online photographer directories
Hannah Sirusas
Every photographer needs to connect with clients. For the ones you know about, you can reach out directly, using emails, printed promos, or through social media (these...
The best ways to register your copyright
Varun Raghupathi
Yes, you own the actual copyright to your work when you create it, but you do not have the full protection of the law unless...