If you have followed me on Light Stalking for a while, you will know that around two years ago, I sold my Fuji system and went all in on a Sony a7Rv with various lenses. The decision was not made lightly but based on both my photographic and video needs as well as lingering doubts about more recent Fuji cameras.
So why have I returned to Fujifilm? Well I haven’t, at least not on a professional basis, but I have bought a Fujifilm camera. Let me explain
Photography Opinion Pieces Articles
A.I. love it or hate it, it’s here to stay. As photographers we can use it as a powerful tool, to mask photos, reduce noise or even to inspire or teach us.
Unfortunately A.I. imaging – I will not call it photography – will only continue to grow. But does that mean as photographers we must stand by and idly watch our hobby or profession fade into obscurity?
Some changes in photographic technology seem to happen at breakneck pace, others slowly, almost imperceptibly. High ISO noise is one of the latter. That’s because it’s actually a combination of evolving technologies that have reduced its importance in day to day photography. Today I am going to give you my opinion on why high ISO no longer matters.
Have you ever planned a shoot and waited for the perfect weather? How did that work out? The simple fact is that there is no such thing as perfect weather, or indeed perfect light. Waiting for it is folly.
It feels like the last couple of years the words artificial intelligence have dominated the photographic world. Camera companies, editing tools and stock agencies have rushed to embrace the AI revolution, often with a seemingly blatant disregard for the views of real world photographers.
However, whether we photographers love or loathe the rise of AI, there is no going back. That horse has bolted and we now have found ourselves in a position of how, when and why to embrace AI in our photography.
For some, it’s a simple way to interact with friends and show their images off. For others, it’s a valuable marketing tool. Whether you are just beginning in photography or a seasoned pro, social media is a valuable and useful place for photographers. Not only is it a place to display and show off your […]
