Photography Thought Pieces
Read exclusive thought pieces by professional photographers as they discuss relevant trends in the photography industry.
9 Movies Every Photographer Should Watch
Discover 9 must-watch movies for photographers; featuring inspiring stories, real-life characters, and the drama of photojournalism and war photography.
Thu Dec 12 2024
Lee Film Review
A review of Lee, a film that celebrates the bold, complex life of Lee Miller - WWII photographer who broke barriers - while leaving some stories untold.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Why Photojournalism is Important: A Look at Gaza
Discover why photojournalism is an important part of a functioning democratic society and what happens when press restrictions are implemented - as happened in Gaza.
Mon Aug 12 2024
Trump Assassination Picture: An Iconic Image is Born
Associated Press photographer Evan Vucci's image of Donald Trump's assassination attempt will likely become one of the landmark images of history. Discover why.
Wed Jul 17 2024
Terrible Beauty: A Critique by Nic Dunlop
Photographer and author Nic Dunlop critiques this year's World Press Photo competition. Discover what he believes the foundations of photojournalism should be.
Wed Jun 26 2024
'Civil War' Disappoints as a Film About Photojournalism
The 2024 Civil War film missed an opportunity to honestly represent the ethical and philosophical questions that photojournalists in dangerous situations face. Read more.
Tue May 07 2024
5 Ways Social Media has Changed Photography
Discover how social media has changed photography. From it becoming easier for photographers to gain a following to making it harder for them to earn a living from their photos.
Thu Apr 25 2024
The Technology That Could Save Authentic Photography in a Post-Truth Age
We live in a post-truth age. We're literally drowning in an ocean of digital data. Find out how future technologies could help preserve authentic photography.
Tue Mar 26 2024
Four Historical Moments Captured by Sports Photographers
Discover four times sports photographers captured important historical moments which had a social and political impact off the field. Read more now.
Thu Mar 21 2024
3 Famous Kissing Photographs and the Surprising Truth Behind Them
Discover the surprising truth behind 3 of history's most famous kissing photographs. These backstories offer a different interpretation of the images. Read more today.
Mon Feb 12 2024
Is There Such a Thing as AI Photographs?
Can AI photographs be considered 'photography'? Once photographs were seen as reliable records - nowadays AI images can be created without a camera.
Mon Jan 22 2024
Black and White Vs Colour Photography: Award Winning Photojournalist Nic Dunlop shares his thoughts
Black and white vs colour photography - We've asked award-winning photojournalist, Nic Dunlop, to share his thoughts.
Tue Oct 10 2023
Selfie Mania: Photography's Quiet Revolution
Taking instant & endless pictures of ourselves (selfies) represents a quiet, yet significant, visual revolution in photography. Find out more!
Mon Sep 04 2023
Where Ethics and Photography Meet: A Closer Look at Kevin Carter
Take a closer look at the story of Kevin Carter - how his life and death illutrate the murky waters where ethics and photography meet
Wed Aug 16 2023
Ten Photographs that Changed the World
These ten Photographs have embedded themselves in the public consciousness, & have shaped our understanding of photography and the world.
Fri Jul 21 2023
Snapping Out of It: Navigating the Challenges of Starting a Photography Hobby
Find out some of the challenges of starting a photography hobby for beginner photographers. Tyler Mulvaney he shares his experience.
Mon Jun 12 2023
Globetrotters: A Photographer on Assignment in Peru and Bolivia
Professional photographer, Carlos Granthon, shares exclusive parts of his experience while photographing on assignment in Peru and Bolivia.
Mon May 08 2023
Generative Artificial Intelligence in Photography Marks the Beginning of a Revolution
What is the impact of Artificial Intelligence in Photography? Here we look at how art as we know it is about to undergo a transformation.
Mon Apr 24 2023
A Powerful Way to Stay Relevant in an AI-driven World
Discover how a simple but powerful change in persepctive can help to future-proof yourself as a photographer in this AI-driven world.
Tue Mar 28 2023
11 Inspiring Women Pioneers of Photography You Need to Know
Women Pioneers of Photography - through their unique vision these female pioneers have helped shape and advance the art of photography
Tue Mar 07 2023
Kittiya Pawloski's Controversial Snow Leopard: Is it Fake and Does it Matter?
Kittiya Pawloski's Controversial Snow Leopard - Was she wrong present an image that had no relation to what she actually saw?
Fri Jan 13 2023
Reflections on Covering Thailand's Mass Shooting
Professional photographer, Yvan Cohen, shares his personal reflections on covering Thailand's mass shooting.
Tue Oct 11 2022
6 Interesting Pros and Cons of Smartphones vs Cameras
Smartphones vs cameras - which is better? Can they be compared? Find out about 6 interesting pros and cons of using each.
Tue Sep 27 2022
5 Reasons to Love Traditional Film Photography
Digital technology has transformed picture taking but let's look at film photography based on its own merits.
Tue May 10 2022
How photography has shifted our perspective of war
War photography has helped educate, create awareness, and shape public perceptions about war throughout history.
Tue Mar 29 2022
Top 10 Portrait Photographers of All Time
Check out the greatest portrait photographers of all time. Learn about their different techniques and styles, or enjoy some inspiration.
Sun Mar 13 2022
Do NFTs Signal a New Future for Stock Photography?
For years photographers have been complaining about declining fees for stock photography. Could NFTs be the answer to this downward trend?
Sat Feb 12 2022
Are Free Images Killing Photography?
While free images on sites like Pexels and Unsplash may seem like the death of photography, hope still exists for professional photographers
Thu Jan 20 2022
Steve McCurry's Afghan Girl - An Icon Shrouded in Questions
Steve McCurry's image of a 12-year-old Afghan refugee girl, Sharbat Gula, is arguably one of the most iconic portraits of our age.
Mon Nov 22 2021
Should Today's Photographers be Videographers too?
Considering shifting into video? Here are a few things for photographers to consider when thinking about becoming videographers
Thu Oct 14 2021
Slow Photography: In Praise of the Print
Not so long ago, to take a photo was to always imagine an image expressed in printed form.
Wed Aug 18 2021
Focus on Focus: Between quality and creativity
Considering its obvious importance, photographers don't often talk about focus. We almost never appreciate a picture on the...
Tue Aug 10 2021
The Ominous Specter of AI in Photography
Ethical questions surrounding the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in our lives are echoing ever more loudly and...
Wed Jul 28 2021
AFP Furor: Copyright Issues in the Spotlight
The Internet is abuzz with a story that pits a former AFP photographer against his erstwhile employer. The...
Tue Jul 13 2021
Where Photography Ends and Photoshop Begins
The line where photography ends and photoshop begins. Photoshop has prompted us to view photographs and photography in a different way.
Fri Jun 04 2021
To ask or not to ask? The photographer's conundrum
For street and documentary photographers, it's a question that goes to the heart of their art: when is...
Wed Jan 13 2021
George Floyd and the Pivotal Power of Documentary Photography
The terrifying footage of an American police officer murdering George Floyd, a black man suspected of being drunk...
Wed Jun 03 2020
A Photographer's Identity Crisis in the Digital Era
It seems like a strange question (especially from a photographer who co-founded a platform for photographers), but who or what is a photographer anyway?
Mon Feb 24 2020
Slow Photography in the Instant Age
What makes a photographer today? Photography in the instant age is changing. Smartphones have changed what makes good photographer.
Mon Aug 26 2019
Just How Important is Photo Gear?
If you're passionate about photography and are dedicated to your art, it goes without saying that buying the best camera you can afford is a given. After all, if you've lined up that perfect shot, you want to make sure the final picture looks as stunning as it can.
Mon Aug 19 2019
Storytelling Through Pictures (Part 2, Executing)
Find out how you can better use storyteling to create compelling photographs with a meaningful impact. Learn the specifics to help you improve photography.
Wed Aug 07 2019
Storytelling Through Pictures (Part 1, Conceptualizing)
If you're in the market for making a little money from your photography and haven't tried it yet, you might want to consider diversifying from straight stock photography to creating photographic features and stories.
Wed Jul 24 2019
