This Week in Photography (Issue #45)
Here are the best photography articles, videos, and resources we came across this week.
đĄ Inspiration
He Tried to Stop Adobe From Training its AI on His Photo Library â He Lost
The founder of an image archive called Diversity Photos is taking his fight with Adobe public after he attempted to stop the company from training its AI on his rare and valuable library. Read â
What Your Lens Choice Says About Your Personality
As a landscape photographer, the lens you choose is more than just a toolâitâs a reflection of how you see the world. But what if I told you that your go-to lens might also reveal something deeper about your personality? Read â
Yashicaâs New 4K Camcorder Prioritizes Vibes Over Specs
After teasers last month, Yashica has fully unveiled its new 4K camcorder, the Yashica Journey. Read â
How to Shoot 16mm Film for Beginners
Learn how to shoot 16mm from cinematographer Matthew Moloney in New York City. In this video heâll go over the basics of getting started with 16mm, loading your camera, filming techniques, and more. Watch â
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đ„ Photography Tips
The 1099 Threshold Is Changing: What Freelancers Need to Know
If youâre a freelancer, creator, or independent contractor, chances are the number $600 has been burned into your brain. For years, thatâs been the magic line where clients were⊠Read â
5 Essential Money Management Strategies for Freelance Photographers
Freelance photography runs on creativity, hustle, and unpredictable paychecks. You might land a huge wedding shoot one week, then⊠Read â
A Photographerâs Practical Guide to Selling Prints
Selling photo prints has gotten harder. There's more competition, more noise online, and⊠Read â
Why You Should Camera Scan Your Film (And Best Gear To Use)
For film photographers, digitizing your negatives is essential for sharing your work, making prints, or archiving your images. While flatbed scanners⊠Read â
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How FilterGrade Presets Help Us Bring the Playwick World to Life
When people land on the Playwick site or see one of our candles, sprays, or PlayDrops on social media, the goal is always the same: the image should feel like a moment⊠Read â
Mobile Photography Editing in 2026: Getting Pro Results with Your Phone
Smartphones are used to capture 92.5% of all photos taken worldwide. Mobile photography editing isnât some futuristic concept anymore. Itâs just how we capture and edit photos now. Your phone can⊠Read â
What Every Photographer Should Know About SD Card Data Loss and Recovery
All of the world of photography and digital media can fit on a single SD card: hours of work, invaluable sessions with clients, breath-taking⊠Read â
WATCH - My First Experience Shooting 16mm Film
đ° News
Photographer Creates Something Original, Everyone Assumes Itâs AI
A photographer behind a genius marketing campaign thatâs caused a stir online tells PetaPixel it is âfrustratingâ that people immediately assume itâs AI⊠Read â
Onlooker captures photo of manâs reckless actions near wild animal: âStop harassing themâ
âWitnessed this near Jenny Lake,â Cade Castle said. âWe were pulling into the parking lot. Many were way too close and this guy led the charge.â Jenny Lake is located in Grand Teton National Park, which has an entire page⊠Read â
How rising storage costs could affect photography
If youâve shopped for any sort of electronic device recently or have kept up with the news, youâve likely caught wind that thereâs something up with memory chips. But what exactly is going on, and will it affect photographic gear too? Read â