Evan Ranft Tuesday September 24, 2024
As a photographer, have you become frustrated with Instagram’s algorithm and obsession with Reels videos? “Within the last year or so the platform has become completely different,” notes YouTuber Evan Ranft, who nonetheless says you can still grow your Insta following without posting Reels. Among the several strategies he advises: prioritizing carousels “Instagram recently increased the maximum number of photos per carousel to 20, making it much friendlier for showcasing your work,” adds DIY Photography.
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AnOther Tuesday September 24, 2024
“The genie is out of the box, so why not grab on it and ride,” says British image-maker Simon Foxton, discussing his recent work. Predominantly known for his work as a stylist examining ideas of masculinity with photographers such as Nick Knight and Jason Evans, Foxton is now using the Midjourney AI image generator to create “people and worlds,” notes AnOther. “You must be quite precise, you quickly realize that AI isn’t a sentient being, so whatever you put in, it will just take it verbatim. There is a lot of trial and error, and a lot of editing,” he says.
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KICKSTARTER Tuesday September 24, 2024
Peak Design is crowdfunding its Outdoor Line of packs and bags, which is aimed at outdoor enthusiasts and adventure photographers. The Outdoor Backpack is built around a unique harness system inspired by running vests, which distributes weight over a greater surface area and uses low-profile shoulder and waist straps for improved comfort and reduced bulk, notes DP Review. The shoulder straps feature built-in storage for easy access to small items and dual camera-carry attachment points.
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Bronx Documentary Center Tuesday September 24, 2024
Documentary photographer, filmmaker and educator Ken Light has seen his share of significant moments in American history. The exhibition “Ken Light/American Stories: 1969-1995,” on view at the Bronx Documentary Center starting Oct. 10, showcases three decades of work. The exhibition includes work from some of Light’s twelve published books, including Report to the Shareholders, Course of the Empire, Midnight La Frontera, Coal Hollow, Delta Time, Texas Death Row, To The Promised Land, and With These Hands.
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