Watch this on video | Join us on Discord for more TFOP chat! The annual geek-tech-fest that is WWDC has attracted magpies Chris and Adrian this week. Could Apple Journal help us review our photos more and record more about what we have done in photography? What would or could we all do with 6 Pro Display XDRs? And of course, how is the Vision Pro going to impact photographers. All this and more! This is an episode of The Future of Photography podcast with Adrian Stock @ade968@universeodon.com (M...
Jun 18, 2023•43 min
Watch this on video | Join us on Discord for more TFOP chat! Lots of things in the news this week! Using an MRI scanner as a mind-camera [Google launches a new product photography service backed by generative AI]( https://blog.google/products/shopping/google-product-studio-generative-ai-product-photos/ ) The camera that isn't - but it generates a photoanyway! Picks of the week: Street photo face swap [Crucial SSDs](Crucial X8 SSD https://www.crucial.com/products/ssd/portable-ssds ) are surprisin...
Jun 07, 2023•38 min
Watch this on video | Join us on Discord for more TFOP chat! This week, we delve into Photoshop's Generative Fill , a testament to Adobe's push for AI integration, which contrasts Serif's less AI-focused approach. The recent Supreme Court ruling on the Warhol Foundation vs. Goldsmith case raises important discussions on copyright infringement and fair use, potentially influencing future creative endeavors. We then turn our attention to DragGAN , a groundbreaking AI tool that could drastically al...
Jun 05, 2023•39 min
Watch this on video | Join us on Discord for more TFOP chat! Chris has been leading a photography workshop. And in the whole week, no-one was interested in AI - which Chris found very strange 😂. So apparently AI is not replacing photography. But it's becoming clear that AI-based tools will help us create and edit our photos. Discuss! Picks of the week: GAN-based image editing Boring news E-Ink colour tablet Toshio Shibata This is an episode of The Future of Photography podcast with Adrian Stock...
May 24, 2023•49 min
Watch this on video | Join us on Discord for more TFOP chat! In this episode, Chris and Jeremiah discuss the world of photography education. They explore learning methods, including podcasts, training, consulting, books, and photo travel, and Chris shares his experience organizing the annual Abbey workshop. They also brush on different learning styles, such as classroom instruction, group work, hands-on activities, and feedback sessions, while touching upon the importance of intrinsic and extrin...
May 10, 2023•48 min
Watch this on video | Join us on Discord for more TFOP chat! Two new Monchrom(e) cameras have been announced recently - one from Leica and one from Pentax . So what's the deal with cameras that can only shoot black and white? What is it like to use them? Are they still relevant with today's amazing camera tech? Pick of the week: Boris Eldagsen This is an episode of The Future of Photography podcast with Adrian Stock @ade968@universeodon.com (Mastodon) @Ade968 (Twitter) https://adrianstock.com/ (...
May 03, 2023•31 min
Watch this on video | Join us on Discord for more TFOP chat! Two things this week. First, given that an AI has won a photo contest now and the artist refused the prize , what does that actually mean for photography? More a conversation about the nature of artistic processes than about AI tech - more philosophical really. Jeremiah shares some photos with an interesting process to test our ideas. Second, " is the 'have-a-go' podcaster era coming to an end "? So asks a monolithic broadcaster 😂 and...
Apr 26, 2023•40 min
Watch this on video | Join us on Discord for more TFOP chat! AI tools that integrate photography tools. Photography tools that integrate AI tools. Edit your photos by dictation. Cameras that learn that you really want the motion blur behind the London bus. Is this our glorious future of AI-enabled tools for photographers? Picks of the week: Mickey Leica Urth magnetic filter kits Topaz tools This is an episode of The Future of Photography podcast with Adrian Stock @ade968@universeodon.com (Mastod...
Apr 19, 2023•36 min
Watch this on video | Join us on Discord for more TFOP chat! Revisiting - because it's important - the topic of how to preserve our creative and cultural legacy. What formats (physical and digital) might last? What archival services do we need? Is it eogtistical to want a legacy? Is it important culturally? Do we just need loads of data to train the AIs? Picks of the week: AI-generated fashion models Accessorize your camera! Rokid AR specs This is an episode of The Future of Photography podcast ...
Apr 12, 2023•50 min
Watch this on video | Join us on Discord for more TFOP chat! Devastating earthquake or storm in a teacup? Many of us have used and loved DPReview.com over the years and soon it will be shut down. As you might expect from TFOP, our conversation starts here by asking "what does it all mean?" and then ranges far and wide 😂. But what happens to the enormously valuable resource that dpreview.com has created over the last 25 years? It is reported that the Internet Archive will host a backup to keep i...
Mar 29, 2023•46 min
Watch this on video | Join us on Discord for more TFOP chat! Magazine show. Three stories this week for your edification... Adrian's new website Samsung moons us all (what is a photo anyway?) HP's printers that don't Picks of the week: The first photographic FU (Wikipedia) Website building service *not a sponsor Artdoc magazine Jeremiah's latest using Midjourney v5 This is an episode of The Future of Photography podcast with Adrian Stock @ade968@universeodon.com (Mastodon) @Ade968 (Twitter) http...
Mar 27, 2023•49 min
Watch this on video | Join us on Discord for more TFOP chat! A mere two years (give or take) since Jeremiah first suggested Adrian create a photo website, the moment might almost be upon us. Why now? What would it look like? What can the world expect? Discussed in the show: Jeff Bridges Liselotte Fleur TFOP 249: The Folio Files: Collection Connections Picks of the week: Chris' website Jeremiah's wesbsite Google maps for photowalks This is an episode of The Future of Photography podcast with Adri...
Mar 15, 2023•53 min
Watch this on video | Join us on Discord for more TFOP chat! What is the value of a photo? Is it trending to zero? Did we say that when we swapped glass plates for negative film? Did the value rise mid-20th century when photography became recognised as a fine art form? First, of course, we need to define "value", which is harder than you might think 😀 Things we mention in the show: The Power of Photography by Peter Fetterman Pepper No. 30 by Edward Weston Picks of the week: Cannonballs before o...
Mar 08, 2023•47 min
Watch this on video | Join us on Discord for more TFOP chat! We all get super excited about new photo toys. How come though these are all at one end of the creative process - the capture. Cameras are (of course) pretty cool and lenses likewise. Arguably, printers are less sexy but have just as much impact on your images. Discuss! Picks of the week: Chris @ Miller Lab AI is dead (kinda) Jim Kazanjian This is an episode of The Future of Photography podcast with Adrian Stock https://twitter.com/Ade...
Mar 01, 2023•45 min
Watch this on video | Join us on Discord for more TFOP chat! Join Chris and Jeremiah on a deep dive into folios. A folio is a carefully curated collection of a photographer's best work, showcasing their talent, creativity, and unique style. It's a great tool to establish your presence and to make a strong first impression that stands out from the crowd. To build a compelling folio, select your best work, edit it carefully, and present it in a way that reflects your style and personality. Picks o...
Feb 22, 2023•40 min
Watch this on video | Join us on Discord for more TFOP chat! Adrian has been doing table-top product shots this week. Why? What's the workflow? How does it compare with Jeremiah's experience from many years ago 😂? And Chris' experience making images for his books. So much to learn - and the details 🤯 Photos we discuss Picks of the week: Nikon 1 Nikkor 18.5mm f/1.8 Robert Peek photography Calligrapher AI This is an episode of The Future of Photography podcast with Adrian Stock https://twitter.c...
Feb 15, 2023•46 min
Watch this on video | Join us on Discord for more TFOP chat! Bip bip bip ding! It's news week on TFOP. Tune in for news of multi-spectral sensors, more on eye-line correction and new ways to licence images and models. Picks of the week: Oscar-nominted movies shot on film Biel Glasses and Panasonic smart glasses for partially sighted people Senses Atlas This is an episode of The Future of Photography podcast with Adrian Stock https://twitter.com/Ade968 , Jeremiah Chechik https://www.chechik.com/ ...
Feb 01, 2023•43 min
Watch this on video | Join us on Discord for more TFOP chat! Our own little renaissance this week. What is the future of Still Life photogrpahy? The team offer a range of their own interpretations and the ensuing discussion includes light, composition, history, dead animals, tables and grapes! See the photos on the TFOP photo share . Picks of the week: Weird lens museum Still Life with Oysters and Lemon book by Mark Doty Still Life with Oysters and Lemon painting This is an episode of The Future...
Jan 25, 2023•46 min
Watch this on video | Join us on Discord for more TFOP chat! Adrian's first camera purchase of the year. What is it? Why? How is it? Also, a wide ranging conversation about conversion of historical photos, gold-plating on glass and more! Picks of the week: Chris' historic project Elephant Card Continuity Camera + OBS + LUT = Goodness Still Life with Oysters and Lemon by Mark Doty TFOP Photo Album This is an episode of The Future of Photography podcast with Adrian Stock https://twitter.com/Ade968...
Jan 18, 2023•48 min
Watch this on video | Join us on Discord for more TFOP chat! Our intrepid adventurer Jeremiah has returned from his journey to the bottom of the world and he's got some wild tales to tell. He braved the harsh conditions of Antarctica to bring us some awe-inspiring photography of penguins, the sea, and more ice than you can shake a tripod at. Speaking of tripods... tune in to find out how much that piece of gear was put to use. Picks of the week: Jeremiah's Mastodon account , Photo: Polaroid chem...
Jan 11, 2023•55 min
Watch this on video | Join us on Discord for more TFOP chat! Happy Holidays everyone! As we head into a period of downtime for Chris and Adrian - while Jeremiah adventures in Antarctica - conversation turns to holiday projects and presents we want (or don't) and how to get them. Picks of the week: The updated Chris Marquardt How to fake your life using AI Hire holiday toys Buy yourself a used present This is an episode of The Future of Photography podcast with Adrian Stock https://twitter.com/Ad...
Dec 21, 2022•44 min
Watch this on video | Join us on Discord for more TFOP chat! Chris has seen the future of photography! It appears that the actual future can best be described by a "fun but a bit rambling" conversation. Where better to do that than on a podcast! Mentioned in the show: Otters on a plane Chris' AI art Pixelfed - sort of instagram in the fediverse The many branches of the Fediverse Mastodon Picks of the week: Chris on Mastodon Ade on Mastodon New OpenAI chatbot This is an episode of The Future of P...
Dec 14, 2022•52 min
Watch this on video | Join us on Discord for more TFOP chat! How do you make a zine just on an iPad? Well... you've heard us talk about the launch of the new Affinity Suite 2.0, now with Publisher on the iPad. Adrian has been taking this for a test drive. Can it be possible to produce professional print output just on an iPad? Picks of the week: Chris' new Eastern Europe roadtrip workshop Photo gifts and more at Emma's Etsy shop Publish your zines using Blurb This is an episode of The Future of ...
Nov 30, 2022•48 min
Watch this on video | Join us on Discord for more TFOP chat! Elwood: What kind of music do you usually have here? Claire: Oh, we got both kinds. We got country and western. This week we have both the colours: black and white. Lots to discuss including film choice, digital shooting and composition, post production, the zone system and penguin-proof cameras! Pick of the week: Affinity Suite v2 This is an episode of The Future of Photography podcast with Adrian Stock https://twitter.com/Ade968 , Ei...
Nov 26, 2022•42 min
Watch this on video | Join us on Discord for more TFOP chat! What are well all up to and into at the moment with our imaging making? AI generation, photography, digital art? Actually, all that and more, including gold leaf! Picks of the week: Something bi is coming - Affinity Photography Through the Pandemic Apollo Remastered This is an episode of The Future of Photography podcast with Adrian Stock https://twitter.com/Ade968 , Eimear King https://www.instagram.com/apostroph__e/ , Jeremiah Chechi...
Nov 09, 2022•40 min
Watch this on video | Join us on Discord for more TFOP chat! TFOP no longer requires a server farm the size of Pixar to run - partly becuase Chris had a tech failure to deal with. So our tech wizard (Chris still) has been enjoying an opportunity to consolidate the master control room and the kit in it. Tune in to find out what he chose and how it changes things for the better! Picks of the week: Lockscreen shortcuts French swimming pools Darkroom app Tinroof studio This is an episode of The Futu...
Nov 02, 2022•49 min
Watch this on video | Join us on Discord for more TFOP chat! Jeremiah and Chris climb down some rabbit holes. One about flat lenses and how Metalenz has just landed a $30m funding round . Finally a video that explains some of the essentials of why NeRFs are so amazing . RunwayML is applying AI to video to enable things like background removal or image 2 image. And it works in your browser. Picks of the week: RunwayML and Skylum Neo This is an episode of The Future of Photography podcast with Adr...
Oct 26, 2022•40 min
Watch this on video | Join us on Discord for more TFOP chat! Meta is still enormous but we hear ever-increasing rumblings about their demise. And for photographers there has been a recent mass-exodus from Instagram and the rise of new services to communicate and share. So what have we learned in the last 10+ years of social media and what would we like for the future? Discuss! Picks of the week: NASA Hasselblad Manual Adrian's Bristol Photowalk Babylon Berlin This is an episode of The Future of ...
Oct 19, 2022•48 min
Watch this on video | Join us on Discord for more TFOP chat! What is it with Grain? For the longest time, photographers wanted the cleanest images possible. So why now, when that is technically possible to most of us, does the pendulum swing the other way? Discuss! Picks of the week: Holga week Reginald the Vampire This is an episode of The Future of Photography podcast with Adrian Stock https://twitter.com/Ade968 , Jeremiah Chechik https://www.chechik.com/ , Chris Marquardt https://chrismarquar...
Oct 09, 2022•41 min
Watch this on video | Join us on Discord for more TFOP chat! Chris and Jeremiah go on a journey (and a show and tell) to explore what the different platforms and systems have to offer. This is an episode of The Future of Photography podcast with Adrian Stock https://twitter.com/Ade968 , Eimear King https://www.instagram.com/apostroph__e/ , Jeremiah Chechik https://www.chechik.com/ , Chris Marquardt https://chrismarquardt.com/ All episodes at https://thefutureofphotography.com , All videos at htt...
Oct 05, 2022•55 min
