Recent content by benc98

I believe the scope 'commercial purposes' is around endorsing or advertising a product or service.

I'm hesitant to be critical because I bet a monumental effort has gone into making the video that for little or no reward, but it's a very long watch and I'm only halfway through..!

Garry Winogrand

I'm recommending this to almost everyone I speak to, so I'm like a broken record, but it's the first time i've mentioned it on here ;) Magnum have just released a free 'getting started in photography course' you need to sign up on the website and there's about 10 x 10ish minute videos plus...

People who know what they're talking about (not me), will say you will learn most from the photographs that don't work out

Depends on the situation and context, I'm happy to get stuck in - make it obvious what you're doing and people can object if they want

I try not to overthink things when I'm shooting, rather I use intuition and 'feeling'. I find, for me, it's better to be in the moment and react to whatever is going on However, I'll try to learn stuff before shooting and hope it sinks into my subconscious and then I'll also reflect after...

I believe, but could be very wrong. Amazon handle the taxes automatically and it’s delivered duty paid. So not expecting any surprises

I ordered two packs last night - despite there being 1 in stock. I did wonder if the oder would be fulfilled, now it just says in stock... fill ya boots

So, I suspect a lot of this is duel purpose, making pictures for 'admin' as well as social media content. There's an 'always on' culture now, businesses need to always be posting content through fear of becoming invisible.

Oh, lets not get started on YouTube :D

There was probably a middle ground that has collapsed, someone with a vague interest needing to buy a camera, learn how to use the thing by attending evening lessons or joining groups, might buy magazines for tips etc, they're the photographer on family days out, events etc.. and then print for...

I only have my perspective, but I think it's more popular than ever. I think where you go to ask questions, learn stuff, ann share work has changed.. so it might appear quieter. Lot's of people take breaks or quit, but new folks start up - so you can get the impression that it's quieter if...

I was catching up on one of Cal Newport's Podcast's earlier today, one of the topics he mentioned was around cognitive offloading and it got me thinking about the topic here and how it could manifest itself (and some of my wider ai uses), I guess the idea is if we're outsourcing some of the...