Watch this on video | Join us on Discord for more TFOP chat! It’s the time of year for moving things: motor racing at Le Mans, soccer's Euros championship, Wimbledon, puppies 😀... How do we cpature these amazing sights? how do we anticipate, position ourselves and make quick decisions? How do our tools help us out? And what will it all be like in t…

Watch this on video | Join us on Discord for more TFOP chat! In this episode of The Future of Photography, Chris and Jeremiah explore the integration of 3D printing with photography. They discuss how 3D printing is becoming mainstream, with affordable and user-friendly options that offer high-quality outputs, multi-color printing, and can handle va…

Watch this on video | Join us on Discord for more TFOP chat! This week we celebrate photography magazines. And special shout out to [Amateur Photographer]() for having inspired this episode of TFOP. Browsing through a print magazine is a wonderful experience and the nature of their content is often far broader than a focused, algorithmic feed. So y…

Watch this on video | Join us on Discord for more TFOP chat! In this episode, Chris and Jeremiah explore the fascinating world of 3D. They discuss various topics, including anaglyphs, 3D photo apps, and innovative technologies. Learn how to create stunning anaglyph photos with Anaglyphs by Jeremiah and watch a YouTube tutorial on making your own. O…

Watch this on video | Join us on Discord for more TFOP chat! Chris is back! And he has lots to share from his annual [Klostergesiter Workshop]( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WQ-err4Euwo). It's definitelt a hands on experience and hugely creative - freedom to do your own projectsor work with others, good mix of tech, creative and explorative. Some…

Watch this on video | Join us on Discord for more TFOP chat! "All the pixels". Fuji just released the XT50 consumer camera with their 40MP sensor. So what is the average consumer going to do with all those pixels? What is the future of photography when we all have 100MP to play with? And who in the TFOP team is still susceptible to the megapixel ra…

Watch this on video | Join us on Discord for more TFOP chat! As spring fights its way into the UK (late, as usual) our hearts and minds turn to getting out and about to make some great images, some of them in the streets, with people and architecture and light and shadow and all that. See the photos we talk about Picks of the week:Luminar Neo Twili…

Watch this on video | Join us on Discord for more TFOP chat! So what happens when that carefully crafted backup solution no longer fits your needs? Or stops working? When was the last time you tried to recover from a backup? Adrian needs a new backup method. What’s out there right now? Mentioned in the show. We have no affiliations with any of thes…

Watch this on video | Join us on Discord for more TFOP chat! This week we indulge ourselves - in a conversation about cameras out there on the edge, with funky designs, interesting features and some that are just plain silly! Mentioned in the show:Nice Film ClubSlash GearPocket LintTechradarCameravilleMiroslav Tichy Picks of the week:Testing the Ca…

Watch this on video | Join us on Discord for more TFOP chat! Adrian has a new puppy. She moves at speed. So how do you photograph that? How come a phone is better at this than a big camera? How can you make sure to get the image? A discussion of both technique and a little craft to take pictures of puppies, dogs and other pets. (Might also work for…

Watch this on video | Join us on Discord for more TFOP chat! scale. SCALE. ScAlE! This week we talk about how scale influences photography at all stages of the process. From capture on a tiny digital sensor to 8x10 film. Considering how scale of output changes the impact of an image. How planning for capture and output influences composition. And h…

Watch this on video | Join us on Discord for more TFOP chat! What did Adrian see at the Photography and Video Show? Canon VR looks cool! Can “felt photography” innovate the way photo competitions are run and exhibitions curated? And how about using all that grip and hardware as a construction set? Picks of the week:Canon's SatelliteOlympus Pen Lite…

Watch this on video | Join us on Discord for more TFOP chat! Chris and Jeremiah delve into the pivotal moments shaping the photography and digital content landscape. We celebrate the 24th anniversary of RSS, a key driver in content distribution and podcasting, and dissect the market-shifting acquisition of BorrowLenses by Lensrentals. Additionally,…

Watch this on video | Join us on Discord for more TFOP chat! Nikon snagging RED is stirring the pot, mixing Nikon's photo heritage with RED's cinematic flair. While skeptics eye the potential culture clash, Nikon's leap into pro video, wielding RED's 8K and global shutter tech, can't be ignored. Is Nikon stretching its wings, eyeing a spot in the c…

Watch this on video | Join us on Discord for more TFOP chat! What happens when robots are trained in the classic laws of composition? When they can assess an image and physically move to make a better shot - based on rule of thirds, godlen spiral... Is it art? Are they better than us? What impact does this have on the philosophy of photography? Pic…

Watch this on video | Join us on Discord for more TFOP chat! Last week someone on the show said: “what good is it if it’s not a shared experience"? That was specifically about media consumption and the prospect of everyone having different and personalised media in the future, but let’s take the thought and dive in. Why do we take photos?Is it for …

Watch this on video | Join us on Discord for more TFOP chat! Jeremiah unveils his latest gadget, a camera unlike any other—equipped with spatial capabilities and wearable tech: the Apple Vision Pro. This episode dives into its unique role in photography, dissecting the opportunities and constraints it introduces. We'll explore how it integrates wit…

Watch this on video | Join us on Discord for more TFOP chat! There is a new way to experience photos. Apple's Vision Pro is now released and proper reviews are coming in. So is this the future of photography? Or is it Meta Ray Bans?. Is it prints, books, magazines? Or is it something new, maybe a blend of Snow Crash and Neuromancer? Picks of the we…

Watch this on video | Join us on Discord for more TFOP chat! Barely a week seems to go by these days without a big announcement in the world of image-related tech. This week we have Sora - video generated by text input you provide as a prompt. It's fair to say the TFOP team have differing views on Sora. Tune in to pick your favourite TFOP team memb…

Watch this on video | Join us on Discord for more TFOP chat! Some photos are famous. But which are the "most famous"? How would you even define that? Time to talk this through as we propose some candidates for most famous photos and talk about why, the impact they have had and what we think the most famous photos of the 21st Century will turn out t…

Watch this on video | Join us on Discord for more TFOP chat! Have you ever wanted a VCR that is also a toaster? Do you miss the bedside teasmades of the 1970s? Then this show is for you! Join us, bring your imagination and see what crazy product mashups we can think up! Picks of the week:Marbula 1Marble Clock pt 1FFOTO This is an episode of The Fut…

Watch this on video | Join us on Discord for more TFOP chat! Happy New Year! We'd like to start 2024 with a little bit of sharing. What better way to do that than an "ask me anything" episode. A chance to learn about the how the team think their locality influences their work, the future of global media businesses and their personal inspiration. Pi…

Watch this on video | Join us on Discord for more TFOP chat! It's our last show of 2023 and we take a look at some of our more memorable photo events, activities, headlines, projects and more. Happy Holidays one and all and thank you for listening to TFOP! Mentioned in the show:Making time for photography as we travel - see Rome photoA chunky proje…

Watch this on video | Join us on Discord for more TFOP chat! It's TFOP story time this week. We have a selection of stories for your delctation and delight, ranging from photography with just 20 colurs to what happens when your film has no orange mask. Mentioned in the show:AI reaches B&H and they caught outiPhone Glitch Wedding Picture ExposedWhat…

Watch this on video | Join us on Discord for more TFOP chat! Not everyone wants 150 megapixels. Sometimes 1MP is enough, or even good old 640 x 480! This week we celebrate the joy and creativity of lo-fi photography. Mentioned in the show:Holgas are greatGameboy camera and photosPinholeLo-res printingCasio QV10 Picks of the week:Harman PhoenixCole …

Watch this on video | Join us on Discord for more TFOP chat! Winter holidays are fast approaching - so this week we indulge in some fun and interesting news stories and offer up a selection of things that would make good presents for someone you love and who loves photography (go on, you can admit it here, really it's for you isn't it 😀). So, would…

Watch this on video | Join us on Discord for more TFOP chat! Book week! With the holiday season just around the corner, Chris and Adrian share some of their favourite books to inspire your gift buying - especially if you are treating yourself 😀... One by Adrian VilaWilliam Eggleston’s GuideDo disturb by Citizen M Hotels Magnum Contact SheetsLess an…

Watch this on video | Join us on Discord for more TFOP chat! This week we get the opportunity to luxuriate in some new technology becoming available. The Sony A9iii has a global shutter. What does that mean? What does it enable? What does this mean for the future of photography? Why does Adrian say that this camera is faster than the speed of light…

Watch this on video | Join us on Discord for more TFOP chat! If William Eggleston takes a photo of a bin, it gets exhibited and published. If the rest of us take a photo of a bin, what exactly is that? Today we celebrate unremarkable photography. Or maybe photography of the unremarkable. Actually, probably both. Jeremiah has been building a body of…

Watch this on video | Join us on Discord for more TFOP chat! So, you thought photography was a creative endeavour? Well, it turns out, if you want to compete there is a formula to hit. There are people in the world whose job it is to tell you if you are doing photography right or wrong. How do they tell? See formula above. Do you agree? Is competit…

Watch this on video | Join us on Discord for more TFOP chat! Breaking the mold can mean a lot of things. In this episode we start with a known topic - using video to capture stills - and then explore more about how that can impact our creative processes, the images we might make, the tools we can use. Pick of the week:Anil Mistry creative street ph…

Watch this on video | Join us on Discord for more TFOP chat! Chris is back! He has been on a big road trip photo tour across eastern Europe and has returned with photos and stories a plenty. So we have lots to discuss - photos, touring in a car, how an EV makes the tour more environmentally friendly. And does this now become the future of photo tou…

Watch this on video | Join us on Discord for more TFOP chat! Adrian got a new watchIt has cellular connectionSo he went out without his phoneSaw something goodAn then realised… eek, no camera What happens now? Picks of the week:Henri Cartier-Bresson, A Biography by Pierre Assouline1920s mugshots This is an episode of The Future of Photography podca…

Watch this on video | Join us on Discord for more TFOP chat! This week two very different lenses were launched…Leica 75mm f1.25iPhone 15 Pro Max new 120mm equivalent lens Very different lenses and approaches and prices. Both crazy in their own way. And the Leica is expensive - or is it? We dived down the rabbit hole of expensive lenses and cameras.…

Watch this on video | Join us on Discord for more TFOP chat! As we head towards the annual Apple announcements, we always love to speculate - with a TFOP twist. The thing is, beyond an incremental spec bump, what would actually make our phones more useful and fun and creative and inspiring to shoot with? Where exactly are they going to put the phys…

Watch this on video | Join us on Discord for more TFOP chat! Adrian (well really Emma, Adrian’s better half) is considering a new printer. For her craft products business: https://www.liftmeupcrafts.com (which BTW has a 20% off summer sale at the moment 😉). So this is a great opportunity for Adrian to seek advice from Jeremiah, who is much more kno…

Watch this on video | Join us on Discord for more TFOP chat! When you take a photo of something, an event or place, do you remember it better? When an old photo pops up, does it trigger the sights, sounds and emotions of the time? Studies show that you might experience a "photo-taking impairment effect" that actually reduces your memory of when the…

Watch this on video | Join us on Discord for more TFOP chat! A bit of fun this week - an all-picks show! Just a few interesting finds to chat about. Picks of the week (the whole show):How Wes Anderson uses MinaturesFinding the essence of EssexCompare Camera SizesCapthchas and robotsKono filmsStella Pro Reflex light This is an episode of The Future …

Watch this on video | Join us on Discord for more TFOP chat! The gang are back together - enjoying a brief point in the summer when we are all available. So what better topic than the photography from all our travelling done and planned! (And maybe even you don't need to do the travel bit any more.) Links for the discussion:Fun travel printerChris'…

Watch this on video | Join us on Discord for more TFOP chat! In this episode of The Future of Photography, we explore the multifaceted world of remote photography, discussing various methods from Google Earth photography to onboard F1 screen grabs, and beyond. We touch on pioneering figures, such as Trevor Paglin, and discuss critical ethical and l…

Watch this on video | Join us on Discord for more TFOP chat! In this episode of The Future of Photography, we delve into the impactful Polaroid Artist Support Program and its substantial influence on photography and art. Notable figures like Ansel Adams, Andy Warhol, Robert Mapplethorpe, and many others benefitted from this program, using Polaroid'…

Watch this on video | Join us on Discord for more TFOP chat! It's antidote week - to those two little letters that have often invaded and pervaded our recent shows. Time to talk about alternative photographic processes! From cyanotype to salt and bromoil to gravure there are many wonderful photo processes that go nowhere near computers or even mini…

Watch this on video | Join us on Discord for more TFOP chat! It’s news week! From a classic cinema camera for sale to “face recognition from behind”, we have some interesting stories to mull over. Also a fully working film camera built in a 3D world generator. Mentioned in the show:Tech: Matte CameraNarrative: Exposure as a means of story tellingGo…

Watch this on video | Join us on Discord for more TFOP chat! Adrian just bought Luminar Neo. It was a different way of thinking about editing - a different paradigm which took a little while to get. And Capture One just announced their new mobile app which is very much about collaboration on a shoot, not editing images. Which prompts a conversation…

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 g…

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 photo…

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 fa…

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 w…

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 sty…

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 i…