Social Commentary
In this section of the blog, you will find articles that cover social commentary; difficult subjects, creative discussions and analysis of topics from across the creative industry.
Read: Perspective | Why the smartphone has been bad news for photojournalism
Is the democratisation of photography a good thing? Ben Davis is yet to be convinced… Read More23 December 2019
Read: The nostalgia of single-use cameras
What makes disposable cameras so fun to use? In a world dominated by convenience and smartphones with built-in cameras shouldn’t they become obsolete? No! Here’s why. Read More30 October 2019
Read: Early pioneer female photographers that you’ve probably never heard of
Countless female pioneers have made defining contributions to photography. Jon Devo explores some of the key trailblazers Read More07 March 2019
Read: Perspective: You’re Never Too Young or Too Old to Be a Pro
Tom Mason reckons you’re never too young or too old to be a pro, you just need a thirst for learning and development Read More02 August 2018
Read: 11 Reasons Why Photography Is the Best Hobby Ever!
The benefits are too numerous to list in full, so Matt Higgs has selected 11 of the best reasons why photography is the best hobby ever Read More08 February 2018
Read: 10 New Year’s Resolutions for Photographers
Mike Harris decides on some New Year’s resolutions he can actually stick to and they’re all photography related Read More05 January 2018
Read: Perspective: Why Sexism in Photography is a Bigger Problem Than You Might Think
Apathy isn’t enough. Some problems need to be tackled head on, says Marie Gardiner Read More10 November 2017
Read: More Than an Image 2017
We’re exploring the extraordinary stories behind the work of photographers. This is #MoreThanAnImage Read More16 October 2017
Read: Perspective: Stop Watermarking Your Photos
You might want to protect your images online, but Ben Davis reckons watermarking isn’t the way to do it. Here’s why, and what you should do instead Read More18 April 2017
Read: Perspective: Does Technical Perfection in Images Matter?
Advances in technology make it easier to create immaculate images, but is this really necessary? Ben Davis wrestles with technical perfection… Read More28 March 2017
