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: Compact cameras are making a comeback — here’s why
Are compact cameras really making a comeback? Everyone’s talking about the great compact camera revival of the 2020s, but is it all it’s claimed to be? We take a closer look. Read More03 April 2025
Read: I have NEVER bought any camera gear new — here’s why
Are you sleeping on second-hand? Jon Stapley explains why he believes the used camera market offers the best value for money for most photographers. Read More14 February 2025
Read: My phone camera sucks, I hate it so much
Jon Stapley explains why having a poor phone camera has helped him kick some lazy photographic habits. Read More06 February 2025
Read: Tim Flach on AI, photography and beyond
We speak to photographer Tim Flach about the experience of being ‘scraped’ by generative AI, as well as what the future might hold for these technologies. Read More03 February 2025
Read: The Indexicality of Photography | Can we still have a true representation of reality?
We explore the indexicality of photography; a concept that discusses how photographs serve as direct imprints of reality, capturing and preserving time. But do technological advances undermine this? Read More15 July 2024
Read: We never asked for this | Adobe, Meta and the relentless AI push
As generative AI features are forced into more and more photography products and services, Jon Stapley finds himself asking: do we need, or even want, any of it? And then answering: no. Read More11 July 2024
Read: We should all go to more photography exhibitions
It’s our chosen art form – but how often do we go and experience photography in person? Read More03 November 2023
Read: Photography as a Therapeutic Tool
Incremental lifting of systemic and generational barriers has allowed people to discover ways of helping address mental health. We're discussing using photography as a therapeutic tool. Read More10 October 2023
Read: How can photography help with our mental health?
In 2023, we launched an initiative to provide access to photography for people with mental health difficulties. Read about the ways taking pictures can help our mental health and wellbeing. Read More10 October 2023
Read: How should the photography world respond to AI?
As generative AI tools continue to evolve at a dizzying rate, we look at how the photography world is responding. Read More01 June 2023
