These latest reads from the month of August are sure to inspire and educate you. Dive into our top article picks from this month for photographers!

“Superfine” Unpacks Self-Expression, Resistance, and Status Through Black Style
Elizabeth Way, Kimberly Jenkins, and Ekow Eshun consider what it means to be a Black dandy—and how the figure functions in diasporic culture and history.

‘I Could Shoot Something Again’ says Filmmaker With Parkinson’s Disease
Apple has long been an industry leader when it comes to accessibility in technology. The company highlighted how the Action mode in its latest iPhone smartphones can help those with Parkinson’s disease capture steadier, sharper video.

Photo Poses for Men | The Ultimate Guide
Whether you are shooting lifestyle portraits or photographing the groom for wedding photography, the examples and tips in this article will help you direct your subjects for better photo poses for men.

AI Isn't Human and We Need to Stop Treating It That Way, Says Microsoft AI CEO
In a new personal essay, Mustafa Suleyman explains why we should avoid striving for "seemingly conscious AI."

Landscape Composition Tips and Ideas for Photographers
Like most photographers, the best travel and landscape photographers rely on (and sometimes break) general rules of composition to enhance their photography. In that sense, landscape composition tips will sound familiar if you’ve studied composition in photography, although there are some unique applications. Learn the essential landscape photography composition tips and ideas to help you elevate your pictures.

Can Photography and Vacations Really Coexist?
It’s hard to leave the camera at home. But when you travel with family or friends, photography isn’t always the point. So can it still find a place?

Dreams on the Dying Stone
In his portraits of the people and land of Imperial Valley in California—one of the major agricultural regions in the US—Scott Rossi documents the challenges reshaping this community as water scarcity threatens its future.

Over 200 Renowned Photographers Unite for Wildlife Conservation
Prints for Wildlife, the international photography fundraiser supporting conservation efforts, is back with a new campaign, Edition Hope. The initiative has raised more than $2.1 million since its launch in 2020, and unites some of the world’s best and most famous wildlife and nature photographers.

ChatGPT 5 is finally saying 'I don’t know' – here’s why that’s a big deal
Large language models have an awkward history with telling the truth, especially if they can't provide a real answer. Hallucinations have been a hazard for AI chatbots since the technology debuted a few years ago. But ChatGPT 5 seems to be going for a new, more humble approach to not knowing answers; admitting it.

Photographer Captures the Hidden Light of Animals
A chance encounter with a family of adorable quolls has led one photographer to explore a hidden world of light that some animals emit when ultraviolet light is shone on them, known as biofluorescence.

Winners of Capture the Dark 2025 Photo Contest Show Why Dark Skies Are Worth Protecting
DarkSky International announced the winners of its fifth annual Capture the Dark photography contest. Winners across eight main categories showcase the best in astrophotography and demonstrate why it is vital to protect dark skies worldwide.