September Recommended Reads: Escaramuza, Photo Critiques, and more!
Looking for your next photography read? Catch up on the latest in the photography industry in the month of September!
Escaramuza, the Poetics of Home
In her striking collection of portraits, Constance Jaeggi explores Escaramuza—a female-led equestrian performance—and its significance in Mexican-American identity, cementing its place in the monolithic history of the American West.
Sharing good photos is a part of being a photographer. In a social media driven industry, we must remember to put our best work forward at all times. In this article by the SLR Lounge, you’ll learn how to offer your critiques to others.
Slideshow: winners of the Bird Photographer of the Year awards for 2024
The winners of the 2024 Bird Photographer of the Year awards have been announced, giving us a look at some stunning images of nature.
Kate Winslet Narrates Fascinating Short Documentary on Lee Miller
The History Channel has released an incredible documentary on the life and career of photographer Lee Miller, narrated by Kate Winslet.
In Louisiana, a Photographer Charts Storms and Weather as Markers of Time
Virginia Hanusik’s portrait of coastal Louisiana looks beyond narratives of ruin and resilience.
Drone Photographer Seeks First Amendment Rights for His Aerial Images
On September 9, drone photographer and entrepreneur Michael Jones, who is based in Goldsboro, North Carolina, filed a petition of certiorari with the Supreme Court. In his petition, the drone photographer is asking the Supreme Court to offer First Amendment protection for his aerial images.
Meta Scraped Every Australian Adult’s Public Photos to Train AI
Meta, the company behind Facebook and Instagram, has admitted to scraping the public photos and text of every Australian adult Facebook or Instagram user dating back nearly 20 years.
Announcing the Winners of the 2024 Creator Labs Photo Fund
Presented by Aperture and Google’s Creator Labs, the fund provides financial support to thirty photographers at formative moments in their careers. Here, meet the winners, recognized for their exceptional artistic visions.
James Cameron Joins Stability AI Board of Directors
In a press release published on Tuesday, Stability AI — the company behind Stable Diffusion — announced that the Titanic director had signed a deal to become the newest member of its executive leadership team.