This post is part of a series that charts the history of photography since the 1900s. The series takes a decade-by-decade look at how the skills a photographer needs have changed in light of technological, economic, and societal change.
Author Archives: Scott Hibberson
Applying personas to enrich learning with generative AI
Introduction
It’s a bit of a myth that the telltale signs of generative AI in writing can be seen in the writing style. You’ve probably heard: “Writing done by generative AI lacks an authentic voice,” “You can tell the difference between AI and a human’s writing” and “you just need to compare with the author’s usual style of writing to see the difference.”
Continue readingPhotography: “The all-seeing eye.”
I’m currently on holiday in Greece reading Debbie Harry’s autobiography, where she refers to photography as “the all-seeing eye.” This recalled Mick Rock’s similar description in a previous post, where he talks about photography as the “all-pervasive beast.” For me, the image conjures up sinister connotations from Tolkien and the eye of Sauron. A kind of unwanted surveillance that is menacing, invasive, and inescapable.
Continue readingCan sketching heal?
About a year ago I started sketching. I’d not drawn for a long time (decades, in fact), but drawing was something I used to do a lot as a child.
Continue readingWhat skills does a photographer need today? The 1990s.
This post is part of a series that charts the history of photography since the 1900s. The series takes a decade by decade look at how the skills a photographer needs have changed in light of technological, economic, and societal change.
Digital cameras
Continue readingWhat skills does a photographer need today? The 1980s.
This post is part of a series that charts the history of photography since the 1900s. The series takes a decade by decade look at how the skills a photographer needs have changed in light of technological, economic, and societal change.
Nan Goldin
Continue readingWhat skills does a photographer need today? The 1970s.
This post is part of a series that charts the history of photography since the 1900s. The series takes a decade by decade look at how the skills a photographer needs have changed in light of technological, economic and societal change.
Mick Rock
Continue readingWhat skills does a photographer need today? The 1960s.
This post is part of a series that charts the history of photography since the 1900s. The series takes a decade by decade look at how the skills a photographer needs have changed in light of technological, economic and societal change.
Street Photography
Continue readingWhat skills does a photographer need today? The 1950s.
This post is part of a series that charts the history of photography since the 1900s. The series takes a decade by decade look at how the skills a photographer needs have changed in light of technological, economic and societal change.
Richard Avedon and Portraiture
Continue readingWhat skills does a photographer need today? The 1940s.
This post is part of a series that charts the history of photography since the 1900s. The series takes a decade by decade look at how the skills a photographer needs have changed in light of technological, economic and societal change.