Tag: philosophy
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The Lens of Theft: When “Art” Becomes Cultural Appropriation
We’ve all seen it, especially as October rolls around. A “Day of the Dead” group shoot organized by people with zero ties to Hispanic culture. A model wearing a sacred Bindi paired with “Viking” furs and synthetic dreads. A creator using Google Translate to write captions in Spanish to chase a “Latina Goth” aesthetic that
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Originality Vs Chasing Trends
Why Remaining Original Still Matters In a world where inspiration travels at the speed of a screenshot, originality has become both more difficult and more important than ever. It’s easy to replicate an image.It’s much harder to create a body of work that carries intention, voice, and meaning. Originality isn’t about being the first person
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Why I Create Dark Art And Why People Love It
Dark art has never been about fear. It is about recognition. It reveals the emotions that hide beneath the surface, the ones that refuse to soften for the camera. I create these images because they breathe differently. They ask for honesty instead of perfection, story instead of pose, truth instead of trend. Not everyone understands…
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When Is It Acceptable to Use a Watermark on Photography?
Watermarks can protect your work, but they should never replace professional delivery. Discover when it’s appropriate to watermark images, such as proof galleries or online samples and why final paid galleries must always be high-resolution and watermark-free. Clients deserve clean, usable photos, and photographers who deliver anything less risk damaging both trust and reputation.