Posts tagged with Photography
What is a Photo, Anyway?
The Sony Alpha A7C II isn't a large camera—the "C" in the name stands for "compact"—and it's often paired with thin, inconspicuous lenses to maintain mobility. But despite its diminutive…
The Dying Art of Photography
I print out a fair amount of photos throughout the year. There are canvas prints that I opportunistically order on sale to hang up the stairs[1]; bigger posters that I frame and hang up in strategic locations around the…
Where Photos Go from Here
As of June 1st, Google Photos has formally ended its unlimited—albeit slightly resized and compressed—photo storage, nudging users towards one of their paid storage subscription plans. It's a classic rent-seeking business move, after spending years subsidizing…
A Bifurcation in Photography
Parenting catalyzes photography. I had dabbled with point-and-shoot cameras in the past, but those devices offered little once smartphone cameras took good enough pictures for most. When the kids came along, the cliche that the best camera is the one…
The Unique Properties of Photos
Another month, another great photos service. Google Photos is the latest service to one-up its competition, and there’s a lot to like about it: both the effectively unlimited storage[1] and the machine-intelligent search play to Google’s core…
