Can Your Lens Tell Stories AI Never Will?
Plus: Use This Calculator for Perfect Aspect Ratios & More
Jeff Tan
January 14, 2026
"Photography is the story I fail to put into words." — Destin Sparks
Hello Photogs,
In this issue, we explore how tools and techniques, from anamorphic lenses to mobile phones, can transform your photography. Discover the power of storytelling in architecture and weddings, and see how AI challenges us to create images that resonate beyond algorithms. Embrace clarity, creativity, and connection in every frame.
Anamorphic lenses can transform your frame, but visualizing the final image is tricky without the right tools. Discover how a new online calculator helps reveal your perfect crop and aspect ratio, bringing clarity and precision to your cinematic vision. TAKE A LOOK →
As AI reshapes photography, the lens turns to you: can your work tell stories machines can't? By embracing unique, story-driven frames, photographers can outpace algorithms and craft images that resonate beyond the digital. TAKE A LOOK →
Elevating your architecture photography moves beyond simple snapshots, inviting you to explore the subtle interplay of line, light, and shadow. Through focused practice, you can distill the complex beauty of structures into compelling visual stories, discovering new creative possibilities in every frame. TAKE A LOOK →
Mobile phones can capture more than just moments. They can frame entire worlds. Discover how award-winning photographers use light, texture, and manual controls to turn everyday devices into tools of artistic mastery. TAKE A LOOK →
Wedding photography thrives on more than just capturing vows and rings. By delving into a couple's unique story and dynamics, a lens can frame moments that resonate deeply, transforming standard shots into cherished memories. TAKE A LOOK →
"One doesn't stop seeing. One doesn't stop framing. It doesn't turn off and turn on. It's on all the time." — Annie Leibovitz
Tomorrow: More megapixels, more color depth for striking black and white images.
— Jeff
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