Table of Contents
A complete listing of Craig Boehman’s blog posts under one table of contents.
Announcing Ai²CM: A New Series Blending AI and Intentional Camera Movement
Discover Ai²CM, Craig Boehman's innovative new series blending Artificial Intelligence and Intentional Camera Movement. This project explores the dynamic interplay between AI and ICM, creating a harmonious and discordant symbiosis. Through unique artistic techniques, Ai²CM delves into humanity's interaction with evolving technologies, showcasing the tension and synergy in contemporary art. Stay tuned for more details on this captivating series.
Why You Should Own a Website in 2024
Discover the benefits of owning a website over relying solely on social media. While social platforms are essential, they often lack control and exploit user data. A personal website offers full ownership, custom presentation, and direct monetization—unavailable on social media. Explore how a website can serve as your true online home, offering long-term accessibility and better SEO opportunities without the constraints of social media terms.
Why You Need a Workflow To Change Your Camera Lenses
Master efficient lens-changing with this step-by-step guide, tailored for street photographers. Discover tips and techniques to quickly swap camera lenses without fumbling, enhancing both speed and accuracy in the field. Perfect for improving your street photography skills and reducing downtime.
Do Pocketable Pro Mirrorless Cameras With Dual Card Slots Even Exist?
I'm chasing the dream of a pocket-sized, full-frame mirrorless camera with dual card slots—a camera that, unfortunately, doesn't exist yet. Join me as I delve into why, explore the best current alternatives, and discuss future possibilities in camera technology.
London Street Photography Workshops: Turn People Into Art
Join our London Street Photography Workshops: Turn People Into Art. Explore London's vibrant streets through our unique 5-day and 8-day workshops, designed for photographers to capture daily life and create fine art. Limited spots available, book now to transform your photography skills!
I Don’t Hate Film…but I Hate One Reason Why Photographers Like To Use It
Explore the ongoing debate between film and digital photography with a critical look at intentionality and costs. This blog post examines misconceptions about film's exclusivity in creating intentional art and its comparative expenses, urging photographers to choose based on personal preference rather than popular arguments. Whether you shoot film or digital, what matters most is how intentional you are in your craft.
Why I Only Use Manual Mode for Street Photography
Explore why I've shifted from Aperture Priority to Manual Mode in my photography. Learn about the benefits of full control over camera settings for clearer, more intentional images. Join my street photography workshops in Mumbai and around the world to master Manual Mode and transform your photographic approach.
Collaborative Street Photography: Turning Strangers into Co-Creators
Join Craig Boehman as he guides you through the nuances of collaborative street photography. Discover tips on interacting with subjects, finding unique angles, and directing shots in urban landscapes. Transform ordinary moments into stunning art. Learn more in our Street Photography Bootcamp to elevate your craft.
Welcome to My New YouTube Channel
Welcome to my new YouTube channel, 'I Turn People Into Art,' where the worlds of fine art and street photography converge. Discover the compelling stories behind each photograph, learn about my unique editing techniques, and stay informed about upcoming workshops. Embark on this visual journey with me.
Discovering Your Photographic Voice: A Journey Through Artistic Street Photography
Join 'London Lens: A Hero's Journey Through Artistic Street Photography' to refine your vision and connect with subjects that resonate. Craig Boehman guides you in transforming street captures into art, with a focus on personal growth and creative discovery in photography.
Sassoon Dock Artistic Portrait
Join Craig Boehman at "London Lens: A Hero's Journey" workshop to transform street photos into art. Learn post-production with Luminar Neo. Extend your journey with a year-long program of creative exercises and monthly Zoom meetings.
The Only AI Technique You’ll Need in Photoshop to Perfectly Clean Up Background Changes
Master seamless background changes in Photoshop with this guide. Discover the AI technique that revolutionizes hair and skin selections, making perfect edits a breeze. From avoiding halos to achieving natural blends, elevate your photo editing skills using Craig Boehman's quick and easy method.
“Desolation” and Mixing Photography with AI
Explore Craig Boehman's venture into fine art with "Desolation," where street photography meets the innovative realms of Generative AI. Witness a fusion that challenges traditional boundaries, blending real-life captures with imaginative AI elements to craft Impressionist-inspired prints that redefine creativity in the digital age.
5 Tips for Morning Street Photography
Elevate your morning street photography with our "5 Tips for Morning Street Photography" guide. Learn to harness the golden hour, prepare your gear the night before, and find beauty in spontaneous moments. Dive into the full article for insights on capturing the essence of early mornings, wherever you are.
Stones on the Beach Newsletter, February 6, 2024
I realize that newsletters can be boring for some readers because we artists and photographers like to sell you stuff, our work, our services. It goes with the business of the profession, naturally. So my late New Year’s gift to you is leaving all of it out this month. Let’s rely on my sheer writing ability alone to carry this along even if my steering of this 1970s model leaves us with two wheels on the shoulder and a cloud of dust—and a gaggle of bewildered faces with open O mouthes a’gaping—wondering who that maniac was that just whizzed by.
Why Visiting Inside Dhobi Ghat May Not Be Worth It if You’re a Photographer
I’m not advising you to avoid visiting Mumbai’s own Dhobi Ghat, the largest outdoor laundry in the world. This article only serves as a warning to photographers who may want to visit inside: be prepared to be let down by the experience.
The Benefits of Street Photography
Street photography has all kinds of benefits. I want to share a few of these with you because even if you’re not a hardcore enthusiast, you might be surprised by what the genre can do for you if you decide to pursue it even occasionally. I’m personally working on my ninth year of shooting street photography and I hope to be doing it for decades to come. Here’s what I’ve learned so far.
Discover Your Purpose in Street Photography
Knowing your purpose in street photography is one thing; packaging it and presenting it to the world is quite another. I guess I’ve known all along what my purpose has been in street photography and photography in general: turning people into art. It may sound generic. It may sound too vague. After all, isn’t that what portrait painters do? Or any number of other artists, for that matter?