Stones on the Beach

Stones on the Beach serves as my personal blog for topics like photography and art. You’ll also find the odd tutorial and informational piece.

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Table of Contents

A complete listing of Craig Boehman’s blog posts under one table of contents.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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“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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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?

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