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"So last year, I, as the Phoblographer's publisher, sold no ads to the big camera manufacturers. Instead, I took the plunge into just telling an even more authentic truth. Can any of the other big photography websites say the same and that they weren't at all affected by those advertising dollars? We've always been transparent at least. And that's why this is so important."

"Fact: if everyone who came to the site was charged $1, I'd have enough money in under a week to fund the website for the entire year without banner ads. Trust me, if I could get rid of banner ads, I would. But the truth is that they help the staff get paid, the server bill get settled, etc. And with the current state of the economy, things are tougher for publications than ever."

"But the Phoblographer's annual banner-ad-free subscription is only $25/year. That's kind of like you're only paying a bit over $2 a month. With that said, if everyone who came to the site in the period of a month bought a year-long subscription, we'd have enough money to fund the website and grow it for several years to come."

"No banner ads in The Phoblographer's articles when using the mobile or desktop website after confirming the subscription. Discounts on Capture One products: The Phoblographer's staff uses Capture One software for our product reviews. Manufacturers often recommend it to us. Discounts on Herbs and Kettle Tea: This perk is designed for photographers who want to focus their mind in a world where screens and social media are taking away our brain power. Reclaim your creativity for yourself."

Phoblographer sold no ads to major camera manufacturers last year and prioritized authenticity and transparency. Banner ads currently support staff salaries and server expenses, making them difficult to eliminate. Charging every visitor $1 for a week could fund the site for a year, and converting monthly visitors to annual subscribers could finance multiple years of operation. Annual ad-free membership costs $25 and includes no banner ads on mobile and desktop, discounts on Capture One, and discounts on Herbs and Kettle Tea. Additional member benefits and vendor partnerships are being developed, with support available via admins(at)thephoblographer(dot)com.

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