The Photography Site That Said 'No' to Big Camera Companies
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The Photography Site That Said 'No' to Big Camera Companies
"In 2025, we made a bold decision: No ads from big camera manufacturers. Why? Because we refuse to let corporate interests shape what you read. We're even planning on bringing back our printed magazine -because some things are worth holding in your hands."
"Right now, if every monthly visitor contributed just $1 for the entire year, we could eliminate banner ads forever and fund ambitious projects for years to come. But that would mean that we'd need to charge everyone who comes to this site."
"We're not asking for $1 from everyone, though. We're asking for $25/year-barely $2 per month. That's less than a single coffee, but it funds: Original daily articles (one of the few sites still doing this) Fair wages for our editorial staff Independent reviews with zero manufacturer influence The return of our print mag"
"While the photography world rushes toward AI automation, we're doubling down on what makes images truly powerful-human creativity, authentic vision, and real storytelling. Join the Movement: Photography for Humans, By Humans"
A photography publication aims to create images and storytelling that AI cannot authentically generate. In 2025, it plans to bring back a printed magazine and refuses advertising from major camera manufacturers to prevent corporate influence. The publication argues that sustainability depends on reader support rather than banner ads. It proposes a simple funding model: if monthly visitors contributed $1 for the year, banner ads could be eliminated and long-term projects could be funded. Instead of requiring $1 from everyone, it asks for $25/year, about $2 per month, to support original daily articles, fair wages, independent reviews, and the return of print.
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