Limitless Possibilities

Almost 20 years ago, when I first began my journey in photography, I captured everything I laid my eyes on. Being a self-taught photographer, I had no one to turn to for guidance, I was all alone with my books and that frustrating “dial-up” internet and my sole desire was to create images. Whether it was a candid street shot, portrait, landscape, or a documentary photograph. I didn’t care what others might think about my images and simply pursued my passion for capturing moments in time. This trial and error fueled by experimentation and also knowledge gradually led me towards craftsmanship. Now, experiencing the #ai world I have the same sense of curiosity. I relish the opportunity to explore and experiment again, and even sometimes to be surprised by the creations of a machine that is beyond my control and then I try to challenge, I push myself to assert control over the AI, to make it to follow my lead. This is a journey of limitless possibilities, where creation knows no bounds.

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AI Close Up Shot VS AI Medium Shot

Here I am going to share an experience with you. Based on what I experienced in different makings the #ai is trying to be very accurate to make a real portrait when you ask for a close up shot. But instead when it comes to make a medium shot it doesn’t have the accuracy to give you a proper face with all the details. These two images have the same prompt with the same details but the only thing that has changed here is the type of the shot from a close up to a medium shot.

This is a Close Up shot

This one is a Medium Shot

As you can see in the second image the face is distorted. Although I have to add in some medium shot images, the images are acceptable and fine but in general it needs to get better to have the proper result.

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AI , New Doors To Unlock

As an artist it is a must for you to explore, to learn, to try, to do mistakes. You will change and evolve in time and that’s how you grow. If you ever see the Marvel movies you probably know Tony Stark and his AI assistant Jarvis. Jarvis is the absolute power of using #ai who controls by his creator which he finally comes to life as character called Vision. This story is a great example of what #ai can do and believe me it will happen sooner or later. We're on the beginning of a new era where anything might be possible by #ai and that's becoming a part of our everyday lives.

In the art world, specifically photography, AI has opened up new doors to unlock our creativity. Although we're still exploring the full potential of #ai image-making, we've already seen some amazing results.

Everyone who knows me closely they are completely aware how I am interested to use different tools and experience them in my field and now I am doing this experience with different platforms like Midjourney and Dall-E … From today beside my other images I would like to share my AI experiences with you guys. From portraits to landscapes, from forms, colors to street shots or fashion shoots.

I just want to experience it and talking about it and see how we can move in this path.

Let me know what you think and I will share more.

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Hasseblad X2D-100C, An Impeccable Camera

New Hasselblad camera, An undeniable tool for photographers and artists is here to help us again to move forward in our artistic direction. This is one of the best Medium Format Cameras in the world which delivers an outstanding quality with 100MP sensor with superb design and great features in the world of medium formats and it was a great pleasure for me to be involved in this fantastic worldwide project to introduce it to the world.

Let’s tale a look at some samples with their 1:1 ratio.

BEYOND. Hasselblad X2D-100 , Lens: XCD 2,5/55V

1:1 Ratio

PAUSING NEW YORK. Hasselblad X2D-100C , Lens: XCD 3,5-4,5/35-75

1:1 Ratio

STRANGER. Hasselblad X2D-100C , Lens: XCD 3,5-4,5/35-75

1:1 Ratio.

"Every photographer knows about the Hasselblad brand, whether they're an amateur, enthusiast, or professional because the history of photography is on the shoulders of Hasselblad. For me, it's an investment in my career, to move to the next level. It's always important to have the right tools in the right moments to make great photographs."

For further information and complete features of this amazing camera please check the official Hasselblad’s website which you can find anything about X2D and the new lenses.

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The Business In Photography | Live talk with Top-Notch Agent/Rep in New York, Frank Meo

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Frank is the founder of thephotocloser.com and he advises and consulates with photographers from around the globe. He is a curator and for 25 years, has represented fine art, commercial photographers as well as Pulitzer Prize winning photojournalists in securing highly valued commercial assignments. He has worked on hundreds of company photo libraries and campaigns for clients such as Verizon, American Express, Acura Motor Sports, US Coast Guard, Xerox, ESPN, Citibank, Nike and others.

In this one hour live talk, Frank shares his vision and stories about business in photography. Hope You Enjoy.

Live talk with Frank Meo.

Please feel free to share this video with others.

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A Certain Amount Of Quiet

Back in April, At the highest pick of Covid-19 in New York, I had to come to the city to buy some groceries that I couldn’t buy anywhere else. When I passed the Midtown Tunnel I already knew, this is not the city that I was expected to see with full of people, noisy streets and energetic atmosphere. It was so calm, quiet and peaceful but sad. So many people lost their loved ones and everything stopped. The city was exhausted after all these years and only a power greater than human could give it this type of rest I think. Anyway, this is not a professional video or a project, I just captured the mood. I am sure humankind will start consuming again, even worser than before but one thing is obvious, Don’t mess with nature.

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The Creative Process

Everybody who know me since the past 15 to 20 years, is completely aware that there is always a name in my classes, workshops and talks that I keep mentioning him, The one and only John Paul Caponigro. He is not just an artist but also a great teacher, speaker and researcher. On those beginning years of my journey in the world of photography as an independent photographer which the path was not that clear, his guidance through his books, DVD’s, and his website played a crucial role on my works as an artist. More importantly watching his photographs and the way he contemplate to make his pictures gave me an unbelievable confident to express what I was carrying in my soul and thoughts. His guidance on how to think out of the box, how to express yourself in your art works and how to think as a creative person has always a huge impact on so many photographers out there. Also, watching and listening to his talks on how light, forms and colors are undeniable elements in our pictures always fascinates me.

John’s attitude and his method was always amongst those very few people who gave me courage to continue my path as a photographer, even when I felt alone in this trajectory.

Now I am honored to say after all these years I have the opportunity to talk with John. And now he is one of guests on my weekly live talks. So, join me for an exciting discussion on my Instagram’s live about the creative process with renowned Artist/Photographer , John Paul Caponigro.

Mark your calendar for Wednesday, May 20th at 12:30 PM. The talk will be on my Instagram personal page (nightblueman).

See you soon.

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Moving Towards A New Normal

As a freelance Artist/Photographer, Covid-19 had a huge impact in my life and turned my living and career into a very tough position. I am sure the other freelancers in so many fields have the same state with different experiences. But in this tough time while everyone struggles to find a sustainability in their everyday life … I am hearing that people say:

" WHEN WE GET BACK TO NORMAL LIFE ? "

We dont get back to normal life, We dont get back to an ordinary life that we once knew. WE WILL MOVE TOWARDS A NEW NORMAL, A NEW ORDINARY, A NEW WAY OF CONNECTION, THOUGHTS, RESPONSIBILITY, MAKING, LIVING and etc. We need to change our life style, we should be more responsible. Covid-19 showed us how the world is so small. A one person can get sick in this part of the world and in just 10 hours of flight a new community will be in danger in just a day.

 And believe me I am writing this with heavy heart , Covid is an alarm to tell us what is the possible decision to thinking about spending our money?, Who we should look up to?, Who is important to follow and how you should support them. How we treat Mother EARTH, The Nature, The Animals, The Lands.

LOOK and look carefully, The people all around the world in these past years, supported so many garbage celebrities, undeserved and licentious athletes, actors, singers and … The list can go on and on.

WE SHOULD RECONSIDER THAT HOW WE CARE AND PAY A TEACHER, A WORKER, A JANITOR, A NURSE, A FARMER, DRIVER, ARTIST, ENGINEER, DOCTOR, JOURNALIST, CASHIER, RANGER, REPORTER, SCIENTIST AND THE LIST CONTINUES …

I am not here to tell you, how you should live, but I am here to warn you to be wise, to be responsible, to think twice about the world around you. We should wake up and ask again, WHAT WE ARE GOING TO DO FOR NOW AND FUTURE ?

DO NOT MAKE FOOLS RICH … DO NOT ELECT UNDESERVED INDIVIDUALS, THEY WONT HELP YOU WHEN YOU NEED THEM , THEY JUST PRAY FOR YOU IN THEIR MANSIONS …

SOLIDARITY IS NOT SPONTANEOUS, IT NEEDS A NEW CHALLENGE, A NEW SACRIFICE, A NEW STRENTGH, AND TRUST ME WE CAN GAIN IT BY MOVING TO A NEW NORMAL,

A NORMAL THAT CAN CHANGE THE WORLD.

STAY SAFE

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Free Wallpapers

To my dear readers and followers, Hope you are safe and well in these tough days.

One of my all time interests in photography is to make wallpapers for my cell phone. Sometimes I make these photographs just for this purpose and I enjoy it very much. Now that we are facing one of the tough times in the history of mankind I thought it might be good idea to share some of them with you. Please feel free to save these pictures from this page and use them on your phone, Share them with your friends and family and let them to use these photographs too. PLEASE RIGHT CLICK ON YOUR DESIRED IMAGE AND CHOOSE “OPEN IMAGE IN NEW TAB/WINDOW” then save it to your computer and use it on your cell phone.

Hope you enjoy.

PLEASE STAY POSITIVE, STRONG AND PRODUCTIVE.

MAKE YOUR OWN CHANCE. ALI