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How AI is Disrupting Professional Photography
The emergence of affordable AI tools is no longer a futuristic concept; it is actively upending the business of professional photography. AI is disrupting every niche from corporate headshots to commercial stock imagery, forcing photographers to pivot their value proposition or risk professional extinction. Photography has survived decades of upheaval—the transition from film to digital and the rise of Photoshop—but AI represents a different kind of “existential threat.” Unlike previous tools that edited reality, AI can now compose entirely original images, bypassing the need for a physical camera, a studio, or a human subject. The Rise of the “Synthetic” Headshot One of the most immediate casualties is the traditional headshot.…
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The Art of the Impossible: A Guide to Extreme Photography
Join us for our LPC Spring Meeting on April 27th when we discuss Extreme Photography and learn about photographing Antarctica! For most people, photography is about capturing a fleeting moment of beauty. For the extreme photographer, however, it is about surviving the environment long enough to press the shutter. These creators trade the comfort of a climate-controlled studio for the unpredictable fury of the elements, often hanging from limestone cliffs in Yosemite, diving into the heavy swells of the South Pacific, or standing at the scorching edge of an active lava lake. Extreme photography is far more than a hobby; it is a high-stakes fusion of world-class athleticism and technical…
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Artemis II and the Legacy of Space Photography
While many of us were out last weekend capturing the bluebonnets around Lake Travis, a small group of photographers was working with a much more dramatic backdrop of a view from above. As of today, April 6, 2026, the four-person crew of Artemis II—Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen—is currently swinging around the far side of the moon, capturing the most breathtaking images of our home planet and the lunar surface in over half a century. Whether you’re shooting with a $10,000 mirrorless setup or, like Commander Wiseman, using a specialized tablet to snap a quick frame through a window, these images remind us of the power…
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Announcing the “Around the World” Travel Inspired Photo Exhibition
Get ready to embark on a travel journey through a camera lens! The Lakeway Photography Club is thrilled to announce their second annual members exhibit, “Around the World,” showcasing captivating travel photographs inspired by stunning destinations. This unique exhibition will be held at the Lake Travis Community Library from August 1st to 29th, 2026. A Photographic Exploration of Our World “Around the World” invites members to delve into the depths of their favorite travel destinations and translate these worlds into stunning visual photographic compositions. Whether it’s capturing the essence of an ancient culture, striking architecture or breathtaking exotic landscapes, the exhibit promises a diverse and thought-provoking collection of travel photography.…
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From Daguerreotypes to Kodachrome
Rescuing the Past: A Guide to Identifying Your Family Heirlooms Every family has that one weathered box—the one tucked away in the back of a closet, filled with the ghosts of generations past. When we pull these images out, we aren’t just looking at paper and silver; we are looking at the tangible history of our own bloodlines. However, before we can begin the delicate process of digital restoration, we must first understand the medium. Identifying the era and format of a vintage photograph is the crucial first step in preserving it correctly. The Pioneers: Silver, Glass, and Iron In the mid-19th century, photography was a physical marvel. The Daguerreotype,…
