2024 in Photography - A Look Back (But Not in Anger)

Join me for a deep dive into how 2024 transformed the photography landscape, from AI's unstoppable rise to an unexpected analog revival. I explore the year's biggest developments: Sony's groundbreaking AI autofocus, Adobe's mixed success with Firefly, and the deepening authenticity crisis as AI-generated images became harder to detect. I'll take you through the surprising surge in film photography led by Gen Z, major industry shake-ups like Serif's acquisition by Canva and Apple buying Pixelmator, plus the ongoing subscription wars that dominated conversations. From smartphone innovations like Huawei's variable aperture breakthrough and Vivo's astrophotography mode to the politically charged drone market, I cover it all before sharing my thoughts on what 2025 might bring for photographers, creators, and the industry at large. And I swear, a little bit.
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Chapters
00:00 Intro
02:08 The AI Revolution
03:16 AI in Software
06:40 Authenticity Crisis
09:52 Analog
11:39 Anti-Subscription
14:01 Sell-Outs
16:19 Drones
20:04 Smartphones
23:27 What will 2025 Bring?
25:30 Outro