Photography in the age of AI and endless images is at risk of losing its soul. This essay explores why practicing photography on the side can be a strength: freedom from pressure, deeper vision, rare moments with greater weight. Learn how constraints sharpen creativity, why ambition doesn’t require dependence, and how artistic work can survive the flood of fast content.

Discover the art of photohiking: Learn how to travel light, chase the right light, and turn every trail into a visual story. These seven tips will elevate your outdoor photography – with purpose, passion, and just one camera.