\nContemporary Standards for Visual Journalism in 2025<\/span>
\n<\/span><\/h4>
\nGiven many recent changes affecting visual journalism that include the ability of artificial intelligence systems to simulate photographs, the algorithms that are increasingly being used to significantly modify photographs either in the camera or in post-production, and the fragmentation in society that has led to mutual distrust and frequent accusations of \u201cfake news,\u201d the Writing with Light campaign is offering a few simple rules to support the role of the visual journalist.
\n
\n 1.<\/b> If we consider a journalistic photograph as a quotation from appearances, then similar rules would apply as to a verbal quotation: nothing of importance can be modified within the frame (the quotation marks) of the photograph without informing the reader. Minor modifications \u2013 modestly changing the contrast, cropping the image, cleaning up digital \u201cnoise\u201d (random pixels scattered through an image much like the static one might hear on the radio) \u2013 would be allowed. This would be equivalent to the latitude given to a writer to modify a quote by leaving out ums or uhs or deciding where to begin and end the quote. In no case can the essential meaning of the photograph be changed.
\n
2.<\/b> The photographer should be considered the author of the photograph, just like a writer is the author of an article or essay. It is the integrity of the photographer, the editor and the publication that determine the authenticity of the photograph, not the camera given how easily the image it produces can be altered.
\n
3.<\/b> Again, as with words, a clarifying term for visual journalism would be \u201cnonfiction photography,\u201d defined as a recording of the visible in which the photographer strives to represent actualities (events, people, etc.) in a fair and accurate manner with appropriate context.
\n
4.<\/b> As much context as is suitable should be added to the photograph, which is itself a visual record of only a fractional second. This context can be visible to the reader or, if online, concealed, requiring the viewer to click or rollover to reveal it. It would also be helpful if the photographer, photographic agency, and publication provide a direct way for the reader to ascertain their code of ethics, such as by clicking on their names in the credit.
\n
5. <\/b>This code of ethics should be as concise and transparent as possible. A code of ethics for a photographer might read \u201cWhile all photography is interpretive, as a visual journalist my photographs are meant to respect the visual facts of the situations I depict. I do not add or subtract elements to or from my photographs.\u201d A code of ethics for a media outlet might read: \u201cAll of the photographs that we publish are nonfiction except where indicated, respecting the visual facts of the situation. They can be quotations from appearances, and as with any quotation nothing substantive within them can be changed without informing the reader.\u201d
\n
The hope is that if these standards can be broadly accepted by responsible media outlets and photographers, then the next step will be to publicize them so as to help restore credibility to visual journalism as a key witness to contemporary events. In this era of attacks on fact-based reporting it is necessary to do all that is possible to help restore a sense of reality.
\n<\/span><\/h6>
<\/div>Statement of Principles<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div>[vc_row_inner rc_bg_type=”color” rc_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.35)”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″]List of Individuals In Agreement<\/span><\/h4>[vc_column_text text_style=”leader-text”]Individuals in agreement.<\/strong><\/a>[\/vc_column_text]<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/div>Support the movement by adding your name.<\/span><\/h4><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″]List of Orgs In Agreement
\n<\/span><\/h4>[vc_column_text text_style=”leader-text”]Organizations in agreement.<\/strong> <\/a>[\/vc_column_text]<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/div>Join the Writing With Light Movement<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/12″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<\/span><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row section_type=”container-width” rc_bg_type=”color” columns_gap=”60″ scroll_section_title=”Skills” rc_font_color=”#000000″ rc_bg_color=”#ccdde6″][vc_column rc_font_color=”#000000″ css=”.vc_custom_1747325112540{padding-right: 2% !important;padding-left: 2% !important;}”]
\nA Message on A.I.
\nAn update from the Magnum Board of Photographers on artificially-generated or synthetic images
\nFull link<\/strong><\/a>
\n<\/span><\/h4>[vc_column_text text_style=”small-text”]
\nOn November 14, 2024, the Magnum Board of Photographers issued the following statement concerning artificial intelligence and its position on synthetic images in the cooperative\u2019s 77-year-old archive:<\/p>\n\u201cMagnum Photos respects and values the creative freedom of our photographers, supporting their diverse explorations and perspectives. However, our archive and distribution system will remain dedicated exclusively to photographic images taken by humans and that reflect real events and stories, in keeping with Magnum\u2019s legacy and commitment to documentary tradition. Synthetic images will not be included in our archive.\u201d <\/em><\/p>\nLast year, in 2023, Magnum, as a cooperative, joined Writing With Light, a group of individuals and organizations that advocate for authenticity and credibility in nonfiction photography.<\/p>\n
[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row section_type=”container-width” padding_top_multiplier=”2x” columns_gap=”60″ scroll_section_title=”Skills” rc_font_color=”#000000″][vc_column width=”1\/4″ rc_font_color=”#000000″]
Resources<\/span><\/h4>[vc_column_text text_style=”small-text”]In the realm of visual storytelling, a compelling movement has emerged among nonfiction photographers, dedicated to preserving the authentic essence of photography\u2019s original intent. This section provides useful resources<\/strong><\/a> for the movement.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″]About Us<\/span><\/h4>[vc_column_text text_style=”small-text”]Writing with Light is a group of individuals and organizations<\/a><\/strong> that advocate for authenticity and credibility in nonfiction photography. We hope that the standards<\/a><\/strong> provided (or ones inspired by them) will be widely adopted by individuals and news organizations, and that they will help lead to a larger discussion on the integrity and future of visual journalism.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″]News and Events<\/span><\/h4>[vc_column_text text_style=”small-text”]The Synthetic Eye
\nPhotography Transformed in the Age of AI
\nFred Ritchin
\nLink to publisher<\/a><\/p>\nThe revolution caused by artificial intelligence in terms of what a photograph can and cannot do is profound. This book looks at photography\u2019s strengths, what it has meant for individuals and for society, its massive transformations caused by a variety of factors in the digital age, and the newer possibilities for image making. These include old and new media, with an emphasis on synthetic imaging as both a positive and terrifying development.<\/p>\n
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<\/div><\/div> <\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row section_type=”container-width” padding_top_multiplier=”” padding_bottom_multiplier=”2x” columns_gap=”60″ scroll_section_title=”Skills” rc_font_color=”#000000″][vc_column width=”1\/3″ rc_font_color=”#000000″]The Power of Photography<\/span><\/h4>[vc_column_text text_style=”small-text”]As a credible witness to world events, at times the photograph has played a pivotal role<\/a><\/strong> in provoking societal debate and influencing the policies of governments. The extensive digital manipulation of photographs over the last three decades, along with the advent of photorealistic imagery generated by artificial intelligence systems, put this ability at risk.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″]Bibliography and Glossary<\/span><\/h4>[vc_column_text text_style=”small-text”]Since the end of 2022, the popular press has exponentially increased its coverage of generative artificial intelligence. We have produced this bibliography<\/strong><\/a> to help photographers keep abreast of developments in this rapidly evolving environment. Suggestions are welcome: email authentic@trust.photography, maintained by Marshall Meyer.<\/p>\nThe aim of the glossary<\/strong> <\/a>is to share terminology being used in discussions about generative artificial intelligence, and photojournalism and documentary photography[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″]Get In Touch<\/span><\/h4>[vc_column_text text_style=”small-text”]If you would like to add your name to the movement, please fill out this form<\/a><\/strong>. You can email us directly at: wwithlight@gmail.com<\/strong>. Please follow us on social media at the links at the end of this page.
\nFor additional information, click here<\/a><\/strong>.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<\/span><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"[vc_row padding_top_multiplier=”” padding_bottom_multiplier=”” rc_bg_type=”image” rc_bg_image=”6807″ rc_bg_image_type=”parallax” rc_bg_pattern_overlay=”yes” rc_font_color=”#000000″][vc_column width=”1\/12″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”5\/6″ text_align=”center” rc_bg_type=”color” css=”.vc_custom_1747316398880{padding-top: 15% !important;padding-right: 6% !important;padding-bottom: 15% !important;padding-left: 6% !important;}” rc_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.33)”][vc_row_inner rc_bg_type=”color” rc_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.35)”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text text_style=”leader-text”]Individuals in agreement.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text text_style=”leader-text”]Organizations in agreement. [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/12″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row section_type=”container-width” rc_bg_type=”color” columns_gap=”60″ scroll_section_title=”Skills” rc_font_color=”#000000″ rc_bg_color=”#ccdde6″][vc_column rc_font_color=”#000000″ css=”.vc_custom_1747325112540{padding-right: 2% !important;padding-left: 2% !important;}”][vc_column_text text_style=”small-text”] On November 14, 2024, the Magnum Board of […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-8577","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/wwlight.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/8577","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/wwlight.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/wwlight.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wwlight.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wwlight.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8577"}],"version-history":[{"count":164,"href":"https:\/\/wwlight.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/8577\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":9026,"href":"https:\/\/wwlight.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/8577\/revisions\/9026"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/wwlight.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8577"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\nGiven many recent changes affecting visual journalism that include the ability of artificial intelligence systems to simulate photographs, the algorithms that are increasingly being used to significantly modify photographs either in the camera or in post-production, and the fragmentation in society that has led to mutual distrust and frequent accusations of \u201cfake news,\u201d the Writing with Light campaign is offering a few simple rules to support the role of the visual journalist.
\n
\n
1.<\/b> If we consider a journalistic photograph as a quotation from appearances, then similar rules would apply as to a verbal quotation: nothing of importance can be modified within the frame (the quotation marks) of the photograph without informing the reader. Minor modifications \u2013 modestly changing the contrast, cropping the image, cleaning up digital \u201cnoise\u201d (random pixels scattered through an image much like the static one might hear on the radio) \u2013 would be allowed. This would be equivalent to the latitude given to a writer to modify a quote by leaving out ums or uhs or deciding where to begin and end the quote. In no case can the essential meaning of the photograph be changed.
\n
2.<\/b> The photographer should be considered the author of the photograph, just like a writer is the author of an article or essay. It is the integrity of the photographer, the editor and the publication that determine the authenticity of the photograph, not the camera given how easily the image it produces can be altered.
\n
3.<\/b> Again, as with words, a clarifying term for visual journalism would be \u201cnonfiction photography,\u201d defined as a recording of the visible in which the photographer strives to represent actualities (events, people, etc.) in a fair and accurate manner with appropriate context.
\n
4.<\/b> As much context as is suitable should be added to the photograph, which is itself a visual record of only a fractional second. This context can be visible to the reader or, if online, concealed, requiring the viewer to click or rollover to reveal it. It would also be helpful if the photographer, photographic agency, and publication provide a direct way for the reader to ascertain their code of ethics, such as by clicking on their names in the credit.
\n
5. <\/b>This code of ethics should be as concise and transparent as possible. A code of ethics for a photographer might read \u201cWhile all photography is interpretive, as a visual journalist my photographs are meant to respect the visual facts of the situations I depict. I do not add or subtract elements to or from my photographs.\u201d A code of ethics for a media outlet might read: \u201cAll of the photographs that we publish are nonfiction except where indicated, respecting the visual facts of the situation. They can be quotations from appearances, and as with any quotation nothing substantive within them can be changed without informing the reader.\u201d
\n
The hope is that if these standards can be broadly accepted by responsible media outlets and photographers, then the next step will be to publicize them so as to help restore credibility to visual journalism as a key witness to contemporary events. In this era of attacks on fact-based reporting it is necessary to do all that is possible to help restore a sense of reality.
\n<\/span><\/h6>
List of Individuals In Agreement<\/span><\/h4>[vc_column_text text_style=”leader-text”]Individuals in agreement.<\/strong><\/a>[\/vc_column_text]<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/div>Support the movement by adding your name.<\/span><\/h4><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″]List of Orgs In Agreement
\n<\/span><\/h4>[vc_column_text text_style=”leader-text”]Organizations in agreement.<\/strong> <\/a>[\/vc_column_text]<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/div>Join the Writing With Light Movement<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/12″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<\/span><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row section_type=”container-width” rc_bg_type=”color” columns_gap=”60″ scroll_section_title=”Skills” rc_font_color=”#000000″ rc_bg_color=”#ccdde6″][vc_column rc_font_color=”#000000″ css=”.vc_custom_1747325112540{padding-right: 2% !important;padding-left: 2% !important;}”]
\nA Message on A.I.
\nAn update from the Magnum Board of Photographers on artificially-generated or synthetic images
\nFull link<\/strong><\/a>
\n<\/span><\/h4>[vc_column_text text_style=”small-text”]
\nOn November 14, 2024, the Magnum Board of Photographers issued the following statement concerning artificial intelligence and its position on synthetic images in the cooperative\u2019s 77-year-old archive:<\/p>\n\u201cMagnum Photos respects and values the creative freedom of our photographers, supporting their diverse explorations and perspectives. However, our archive and distribution system will remain dedicated exclusively to photographic images taken by humans and that reflect real events and stories, in keeping with Magnum\u2019s legacy and commitment to documentary tradition. Synthetic images will not be included in our archive.\u201d <\/em><\/p>\nLast year, in 2023, Magnum, as a cooperative, joined Writing With Light, a group of individuals and organizations that advocate for authenticity and credibility in nonfiction photography.<\/p>\n
[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row section_type=”container-width” padding_top_multiplier=”2x” columns_gap=”60″ scroll_section_title=”Skills” rc_font_color=”#000000″][vc_column width=”1\/4″ rc_font_color=”#000000″]
Resources<\/span><\/h4>[vc_column_text text_style=”small-text”]In the realm of visual storytelling, a compelling movement has emerged among nonfiction photographers, dedicated to preserving the authentic essence of photography\u2019s original intent. This section provides useful resources<\/strong><\/a> for the movement.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″]About Us<\/span><\/h4>[vc_column_text text_style=”small-text”]Writing with Light is a group of individuals and organizations<\/a><\/strong> that advocate for authenticity and credibility in nonfiction photography. We hope that the standards<\/a><\/strong> provided (or ones inspired by them) will be widely adopted by individuals and news organizations, and that they will help lead to a larger discussion on the integrity and future of visual journalism.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″]News and Events<\/span><\/h4>[vc_column_text text_style=”small-text”]The Synthetic Eye
\nPhotography Transformed in the Age of AI
\nFred Ritchin
\nLink to publisher<\/a><\/p>\nThe revolution caused by artificial intelligence in terms of what a photograph can and cannot do is profound. This book looks at photography\u2019s strengths, what it has meant for individuals and for society, its massive transformations caused by a variety of factors in the digital age, and the newer possibilities for image making. These include old and new media, with an emphasis on synthetic imaging as both a positive and terrifying development.<\/p>\n
[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″]
<\/div><\/div> <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> <\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row section_type=”container-width” padding_top_multiplier=”” padding_bottom_multiplier=”2x” columns_gap=”60″ scroll_section_title=”Skills” rc_font_color=”#000000″][vc_column width=”1\/3″ rc_font_color=”#000000″]The Power of Photography<\/span><\/h4>[vc_column_text text_style=”small-text”]As a credible witness to world events, at times the photograph has played a pivotal role<\/a><\/strong> in provoking societal debate and influencing the policies of governments. The extensive digital manipulation of photographs over the last three decades, along with the advent of photorealistic imagery generated by artificial intelligence systems, put this ability at risk.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″]Bibliography and Glossary<\/span><\/h4>[vc_column_text text_style=”small-text”]Since the end of 2022, the popular press has exponentially increased its coverage of generative artificial intelligence. We have produced this bibliography<\/strong><\/a> to help photographers keep abreast of developments in this rapidly evolving environment. Suggestions are welcome: email authentic@trust.photography, maintained by Marshall Meyer.<\/p>\nThe aim of the glossary<\/strong> <\/a>is to share terminology being used in discussions about generative artificial intelligence, and photojournalism and documentary photography[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″]Get In Touch<\/span><\/h4>[vc_column_text text_style=”small-text”]If you would like to add your name to the movement, please fill out this form<\/a><\/strong>. You can email us directly at: wwithlight@gmail.com<\/strong>. Please follow us on social media at the links at the end of this page.
\nFor additional information, click here<\/a><\/strong>.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<\/span><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"[vc_row padding_top_multiplier=”” padding_bottom_multiplier=”” rc_bg_type=”image” rc_bg_image=”6807″ rc_bg_image_type=”parallax” rc_bg_pattern_overlay=”yes” rc_font_color=”#000000″][vc_column width=”1\/12″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”5\/6″ text_align=”center” rc_bg_type=”color” css=”.vc_custom_1747316398880{padding-top: 15% !important;padding-right: 6% !important;padding-bottom: 15% !important;padding-left: 6% !important;}” rc_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.33)”][vc_row_inner rc_bg_type=”color” rc_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.35)”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text text_style=”leader-text”]Individuals in agreement.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text text_style=”leader-text”]Organizations in agreement. [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/12″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row section_type=”container-width” rc_bg_type=”color” columns_gap=”60″ scroll_section_title=”Skills” rc_font_color=”#000000″ rc_bg_color=”#ccdde6″][vc_column rc_font_color=”#000000″ css=”.vc_custom_1747325112540{padding-right: 2% !important;padding-left: 2% !important;}”][vc_column_text text_style=”small-text”] On November 14, 2024, the Magnum Board of […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-8577","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/wwlight.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/8577","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/wwlight.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/wwlight.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wwlight.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wwlight.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8577"}],"version-history":[{"count":164,"href":"https:\/\/wwlight.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/8577\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":9026,"href":"https:\/\/wwlight.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/8577\/revisions\/9026"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/wwlight.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8577"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
Support the movement by adding your name.<\/span><\/h4><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″]List of Orgs In Agreement
\n<\/span><\/h4>[vc_column_text text_style=”leader-text”]Organizations in agreement.<\/strong> <\/a>[\/vc_column_text]<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/div>Join the Writing With Light Movement<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/12″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<\/span><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row section_type=”container-width” rc_bg_type=”color” columns_gap=”60″ scroll_section_title=”Skills” rc_font_color=”#000000″ rc_bg_color=”#ccdde6″][vc_column rc_font_color=”#000000″ css=”.vc_custom_1747325112540{padding-right: 2% !important;padding-left: 2% !important;}”]
\nA Message on A.I.
\nAn update from the Magnum Board of Photographers on artificially-generated or synthetic images
\nFull link<\/strong><\/a>
\n<\/span><\/h4>[vc_column_text text_style=”small-text”]
\nOn November 14, 2024, the Magnum Board of Photographers issued the following statement concerning artificial intelligence and its position on synthetic images in the cooperative\u2019s 77-year-old archive:<\/p>\n\u201cMagnum Photos respects and values the creative freedom of our photographers, supporting their diverse explorations and perspectives. However, our archive and distribution system will remain dedicated exclusively to photographic images taken by humans and that reflect real events and stories, in keeping with Magnum\u2019s legacy and commitment to documentary tradition. Synthetic images will not be included in our archive.\u201d <\/em><\/p>\nLast year, in 2023, Magnum, as a cooperative, joined Writing With Light, a group of individuals and organizations that advocate for authenticity and credibility in nonfiction photography.<\/p>\n
[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row section_type=”container-width” padding_top_multiplier=”2x” columns_gap=”60″ scroll_section_title=”Skills” rc_font_color=”#000000″][vc_column width=”1\/4″ rc_font_color=”#000000″]
Resources<\/span><\/h4>[vc_column_text text_style=”small-text”]In the realm of visual storytelling, a compelling movement has emerged among nonfiction photographers, dedicated to preserving the authentic essence of photography\u2019s original intent. This section provides useful resources<\/strong><\/a> for the movement.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″]About Us<\/span><\/h4>[vc_column_text text_style=”small-text”]Writing with Light is a group of individuals and organizations<\/a><\/strong> that advocate for authenticity and credibility in nonfiction photography. We hope that the standards<\/a><\/strong> provided (or ones inspired by them) will be widely adopted by individuals and news organizations, and that they will help lead to a larger discussion on the integrity and future of visual journalism.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″]News and Events<\/span><\/h4>[vc_column_text text_style=”small-text”]The Synthetic Eye
\nPhotography Transformed in the Age of AI
\nFred Ritchin
\nLink to publisher<\/a><\/p>\nThe revolution caused by artificial intelligence in terms of what a photograph can and cannot do is profound. This book looks at photography\u2019s strengths, what it has meant for individuals and for society, its massive transformations caused by a variety of factors in the digital age, and the newer possibilities for image making. These include old and new media, with an emphasis on synthetic imaging as both a positive and terrifying development.<\/p>\n
[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″]
<\/div><\/div> <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> <\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row section_type=”container-width” padding_top_multiplier=”” padding_bottom_multiplier=”2x” columns_gap=”60″ scroll_section_title=”Skills” rc_font_color=”#000000″][vc_column width=”1\/3″ rc_font_color=”#000000″]The Power of Photography<\/span><\/h4>[vc_column_text text_style=”small-text”]As a credible witness to world events, at times the photograph has played a pivotal role<\/a><\/strong> in provoking societal debate and influencing the policies of governments. The extensive digital manipulation of photographs over the last three decades, along with the advent of photorealistic imagery generated by artificial intelligence systems, put this ability at risk.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″]Bibliography and Glossary<\/span><\/h4>[vc_column_text text_style=”small-text”]Since the end of 2022, the popular press has exponentially increased its coverage of generative artificial intelligence. We have produced this bibliography<\/strong><\/a> to help photographers keep abreast of developments in this rapidly evolving environment. Suggestions are welcome: email authentic@trust.photography, maintained by Marshall Meyer.<\/p>\nThe aim of the glossary<\/strong> <\/a>is to share terminology being used in discussions about generative artificial intelligence, and photojournalism and documentary photography[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″]Get In Touch<\/span><\/h4>[vc_column_text text_style=”small-text”]If you would like to add your name to the movement, please fill out this form<\/a><\/strong>. You can email us directly at: wwithlight@gmail.com<\/strong>. Please follow us on social media at the links at the end of this page.
\nFor additional information, click here<\/a><\/strong>.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<\/span><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"[vc_row padding_top_multiplier=”” padding_bottom_multiplier=”” rc_bg_type=”image” rc_bg_image=”6807″ rc_bg_image_type=”parallax” rc_bg_pattern_overlay=”yes” rc_font_color=”#000000″][vc_column width=”1\/12″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”5\/6″ text_align=”center” rc_bg_type=”color” css=”.vc_custom_1747316398880{padding-top: 15% !important;padding-right: 6% !important;padding-bottom: 15% !important;padding-left: 6% !important;}” rc_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.33)”][vc_row_inner rc_bg_type=”color” rc_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.35)”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text text_style=”leader-text”]Individuals in agreement.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text text_style=”leader-text”]Organizations in agreement. [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/12″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row section_type=”container-width” rc_bg_type=”color” columns_gap=”60″ scroll_section_title=”Skills” rc_font_color=”#000000″ rc_bg_color=”#ccdde6″][vc_column rc_font_color=”#000000″ css=”.vc_custom_1747325112540{padding-right: 2% !important;padding-left: 2% !important;}”][vc_column_text text_style=”small-text”] On November 14, 2024, the Magnum Board of […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-8577","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/wwlight.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/8577","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/wwlight.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/wwlight.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wwlight.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wwlight.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8577"}],"version-history":[{"count":164,"href":"https:\/\/wwlight.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/8577\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":9026,"href":"https:\/\/wwlight.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/8577\/revisions\/9026"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/wwlight.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8577"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
List of Orgs In Agreement
\n<\/span><\/h4>[vc_column_text text_style=”leader-text”]Organizations in agreement.<\/strong> <\/a>[\/vc_column_text]<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/div>Join the Writing With Light Movement<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/12″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<\/span><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row section_type=”container-width” rc_bg_type=”color” columns_gap=”60″ scroll_section_title=”Skills” rc_font_color=”#000000″ rc_bg_color=”#ccdde6″][vc_column rc_font_color=”#000000″ css=”.vc_custom_1747325112540{padding-right: 2% !important;padding-left: 2% !important;}”]
\nA Message on A.I.
\nAn update from the Magnum Board of Photographers on artificially-generated or synthetic images
\nFull link<\/strong><\/a>
\n<\/span><\/h4>[vc_column_text text_style=”small-text”]
\nOn November 14, 2024, the Magnum Board of Photographers issued the following statement concerning artificial intelligence and its position on synthetic images in the cooperative\u2019s 77-year-old archive:<\/p>\n\u201cMagnum Photos respects and values the creative freedom of our photographers, supporting their diverse explorations and perspectives. However, our archive and distribution system will remain dedicated exclusively to photographic images taken by humans and that reflect real events and stories, in keeping with Magnum\u2019s legacy and commitment to documentary tradition. Synthetic images will not be included in our archive.\u201d <\/em><\/p>\nLast year, in 2023, Magnum, as a cooperative, joined Writing With Light, a group of individuals and organizations that advocate for authenticity and credibility in nonfiction photography.<\/p>\n
[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row section_type=”container-width” padding_top_multiplier=”2x” columns_gap=”60″ scroll_section_title=”Skills” rc_font_color=”#000000″][vc_column width=”1\/4″ rc_font_color=”#000000″]
Resources<\/span><\/h4>[vc_column_text text_style=”small-text”]In the realm of visual storytelling, a compelling movement has emerged among nonfiction photographers, dedicated to preserving the authentic essence of photography\u2019s original intent. This section provides useful resources<\/strong><\/a> for the movement.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″]About Us<\/span><\/h4>[vc_column_text text_style=”small-text”]Writing with Light is a group of individuals and organizations<\/a><\/strong> that advocate for authenticity and credibility in nonfiction photography. We hope that the standards<\/a><\/strong> provided (or ones inspired by them) will be widely adopted by individuals and news organizations, and that they will help lead to a larger discussion on the integrity and future of visual journalism.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″]News and Events<\/span><\/h4>[vc_column_text text_style=”small-text”]The Synthetic Eye
\nPhotography Transformed in the Age of AI
\nFred Ritchin
\nLink to publisher<\/a><\/p>\nThe revolution caused by artificial intelligence in terms of what a photograph can and cannot do is profound. This book looks at photography\u2019s strengths, what it has meant for individuals and for society, its massive transformations caused by a variety of factors in the digital age, and the newer possibilities for image making. These include old and new media, with an emphasis on synthetic imaging as both a positive and terrifying development.<\/p>\n
[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″]
<\/div><\/div> <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> <\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row section_type=”container-width” padding_top_multiplier=”” padding_bottom_multiplier=”2x” columns_gap=”60″ scroll_section_title=”Skills” rc_font_color=”#000000″][vc_column width=”1\/3″ rc_font_color=”#000000″]The Power of Photography<\/span><\/h4>[vc_column_text text_style=”small-text”]As a credible witness to world events, at times the photograph has played a pivotal role<\/a><\/strong> in provoking societal debate and influencing the policies of governments. The extensive digital manipulation of photographs over the last three decades, along with the advent of photorealistic imagery generated by artificial intelligence systems, put this ability at risk.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″]Bibliography and Glossary<\/span><\/h4>[vc_column_text text_style=”small-text”]Since the end of 2022, the popular press has exponentially increased its coverage of generative artificial intelligence. We have produced this bibliography<\/strong><\/a> to help photographers keep abreast of developments in this rapidly evolving environment. Suggestions are welcome: email authentic@trust.photography, maintained by Marshall Meyer.<\/p>\nThe aim of the glossary<\/strong> <\/a>is to share terminology being used in discussions about generative artificial intelligence, and photojournalism and documentary photography[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″]Get In Touch<\/span><\/h4>[vc_column_text text_style=”small-text”]If you would like to add your name to the movement, please fill out this form<\/a><\/strong>. You can email us directly at: wwithlight@gmail.com<\/strong>. Please follow us on social media at the links at the end of this page.
\nFor additional information, click here<\/a><\/strong>.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<\/span><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"[vc_row padding_top_multiplier=”” padding_bottom_multiplier=”” rc_bg_type=”image” rc_bg_image=”6807″ rc_bg_image_type=”parallax” rc_bg_pattern_overlay=”yes” rc_font_color=”#000000″][vc_column width=”1\/12″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”5\/6″ text_align=”center” rc_bg_type=”color” css=”.vc_custom_1747316398880{padding-top: 15% !important;padding-right: 6% !important;padding-bottom: 15% !important;padding-left: 6% !important;}” rc_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.33)”][vc_row_inner rc_bg_type=”color” rc_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.35)”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text text_style=”leader-text”]Individuals in agreement.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text text_style=”leader-text”]Organizations in agreement. [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/12″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row section_type=”container-width” rc_bg_type=”color” columns_gap=”60″ scroll_section_title=”Skills” rc_font_color=”#000000″ rc_bg_color=”#ccdde6″][vc_column rc_font_color=”#000000″ css=”.vc_custom_1747325112540{padding-right: 2% !important;padding-left: 2% !important;}”][vc_column_text text_style=”small-text”] On November 14, 2024, the Magnum Board of […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-8577","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/wwlight.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/8577","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/wwlight.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/wwlight.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wwlight.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wwlight.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8577"}],"version-history":[{"count":164,"href":"https:\/\/wwlight.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/8577\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":9026,"href":"https:\/\/wwlight.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/8577\/revisions\/9026"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/wwlight.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8577"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\nA Message on A.I.
\nAn update from the Magnum Board of Photographers on artificially-generated or synthetic images
\nFull link<\/strong><\/a>
\n<\/span><\/h4>[vc_column_text text_style=”small-text”]
\nOn November 14, 2024, the Magnum Board of Photographers issued the following statement concerning artificial intelligence and its position on synthetic images in the cooperative\u2019s 77-year-old archive:<\/p>\n\u201cMagnum Photos respects and values the creative freedom of our photographers, supporting their diverse explorations and perspectives. However, our archive and distribution system will remain dedicated exclusively to photographic images taken by humans and that reflect real events and stories, in keeping with Magnum\u2019s legacy and commitment to documentary tradition. Synthetic images will not be included in our archive.\u201d <\/em><\/p>\nLast year, in 2023, Magnum, as a cooperative, joined Writing With Light, a group of individuals and organizations that advocate for authenticity and credibility in nonfiction photography.<\/p>\n
[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row section_type=”container-width” padding_top_multiplier=”2x” columns_gap=”60″ scroll_section_title=”Skills” rc_font_color=”#000000″][vc_column width=”1\/4″ rc_font_color=”#000000″]
Resources<\/span><\/h4>[vc_column_text text_style=”small-text”]In the realm of visual storytelling, a compelling movement has emerged among nonfiction photographers, dedicated to preserving the authentic essence of photography\u2019s original intent. This section provides useful resources<\/strong><\/a> for the movement.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″]About Us<\/span><\/h4>[vc_column_text text_style=”small-text”]Writing with Light is a group of individuals and organizations<\/a><\/strong> that advocate for authenticity and credibility in nonfiction photography. We hope that the standards<\/a><\/strong> provided (or ones inspired by them) will be widely adopted by individuals and news organizations, and that they will help lead to a larger discussion on the integrity and future of visual journalism.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″]News and Events<\/span><\/h4>[vc_column_text text_style=”small-text”]The Synthetic Eye
\nPhotography Transformed in the Age of AI
\nFred Ritchin
\nLink to publisher<\/a><\/p>\nThe revolution caused by artificial intelligence in terms of what a photograph can and cannot do is profound. This book looks at photography\u2019s strengths, what it has meant for individuals and for society, its massive transformations caused by a variety of factors in the digital age, and the newer possibilities for image making. These include old and new media, with an emphasis on synthetic imaging as both a positive and terrifying development.<\/p>\n
[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″]
<\/div><\/div> <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> <\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row section_type=”container-width” padding_top_multiplier=”” padding_bottom_multiplier=”2x” columns_gap=”60″ scroll_section_title=”Skills” rc_font_color=”#000000″][vc_column width=”1\/3″ rc_font_color=”#000000″]The Power of Photography<\/span><\/h4>[vc_column_text text_style=”small-text”]As a credible witness to world events, at times the photograph has played a pivotal role<\/a><\/strong> in provoking societal debate and influencing the policies of governments. The extensive digital manipulation of photographs over the last three decades, along with the advent of photorealistic imagery generated by artificial intelligence systems, put this ability at risk.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″]Bibliography and Glossary<\/span><\/h4>[vc_column_text text_style=”small-text”]Since the end of 2022, the popular press has exponentially increased its coverage of generative artificial intelligence. We have produced this bibliography<\/strong><\/a> to help photographers keep abreast of developments in this rapidly evolving environment. Suggestions are welcome: email authentic@trust.photography, maintained by Marshall Meyer.<\/p>\nThe aim of the glossary<\/strong> <\/a>is to share terminology being used in discussions about generative artificial intelligence, and photojournalism and documentary photography[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″]Get In Touch<\/span><\/h4>[vc_column_text text_style=”small-text”]If you would like to add your name to the movement, please fill out this form<\/a><\/strong>. You can email us directly at: wwithlight@gmail.com<\/strong>. Please follow us on social media at the links at the end of this page.
\nFor additional information, click here<\/a><\/strong>.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<\/span><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"[vc_row padding_top_multiplier=”” padding_bottom_multiplier=”” rc_bg_type=”image” rc_bg_image=”6807″ rc_bg_image_type=”parallax” rc_bg_pattern_overlay=”yes” rc_font_color=”#000000″][vc_column width=”1\/12″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”5\/6″ text_align=”center” rc_bg_type=”color” css=”.vc_custom_1747316398880{padding-top: 15% !important;padding-right: 6% !important;padding-bottom: 15% !important;padding-left: 6% !important;}” rc_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.33)”][vc_row_inner rc_bg_type=”color” rc_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.35)”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text text_style=”leader-text”]Individuals in agreement.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text text_style=”leader-text”]Organizations in agreement. [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/12″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row section_type=”container-width” rc_bg_type=”color” columns_gap=”60″ scroll_section_title=”Skills” rc_font_color=”#000000″ rc_bg_color=”#ccdde6″][vc_column rc_font_color=”#000000″ css=”.vc_custom_1747325112540{padding-right: 2% !important;padding-left: 2% !important;}”][vc_column_text text_style=”small-text”] On November 14, 2024, the Magnum Board of […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-8577","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/wwlight.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/8577","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/wwlight.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/wwlight.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wwlight.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wwlight.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8577"}],"version-history":[{"count":164,"href":"https:\/\/wwlight.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/8577\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":9026,"href":"https:\/\/wwlight.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/8577\/revisions\/9026"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/wwlight.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8577"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
Last year, in 2023, Magnum, as a cooperative, joined Writing With Light, a group of individuals and organizations that advocate for authenticity and credibility in nonfiction photography.<\/p>\n
[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row section_type=”container-width” padding_top_multiplier=”2x” columns_gap=”60″ scroll_section_title=”Skills” rc_font_color=”#000000″][vc_column width=”1\/4″ rc_font_color=”#000000″]
Resources<\/span><\/h4>[vc_column_text text_style=”small-text”]In the realm of visual storytelling, a compelling movement has emerged among nonfiction photographers, dedicated to preserving the authentic essence of photography\u2019s original intent. This section provides useful resources<\/strong><\/a> for the movement.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″]About Us<\/span><\/h4>[vc_column_text text_style=”small-text”]Writing with Light is a group of individuals and organizations<\/a><\/strong> that advocate for authenticity and credibility in nonfiction photography. We hope that the standards<\/a><\/strong> provided (or ones inspired by them) will be widely adopted by individuals and news organizations, and that they will help lead to a larger discussion on the integrity and future of visual journalism.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″]News and Events<\/span><\/h4>[vc_column_text text_style=”small-text”]The Synthetic Eye
\nPhotography Transformed in the Age of AI
\nFred Ritchin
\nLink to publisher<\/a><\/p>\nThe revolution caused by artificial intelligence in terms of what a photograph can and cannot do is profound. This book looks at photography\u2019s strengths, what it has meant for individuals and for society, its massive transformations caused by a variety of factors in the digital age, and the newer possibilities for image making. These include old and new media, with an emphasis on synthetic imaging as both a positive and terrifying development.<\/p>\n
[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″]
<\/div><\/div> <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> <\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row section_type=”container-width” padding_top_multiplier=”” padding_bottom_multiplier=”2x” columns_gap=”60″ scroll_section_title=”Skills” rc_font_color=”#000000″][vc_column width=”1\/3″ rc_font_color=”#000000″]The Power of Photography<\/span><\/h4>[vc_column_text text_style=”small-text”]As a credible witness to world events, at times the photograph has played a pivotal role<\/a><\/strong> in provoking societal debate and influencing the policies of governments. The extensive digital manipulation of photographs over the last three decades, along with the advent of photorealistic imagery generated by artificial intelligence systems, put this ability at risk.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″]Bibliography and Glossary<\/span><\/h4>[vc_column_text text_style=”small-text”]Since the end of 2022, the popular press has exponentially increased its coverage of generative artificial intelligence. We have produced this bibliography<\/strong><\/a> to help photographers keep abreast of developments in this rapidly evolving environment. Suggestions are welcome: email authentic@trust.photography, maintained by Marshall Meyer.<\/p>\nThe aim of the glossary<\/strong> <\/a>is to share terminology being used in discussions about generative artificial intelligence, and photojournalism and documentary photography[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″]Get In Touch<\/span><\/h4>[vc_column_text text_style=”small-text”]If you would like to add your name to the movement, please fill out this form<\/a><\/strong>. You can email us directly at: wwithlight@gmail.com<\/strong>. Please follow us on social media at the links at the end of this page.
\nFor additional information, click here<\/a><\/strong>.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<\/span><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"[vc_row padding_top_multiplier=”” padding_bottom_multiplier=”” rc_bg_type=”image” rc_bg_image=”6807″ rc_bg_image_type=”parallax” rc_bg_pattern_overlay=”yes” rc_font_color=”#000000″][vc_column width=”1\/12″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”5\/6″ text_align=”center” rc_bg_type=”color” css=”.vc_custom_1747316398880{padding-top: 15% !important;padding-right: 6% !important;padding-bottom: 15% !important;padding-left: 6% !important;}” rc_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.33)”][vc_row_inner rc_bg_type=”color” rc_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.35)”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text text_style=”leader-text”]Individuals in agreement.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text text_style=”leader-text”]Organizations in agreement. [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/12″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row section_type=”container-width” rc_bg_type=”color” columns_gap=”60″ scroll_section_title=”Skills” rc_font_color=”#000000″ rc_bg_color=”#ccdde6″][vc_column rc_font_color=”#000000″ css=”.vc_custom_1747325112540{padding-right: 2% !important;padding-left: 2% !important;}”][vc_column_text text_style=”small-text”] On November 14, 2024, the Magnum Board of […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-8577","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/wwlight.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/8577","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/wwlight.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/wwlight.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wwlight.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wwlight.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8577"}],"version-history":[{"count":164,"href":"https:\/\/wwlight.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/8577\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":9026,"href":"https:\/\/wwlight.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/8577\/revisions\/9026"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/wwlight.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8577"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
News and Events<\/span><\/h4>[vc_column_text text_style=”small-text”]The Synthetic Eye
\nPhotography Transformed in the Age of AI
\nFred Ritchin
\nLink to publisher<\/a><\/p>\nThe revolution caused by artificial intelligence in terms of what a photograph can and cannot do is profound. This book looks at photography\u2019s strengths, what it has meant for individuals and for society, its massive transformations caused by a variety of factors in the digital age, and the newer possibilities for image making. These include old and new media, with an emphasis on synthetic imaging as both a positive and terrifying development.<\/p>\n
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\nFor additional information, click here<\/a><\/strong>.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<\/span><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"[vc_row padding_top_multiplier=”” padding_bottom_multiplier=”” rc_bg_type=”image” rc_bg_image=”6807″ rc_bg_image_type=”parallax” rc_bg_pattern_overlay=”yes” rc_font_color=”#000000″][vc_column width=”1\/12″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”5\/6″ text_align=”center” rc_bg_type=”color” css=”.vc_custom_1747316398880{padding-top: 15% !important;padding-right: 6% !important;padding-bottom: 15% !important;padding-left: 6% !important;}” rc_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.33)”][vc_row_inner rc_bg_type=”color” rc_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.35)”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text text_style=”leader-text”]Individuals in agreement.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text text_style=”leader-text”]Organizations in agreement. [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/12″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row section_type=”container-width” rc_bg_type=”color” columns_gap=”60″ scroll_section_title=”Skills” rc_font_color=”#000000″ rc_bg_color=”#ccdde6″][vc_column rc_font_color=”#000000″ css=”.vc_custom_1747325112540{padding-right: 2% !important;padding-left: 2% !important;}”][vc_column_text text_style=”small-text”] On November 14, 2024, the Magnum Board of […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-8577","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/wwlight.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/8577","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/wwlight.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/wwlight.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wwlight.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wwlight.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8577"}],"version-history":[{"count":164,"href":"https:\/\/wwlight.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/8577\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":9026,"href":"https:\/\/wwlight.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/8577\/revisions\/9026"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/wwlight.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8577"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
<\/div><\/div> <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> <\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row section_type=”container-width” padding_top_multiplier=”” padding_bottom_multiplier=”2x” columns_gap=”60″ scroll_section_title=”Skills” rc_font_color=”#000000″][vc_column width=”1\/3″ rc_font_color=”#000000″]The Power of Photography<\/span><\/h4>[vc_column_text text_style=”small-text”]As a credible witness to world events, at times the photograph has played a pivotal role<\/a><\/strong> in provoking societal debate and influencing the policies of governments. The extensive digital manipulation of photographs over the last three decades, along with the advent of photorealistic imagery generated by artificial intelligence systems, put this ability at risk.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″]Bibliography and Glossary<\/span><\/h4>[vc_column_text text_style=”small-text”]Since the end of 2022, the popular press has exponentially increased its coverage of generative artificial intelligence. We have produced this bibliography<\/strong><\/a> to help photographers keep abreast of developments in this rapidly evolving environment. Suggestions are welcome: email authentic@trust.photography, maintained by Marshall Meyer.<\/p>\nThe aim of the glossary<\/strong> <\/a>is to share terminology being used in discussions about generative artificial intelligence, and photojournalism and documentary photography[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″]Get In Touch<\/span><\/h4>[vc_column_text text_style=”small-text”]If you would like to add your name to the movement, please fill out this form<\/a><\/strong>. You can email us directly at: wwithlight@gmail.com<\/strong>. Please follow us on social media at the links at the end of this page.
\nFor additional information, click here<\/a><\/strong>.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<\/span><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"[vc_row padding_top_multiplier=”” padding_bottom_multiplier=”” rc_bg_type=”image” rc_bg_image=”6807″ rc_bg_image_type=”parallax” rc_bg_pattern_overlay=”yes” rc_font_color=”#000000″][vc_column width=”1\/12″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”5\/6″ text_align=”center” rc_bg_type=”color” css=”.vc_custom_1747316398880{padding-top: 15% !important;padding-right: 6% !important;padding-bottom: 15% !important;padding-left: 6% !important;}” rc_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.33)”][vc_row_inner rc_bg_type=”color” rc_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.35)”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text text_style=”leader-text”]Individuals in agreement.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text text_style=”leader-text”]Organizations in agreement. [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/12″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row section_type=”container-width” rc_bg_type=”color” columns_gap=”60″ scroll_section_title=”Skills” rc_font_color=”#000000″ rc_bg_color=”#ccdde6″][vc_column rc_font_color=”#000000″ css=”.vc_custom_1747325112540{padding-right: 2% !important;padding-left: 2% !important;}”][vc_column_text text_style=”small-text”] On November 14, 2024, the Magnum Board of […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-8577","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/wwlight.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/8577","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/wwlight.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/wwlight.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wwlight.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wwlight.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8577"}],"version-history":[{"count":164,"href":"https:\/\/wwlight.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/8577\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":9026,"href":"https:\/\/wwlight.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/8577\/revisions\/9026"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/wwlight.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8577"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
The aim of the glossary<\/strong> <\/a>is to share terminology being used in discussions about generative artificial intelligence, and photojournalism and documentary photography[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″] [vc_row padding_top_multiplier=”” padding_bottom_multiplier=”” rc_bg_type=”image” rc_bg_image=”6807″ rc_bg_image_type=”parallax” rc_bg_pattern_overlay=”yes” rc_font_color=”#000000″][vc_column width=”1\/12″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”5\/6″ text_align=”center” rc_bg_type=”color” css=”.vc_custom_1747316398880{padding-top: 15% !important;padding-right: 6% !important;padding-bottom: 15% !important;padding-left: 6% !important;}” rc_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.33)”][vc_row_inner rc_bg_type=”color” rc_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.35)”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text text_style=”leader-text”]Individuals in agreement.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text text_style=”leader-text”]Organizations in agreement. [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/12″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row section_type=”container-width” rc_bg_type=”color” columns_gap=”60″ scroll_section_title=”Skills” rc_font_color=”#000000″ rc_bg_color=”#ccdde6″][vc_column rc_font_color=”#000000″ css=”.vc_custom_1747325112540{padding-right: 2% !important;padding-left: 2% !important;}”][vc_column_text text_style=”small-text”] On November 14, 2024, the Magnum Board of […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-8577","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/wwlight.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/8577","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/wwlight.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/wwlight.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wwlight.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wwlight.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8577"}],"version-history":[{"count":164,"href":"https:\/\/wwlight.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/8577\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":9026,"href":"https:\/\/wwlight.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/8577\/revisions\/9026"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/wwlight.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8577"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}Get In Touch<\/span><\/h4>[vc_column_text text_style=”small-text”]If you would like to add your name to the movement, please fill out this form<\/a><\/strong>. You can email us directly at: wwithlight@gmail.com<\/strong>. Please follow us on social media at the links at the end of this page.
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