Can We Still Trust Photographs Anymore? with IAN POH JIN TZE - Episode 312

About this episode

Kersten Luts discusses the challenges of authenticity in modern photography with guest Ian Poh Jin Tze.

Join Kersten Luts on The Camera Shake Podcast as he sits down with photojournalist, writer, and filmmaker Ian Poh Jin Tze for a fascinating discussion about authenticity in modern photography. In a world dominated by Instagram, AI-generated imagery, social media algorithms, and increasingly sophisticated editing tools, what does it mean for a photograph to be real? Drawing from years of international travel and documentary work, Ian shares his perspective on photojournalism, visual storytelling, image ethics, and the challenges facing photographers today. We discuss the differences between photojournalism and social media photography, the rise of content creation, AI's impact on visual trust, and how photographers can remain authentic while building an audience online. Whether you're an amateur photographer, professional photographer, content creator, filmmaker, or someone building a photography business, this episode offers valuable insights into the future of photography and visual communication. If you enjoy conversations about photography, videography, creativity, and the photography business, be sure to subscribe and explore more than 300 episodes of The Camera Shake…

People in this episode

Host: Kersten Luts

Guest: IAN POH JIN TZE

Topics covered

• authenticity in photography
• photojournalism
• visual storytelling
• image ethics
• AI in photography
• social media photography

Keywords

• photography
• photojournalism
• documentary
• AI-generated imagery
• social media
• visual communication
• content creation

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Organizations: Instagram, AI, Camera Shake Podcast

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