A single tree is that all that stands in a clearcut field with powerlines in the background

Over time, it has become easier and faster to edit photographs. Now, widespread adoption of AI means that entirely fictional images that look real can now be created.

More and more in my news feed I have been seeing headlines from places I love shutting down or severely restricting visitor access to popular areas and viewpoints. Or, worse yet, becoming overall unwelcoming to visitors due to the negative impacts they area having on the daily life of locals.

As visual storytellers, we should be aware of the responsible methods of capturing and portraying our subjects.