1705 Photography is the personal blog of Dominic Righini-Brand, exploring photography’s technological and anthropological history and its role in the modern world

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My Life Working With & Building Pinhole Cameras!

Pinhole cameras are experimental mark making machines which can be used to create unique photographic images and teach students and people interested in photography all about rudimentary optics and how cameras work. This article is my personal and professional journey through the world of pinhole cameras!

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A Guide to Colourising Photographs Using Adobe's New Colorize Neural Filter in Adobe Photoshop CC

Adobe has recently introduced a series of power neural engines for restoring and colourising old photographs. In this brief guide, I delve into the techniques and processes for colourising old black and white photographs using Adobe Photoshop’s Colorize Neural Filter.

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Dom Vs. The Machine: Adobe’s New Neural Engine Thoroughly Tested

Adobe recently introduced a series of powerful neural engine tools for restoring and colourising old photographs. So, are my days as an image editor numbered and am I about to be replaced with a machine? Find out more in this article where I explore Adobe’s new neural engines in Adobe Photoshop CC.

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“This blog is both a personal and professional endeavour. It represents who I have become and where I have arrived at as a photographer and a human being. Having originally trained as a photojournalist, photography for me has been an ongoing journey as I explore and look for my voice. I have become deeply interested in photography’s technical and social history; and how it has and continues to influence our lives. This blog is intended to be a collection of ideas, thoughts, reflections and opinions on photography and other creative musings.”

—Dominic