Social Commentary

Wex Blog Social Commentary

In this section of the blog, you will find articles that cover social commentary; difficult subjects, creative discussions and analysis of topics from across the creative industry.

Perspective: Stop Watermarking Your Photos

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You might want to protect your images online, but Ben Davis reckons watermarking isn’t the way to do it. Here’s why, and what you should do instead Read More

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Perspective: Does Technical Perfection in Images Matter?

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Advances in technology make it easier to create immaculate images, but is this really necessary? Ben Davis wrestles with technical perfection… Read More

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Wex Photo Critique with Matty Graham

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Former editor of Digital Photo magazine Matty Graham examines your images, offering constructive advice on how to improve Read More

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Telling a Story with Photography

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Photo essays are a powerful way to tell a story. Darragh Mason Field explains how to craft a story with your camera Read More

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Give a Child a Camera – Providing Photography to Rural Africa

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When Julian Claxton chanced upon a rural Ugandan school, he ended up giving 25 children the gift of photography. He tells the story Read More

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How to Develop Your Own Style as a Photographer

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If you’re struggling to put your particular stamp on your photography, Geoff Harris has some exercises and ideas… Read More

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Can you teach someone to be a creative photographer? 

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In the first of a new series of articles, Geoff Harris considers what's required to move from competence to creativity. Read More

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