I’m confident when I say that no one else is doing this. We’re one of the only publications working to help you make images that AI can’t really create. In 2025, I started to do things that otherwise would seem crazy for a publisher of a niche photography online magazine to do. For starters, this year, the Phoblographer may actually make a printed magazine again. But in addition to that, we didn’t sell any ads to the big camera manufacturers. It really showed me that if everyone even gave $1 to read FOR THE YEAR, we’d make enough money to be able to grow and sustain the site for a very, very long time. But that’s really tough to ask. Eventually, I’d like to site to move away from needing and relying on banner-ads. Instead, I want the site to go fully super-affordable subscription eventually.
Join the Movement: Photography for Humans, By Humans
While the photography world rushes toward AI automation, we’re doubling down on what makes images truly powerful—human creativity, authentic vision, and real storytelling.
Here’s What We’re Really Building:
In 2025, we made a bold decision: No ads from big camera manufacturers. Why? Because we refuse to let corporate interests shape what you read. We’re even planning on bringing back our printed magazine—because some things are worth holding in your hands.
But here’s the reality: We need your help to make this vision sustainable.
The Simple Math That Changes Everything
Right now, if every monthly visitor contributed just $1 for the entire year, we could eliminate banner ads forever and fund ambitious projects for years to come. But that would mean that we’d need to charge everyone who comes to this site.
We’re not asking for $1 from everyone, though. We’re asking for $25/year—barely $2 per month.
That’s less than a single coffee, but it funds:
- ✅ Original daily articles (one of the few sites still doing this)
- ✅ Fair wages for our editorial staff
- ✅ Independent reviews with zero manufacturer influence
- ✅ The return of our print magazine
- ✅ A completely ad-free reading experience
What You Get as a Member:
🚫 Zero Banner Ads – Clean, distraction-free reading on mobile and desktop
💰 Capture One Discounts – Save on the software our pro team actually uses
🛡️ Imalume Protection Discounts – Track illegal image use (users have recovered thousands in settlements)
🍃 Herbs & Kettle Tea Discounts – Reclaim your focus in our distracted world
📱 Premium Mobile Experience – Especially gorgeous on iPad
⚡ More Benefits Coming – We’re constantly adding value for members
Why This Matters More Than Ever
We hate banner ads as much as you do. But they’re currently the only way we can pay our team fairly while publishing original content every single day.
Your $25 subscription is a vote for:
- Independent photography journalism
- Human creativity over AI automation
- Quality articles over clickbait
- A sustainable future for photography media
BECOME A MEMBER – $25/YEAR
How to Get Started:
- Visit our Purchase Page and grab your annual membership
- Head to our Member Login Page with your credentials
- Email [email protected] to activate your benefits
Questions? Email [email protected] – we’re here to help.
We hate banner ads too. We know folks complain about them, but we also need to pay our staff a fair and living wage. Beyond that, we’re also one of the few outlets making and publishing original articles every single day.