# Photography on The No Agenda Show

Photography comes up in 80 chapters across 75 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from January 2008 to October 2026.

- **Chapters:** 80
- **Episodes:** 75
- **Discussed:** January 2008 – October 2026
- **Related topics:** [Copyright](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/copyright.md), [Amsterdam](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amsterdam.md), [Social Media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-media.md), [White House](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/white-house.md), [Barack Obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [Civil Liberties](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/civil-liberties.md), [Hasselblad](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hasselblad.md), [Mickey](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mickey.md), [Propaganda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/propaganda.md), [Ai Art](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ai-art.md)

## Chapters 1–20 of 80

### Getty Images Bankruptcy and AI Image Competition

- **Episode:** [1914: Thrust Package](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1914-thrust-package.md)
- **Published:** 2026-10-22
- **Time:** 47:01–50:37
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1914-thrust-package/chapter/getty-images-bankruptcy-and-ai-image-competition.md

Getty Images is reportedly planning to file for bankruptcy and go private as it struggles with $500 million in debt and competition from AI-generated imagery. Adam Curry expresses confusion over why the company failed to secure licensing deals with AI developers similar to music industry models. Curry also mentions his personal investment in Grok for high-level AI orchestration.

Keywords: [getty images](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/getty-images.md), [bankruptcy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bankruptcy.md), stock photography, [grok](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/grok.md), [ai art](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ai-art.md)

### Greg Birch, Seattle Meetup and Phone Photography

- **Episode:** [1888: In The Mourning](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1888-in-the-mourning.md)
- **Published:** 2026-07-24
- **Time:** 3:02:12–3:04:02
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1888-in-the-mourning/chapter/greg-birch-seattle-meetup-and-phone-photography.md

Greg Birch shared a memory from a Seattle meetup where John C. Dvorak suggested everyone pretend to talk on their cell phones for a group photo. Birch, acting as the photographer, captured what he described as a "poignant moment" suggested offhand by Dvorak. He praised Dvorak as a "master of the moment" who will be greatly missed.

Keywords: [greg birch](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/greg-birch.md), [seattle](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/seattle.md), [meetup](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/meetup.md), [photography](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/photography.md), [cell phones](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cell-phones.md)

### Tulip Festival, Holland Photography Gift

- **Episode:** [1828: No Agenda Christmas 2025](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1828-no-agenda-christmas-2025.md)
- **Published:** 2025-12-25
- **Time:** 15:55–17:18
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1828-no-agenda-christmas-2025/chapter/tulip-festival-holland-photography-gift.md

John C. Dvorak presents Adam Curry with two photographs of tulips he took during a visit to the Tulip Festival in Holland. They discuss the festival's popularity in the Netherlands and Dvorak's experience attending it during Queensday. The images are intended to remind Curry of his time living in the lowlands.

Keywords: [holland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/holland.md), tulip festival, [photography](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/photography.md), queensday, [amsterdam](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amsterdam.md), [flowers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/flowers.md)

### Edward Curtis Photograph, Auction House Tips

- **Episode:** [1766: Cinematic Ambush](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1766-cinematic-ambush.md)
- **Published:** 2025-05-22
- **Time:** 2:43:03–2:45:19
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1766-cinematic-ambush/chapter/edward-curtis-photograph-auction-house-tips.md

A host shares a story of purchasing an Edward Curtis original photograph on glass for one dollar at an auction, mistakenly identified by others as a common daguerreotype. The piece is estimated to be worth up to $10,000. The segment provides tips on selling high-value collectibles, emphasizing the need for "thematic auctions" to attract the right collectors and avoid being "ripped off."

Keywords: edward curtis, daguerreotype, [auction](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/auction.md), [christie's](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/christie-s.md), [photography](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/photography.md), [collectibles](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/collectibles.md)

### Value for Value Model, Art Generator and Marla Maples Anecdote

- **Episode:** [1731: Cyber Timebombs](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1731-cyber-timebombs.md)
- **Published:** 2025-01-19
- **Time:** 2:14:51–2:20:18
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1731-cyber-timebombs/chapter/value-for-value-model-art-generator-and-marla-maples-anecdote.md

The "Value for Value" model is explained as a system where listeners contribute time, talent, or treasure in exchange for the show's content. An anecdote about meeting Marla Maples at Bob Guccione's mansion illustrates the different types of beauty—in-person, photogenic, and telegenic. The discussion transitions into the role of the show's artists who contribute visual assets to the podcast's chapters and newsletter.

Keywords: [value for value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md), [marla maples](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marla-maples.md), [bob guccione](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bob-guccione.md), [photography](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/photography.md), [mtv](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mtv.md)

### Tip of the Day, AI Headshots

- **Episode:** [1710: Bro Media](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1710-bro-media.md)
- **Published:** 2024-11-07
- **Time:** 3:12:02–3:16:41
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1710-bro-media/chapter/tip-of-the-day-ai-headshots.md

The "Tip of the Day" features a website called instaheadshots.com, which uses AI to create professional-looking headshots from casual photos. While the hosts express some concern about the impact on professional photographers, they acknowledge the utility for resumes and social media profiles. The segment concludes with a reminder of the show's various digital platforms.

Keywords: [ai](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ai.md), instaheadshots, professional photography, [resume](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/resume.md), [tip of the day](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tip-of-the-day.md)

### Doug Mills and the New York Times Bullet Photograph

- **Episode:** [1678: Stolen Cookies](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1678-stolen-cookies.md)
- **Published:** 2024-07-18
- **Time:** 48:02–52:22
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1678-stolen-cookies/chapter/doug-mills-and-the-new-york-times-bullet-photograph.md

New York Times photographer Doug Mills captured a rare image of a bullet streak passing Donald Trump's head using a shutter speed of 1/8000th of a second. Mills explained that he was continuously shooting during the "pops" and only discovered the specific frame later on his laptop. While some skeptics questioned the high shutter speed, professional photographers note it is a standard setting for sharp action shots in bright daylight.

Keywords: doug mills, [new york times](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-york-times.md), [photography](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/photography.md), shutter speed, butler rally

### Rumsfeld Tunnel Map, Media Embeds and War Imagery

- **Episode:** [1606: Food Noise](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1606-food-noise.md)
- **Published:** 2023-11-09
- **Time:** 1:57:32–2:01:51
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1606-food-noise/chapter/rumsfeld-tunnel-map-media-embeds-and-war-imagery.md

A look back at Donald Rumsfeld's 2001 description of sophisticated Al-Qaeda tunnels, comparing them to current Hamas tunnel systems. The segment also addresses allegations that journalists from AP and CNN were embedded with Hamas during the October 7th attacks.

Keywords: [donald rumsfeld](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-rumsfeld.md), [tunnels](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tunnels.md), [hamas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hamas.md), [associated press](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/associated-press.md), war photography

### Sony World Photography Awards, AI Image Controversy

- **Episode:** [1548: Dangle Op](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1548-dangle-op.md)
- **Published:** 2023-04-21
- **Time:** 39:43–44:29
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1548-dangle-op/chapter/sony-world-photography-awards-ai-image-controversy.md

German artist Boris Eldachsen won a category in the Sony World Photography Awards with an AI-generated image but refused the prize to spark a discussion on the future of photography. The hosts point out obvious AI artifacts in the image, such as deformed fingers, and suggest the entire controversy was a publicity stunt by Sony.

Keywords: sony world photography awards, boris eldachsen, [ai art](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ai-art.md), german artist, [publicity stunt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/publicity-stunt.md)

### Samsung Camera Processing, Fake Moon Photos

- **Episode:** [1539: Putinoids](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1539-putinoids.md)
- **Published:** 2023-03-19
- **Time:** 2:01:17–2:03:00
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1539-putinoids/chapter/samsung-camera-processing-fake-moon-photos.md

Research into Samsung smartphone cameras reveals that the devices use aggressive AI processing to "fill in" details that the lens cannot actually see, particularly in photos of the moon. This computational photography is criticized for creating a fake representation of reality. The hosts argue that this trend toward automated "prettiness" further erodes the concept of objective truth in media.

Keywords: [samsung](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/samsung.md), computational photography, moon photos, [deepfake](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/deepfake.md), image processing

### Millennial Minute, Salary Privacy and Photography Legality

- **Episode:** [1460: Wet-Bulb](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1460-wet-bulb.md)
- **Published:** 2022-06-16
- **Time:** 1:00:22–1:07:13
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1460-wet-bulb/chapter/millennial-minute-salary-privacy-and-photography-legality.md

A new segment called the "Millennial Minute" explores misconceptions held by the younger generation regarding the law. Examples include the belief that it is illegal to ask someone their salary or to take photos of children in public spaces during events like Halloween. The discussion contrasts California's open culture regarding real estate prices with the perceived rudeness of financial inquiries in other regions.

Keywords: [millennials](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/millennials.md), [salary](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/salary.md), [real estate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/real-estate.md), [privacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/privacy.md), public photography

### Lviv Air Raid and Arrests for Photography

- **Episode:** [1437: Bruce Force](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1437-bruce-force.md)
- **Published:** 2022-03-27
- **Time:** 38:09–39:43
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1437-bruce-force/chapter/lviv-air-raid-and-arrests-for-photography.md

Sky News reported on air raids in Lviv where large plumes of smoke were visible following explosions. The reporter noted that Ukrainian police and soldiers were arresting individuals for taking pictures of the damage, leading to questions about information control on the ground.

Keywords: [lviv](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lviv.md), [sky news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sky-news.md), [air raid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/air-raid.md), [censorship](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/censorship.md), [photography](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/photography.md)

### Sir Anthony Seven and No Agenda Photos Promotion

- **Episode:** [1406: Birthing Comrade](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1406-birthing-comrade.md)
- **Published:** 2021-12-09
- **Time:** 1:43:09–1:47:53
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1406-birthing-comrade/chapter/sir-anthony-seven-and-no-agenda-photos-promotion.md

Sir Anthony Seven of Hamilton County, Indiana, donated in memory of a segment regarding kale. Another producer, Ruth Durkin, promoted her photography website, NoAgendaPhotos.com, which features images from Antarctica and the Falkland Islands. She offered a discount code for listeners, with a portion of the proceeds returning to the show, exemplifying the Value for Value model in practice.

Keywords: [kale](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kale.md), [antarctica](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/antarctica.md), [photography](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/photography.md), [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), [hamilton county](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hamilton-county.md)

### Executive Producer Mike Darter and CCW Safe

- **Episode:** [1245: Mask Up!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1245-mask-up.md)
- **Published:** 2020-05-31
- **Time:** 1:56:29–1:59:52
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1245-mask-up/chapter/executive-producer-mike-darter-and-ccw-safe.md

Executive Producer Mike Darter, a former ATF agent and police officer, shares his story of founding CCW Safe after being sued in federal court for a self-defense shooting. His company provides legal defense for concealed carry permit holders. Darter also discusses his passion for wildlife photography and offers to send prints to the hosts.

Keywords: mike darter, [atf](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/atf.md), ccw safe, [second amendment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/second-amendment.md), wildlife photography

### Digital Preservation, Printing Physical Photos

- **Episode:** [1132: False meme-ification](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1132-false-meme-ification.md)
- **Published:** 2019-04-26
- **Time:** 1:45:57–1:50:44
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1132-false-meme-ification/chapter/digital-preservation-printing-physical-photos.md

The hosts warn that relying solely on digital platforms like Instagram for memories is risky, as accounts can be deleted or drives can fail. They advocate for printing physical copies of important photographs at retailers like Costco to ensure long-term preservation.

Keywords: [photography](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/photography.md), [data backup](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/data-backup.md), [costco](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/costco.md), [instagram](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/instagram.md), digital hoarding

### The Lone Shoe Propagandistic Tactic in Media Photography

- **Episode:** [1122: Cyclogenesis](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1122-cyclogenesis.md)
- **Published:** 2019-03-21
- **Time:** 49:33–51:49
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1122-cyclogenesis/chapter/the-lone-shoe-propagandistic-tactic-in-media-photography.md

An analysis of tragedy photography highlights the recurring image of a "lone shoe" in the foreground of disaster scenes, such as the Lion Air crash site. This visual trope is described as a tactic to induce trauma and distract from the background context. The segment also references the famous V-J Day kiss photo in Times Square, claiming it was a staged shot using models.

Keywords: [propaganda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/propaganda.md), [photography](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/photography.md), [false flag](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/false-flag.md), v-j day, [staging](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/staging.md), [media manipulation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-manipulation.md)

### Taylor Harris Action Photo and Australian Football League Controversy

- **Episode:** [1122: Cyclogenesis](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1122-cyclogenesis.md)
- **Published:** 2019-03-21
- **Time:** 51:49–53:18
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1122-cyclogenesis/chapter/taylor-harris-action-photo-and-australian-football-league-controversy.md

Australian rules footballer Taylor Harris became the center of a social media storm after a powerful action photo of her kicking a ball was targeted by vulgar comments. The Australian Football League initially deleted the photo before reinstating it following a public outcry. Harris expressed discomfort regarding her safety and the nature of online harassment in her professional workspace.

Keywords: taylor harris, aflw, [australia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/australia.md), [social media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-media.md), sports photography, [cyberbullying](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cyberbullying.md)

### Swedish Realism, Government Propaganda, Photography Museum

- **Episode:** [1068: Carbeque](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1068-carbeque.md)
- **Published:** 2018-09-16
- **Time:** 1:34:41–1:39:23
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1068-carbeque/chapter/swedish-realism-government-propaganda-photography-museum.md

A discussion on Swedish culture suggests that a national preference for realism in art makes the population more susceptible to government propaganda. Following Donald Trump's comments about Sweden, the state-funded Museum of Photography reportedly commissioned photographers to produce images disproving his claims. This effort to maintain a positive national image is contrasted with reports of social degradation in urban areas.

Keywords: [stockholm](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stockholm.md), photography museum, [realism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/realism.md), [propaganda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/propaganda.md), [photojournalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/photojournalism.md)

### Melania Trump, Photo Licensing, Paparazzi Economics

- **Episode:** [1048: Crush ICE](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1048-crush-ice.md)
- **Published:** 2018-07-06
- **Time:** 2:26:28–2:31:55
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1048-crush-ice/chapter/melania-trump-photo-licensing-paparazzi-economics.md

Reports that Melania Trump earned up to $1 million from photo royalties are explained through the lens of professional photography licensing. The images, taken by a Belgian photographer and licensed through Getty, require payment for use, with a stipulation that they only be used in positive stories. The segment clarifies that this is a standard business practice for former models and high-profile figures.

Keywords: [melania trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/melania-trump.md), [getty images](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/getty-images.md), [photography](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/photography.md), [copyright](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/copyright.md), [paparazzi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/paparazzi.md)

### Emmy Awards Production, Wardrobe Critiques, Red Carpet Logistics

- **Episode:** [966: Master Algo](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/966-master-algo.md)
- **Published:** 2017-09-21
- **Time:** 24:10–26:22
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/966-master-algo/chapter/emmy-awards-production-wardrobe-critiques-red-carpet-logistics.md

The hosts critique specific production elements of the Emmy Awards, including the lack of assistance for actresses navigating stairs in long dresses. They discuss a trend in flat-chested feminine fashion and the use of a "fake" red carpet for better lighting and photography. The inclusion of a DJ for voiceovers is dismissed as a failed attempt to attract millennial viewers.

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