Jeff Bridges - photographer /October 11, 2015 by Richard

Jeff Bridges is a really cool photographer. My favorite picture is a selfie with Sam Elliott on the set of “The Big Lebowski" in 1998.

Many of you know Jeff Bridges from such movies as Tron, True Grit, Iron Man and of course The Big Lebowski. However, what you might not know is that Jeff is also a pretty damn good photographer. After his wife Sharon gave him a Widelux camera as a belated wedding gift, Bridges has been toting the thing around ever since taking photos on the set of all his films.

As a photographer navigating the AI era, we are confronted with numerous fresh opportunities and, at the same time, potential challenges. The question looms: can we not only survive but also harness the full potential of these new possibilities, especially with the advent of mega digital cameras in this emerging photographic age?

Certainly, AI tools have enabled enthusiastic individuals to craft a diverse array of captivating artificial images. However, the question arises: can these creators truly be called photographers? In my view, the distinction lies in the ownership of photographs and the associated intellectual property rights. This consideration has made me considerably more discerning in terms of what and how I choose to publish my images.

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