With this issue, Smart Photography completes twenty years of publication. The magazine and ezine continue to serve the interests of the imaging industry and all its supporters. An indication of how times change is the rapid build up in digital sales which outstrips print sales by a margin. However, our print readers have held out with their loyalty. We at SP are grateful to our readers, advertisers, employees and well wishers.
The imaging industry, like the publishing industry has faced severe challenges and yet survived. How the future looks at this moment is a little unclear with AI being the spoiler. If one can create and manipulate images the way you want to, the integrity behind the photograph disappears. Others argue that AI will open up new avenues for photographers. Let us wait and watch.
A word in favour of imaging companies that have seen a bloodbath but still survived. Great job, guys and best wishes for the future.
H. S. Billimoria