Mitchel Lensink

I use my photography as a reason to explore. Going on long walks is my preferred method of exploration and I report on that through my monthly newsletter Dialogue and my YouTube videos.

The Netherlands

I purposely chose to share a relatively complex black and white image with ChatGPT for this week's entry. Lots of layers and many things going on in the frame. The black and white edit also provides the AI with less context. How does it perform?

Closer

Two red cats lying together, one resting his head on the torso of the other.

Although AI perfectly describes my input photograph, it somehow isn't able to reproduce an image that's the same as the original.

Closer

A surprising start to this new experiment. Using one of my favorite portfolio images from 2023, ChatGPT both accurately describes as well as impressively generates an image based on my original work.

Closer

Featured story

Closer is a weekly newsletter where I take one of my photos, ask AI to describe it, then see what kind of image it can generate from its own description—an ongoing experiment in the capabilities of AI, and what that means for humans.

Closer

a man smoking a cigarette, leaning against the Antwerp Central Train Station building.

Surely a city with many flaws, but none that I personally witnessed and/or impacted me during this trip. This city treated me well.

Dialogue

Packing for a weekend trip? Less is more. In just two days, you won’t need half the things you think you do. This guide breaks down how to travel light, choose the right bag, and pack only the essentials—so you can move freely and focus on the experience, not your luggage.

Packless

I ditched overpacking for minimalist travel. Discover how I learned to pack light and travel freely, and find the tips that helped me simplify my journeys.

Packless

Packless: The Efficient Travel Photography Toolkit

Travel light. See more. Experience fully. Packless is your guide to minimalist travel and photography, helping you refine your gear, simplify your approach, and focus on what truly matters: the journey. Explore the toolkit and start your path to unburdened, effortless adventure.

Toolkits

sketch outline wireframe of Tap, the anxiety release app

I haven't made an app. I'm pitching the idea of an app. One that doesn't exist currently (to my knowledge) but could exist. Using the iPhone's Back Tap functionality to alleviate and 'track' anxiety

Essays

The second edition of my Doe Gewoon writing camp photo essays. Is this going to be a series?

Dialogue

Vang de ziel van je huisdier (met een persoonlijke twist). Ze vormen een klein deel van ons leven, maar voor hen zijn wij alles. Dat is het vastleggen waard.

Services