Mitchel Lensink

Read my monthly newsletter 'Dialogue' about photography, walking and exploration, and my weekly newsletter 'Closer' about the role of AI in photography.

Building a daylight studio

This one is for my Amersfoort folks. It goes Tjommies, OostWest 1, OostWest City, Van Zanten, OostWest, Van Zanten, OW, VZ, OW, VZ, Tjommies, OW, VZ, OW, VZ, OW, VZ

Subscribe to my new weekly newsletter: Closer

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.

Things I Have Seen

Walking every street of my hometown, Amersfoort, while photographing every nook and cranny. Documenting the things I see along the way.

It's all out there, right now

A good beach has white sand, they tell you. Preferably as finely grained as possible. Like a powder that's sprinkled on the edges of the land. The frosting on the cake, if you will.

The glorious, life-invigorating act of walking

When I first landed on Craig Mod's website and read he describes himself as a 'writer, photographer, and walker,' I was a little confused. What the hell does it mean to 'be a walker'?

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

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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.

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