Christopher J Schiller
@cjsphoto.bsky.social
AVATAR'S NOT ME, JUST A PHOTO I TOOK!
Photographer, digital artist, and dad.
You don't have to be good at, or even understand politics to know what's good and what's evil.
Photographer, digital artist, and dad.
You don't have to be good at, or even understand politics to know what's good and what's evil.
I'm bad at social media, and no posts mean no engagement, and no engagement means this post will be seen by nobody, but HAPPY HOLIDAYS ANYWAY, BLUESKY!
December 18, 2025 at 10:51 PM
I'm bad at social media, and no posts mean no engagement, and no engagement means this post will be seen by nobody, but HAPPY HOLIDAYS ANYWAY, BLUESKY!
2025 and we still have photographers who think naked white women with native headdresses and tomahawks are somehow cool.
But hey. Tits and bush, right?
Who needs innovation?
But hey. Tits and bush, right?
Who needs innovation?
October 13, 2025 at 5:21 PM
2025 and we still have photographers who think naked white women with native headdresses and tomahawks are somehow cool.
But hey. Tits and bush, right?
Who needs innovation?
But hey. Tits and bush, right?
Who needs innovation?
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Freelance illustration gigs drying up. Ad agencies using Midjourney instead of hiring human artists. Costume design turned over to AI wholesale. Good work vanishing.
These are the stories of working visual artists, who describe losing jobs, wages, and hope as their clients and bosses embrace AI.
These are the stories of working visual artists, who describe losing jobs, wages, and hope as their clients and bosses embrace AI.
Artists are losing work, wages, and hope as bosses and clients embrace AI
Visual artists, illustrators and graphic designers share their stories about how AI is being used to lower wages, degrade work and even replace it altogether, in this installment of AI Killed My Job.
www.bloodinthemachine.com
September 17, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Freelance illustration gigs drying up. Ad agencies using Midjourney instead of hiring human artists. Costume design turned over to AI wholesale. Good work vanishing.
These are the stories of working visual artists, who describe losing jobs, wages, and hope as their clients and bosses embrace AI.
These are the stories of working visual artists, who describe losing jobs, wages, and hope as their clients and bosses embrace AI.
Love these images.
I especially love how I thought #2 must be thinking "Whatever, might as well let this happen..."
I especially love how I thought #2 must be thinking "Whatever, might as well let this happen..."
Maori portraits, #Photography by Elizabeth Pulman (1836–1900)
A New Zealand photographer, she was regarded as being the country’s first female professional photographer. She owned a photographic studio in Auckland along with her husband George Pulman #art #Maori #NewZealand
A New Zealand photographer, she was regarded as being the country’s first female professional photographer. She owned a photographic studio in Auckland along with her husband George Pulman #art #Maori #NewZealand
August 21, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Love these images.
I especially love how I thought #2 must be thinking "Whatever, might as well let this happen..."
I especially love how I thought #2 must be thinking "Whatever, might as well let this happen..."
Yay, another Annie Leibovitz Quarterly Hate Fest!
Like, just don't buy the magazine if you don't like the work? Don't pretend Vogue's going to come knocking on your door if she's fired.
People are probably saying the same or worse about your work, so focus your energy in your own yard.
Like, just don't buy the magazine if you don't like the work? Don't pretend Vogue's going to come knocking on your door if she's fired.
People are probably saying the same or worse about your work, so focus your energy in your own yard.
Annie Leibovitz Catches Heat for Anne Hathaway Vogue Photo Shoot
It seems like everyone has an opinion on Leibovitz.
petapixel.com
July 11, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Yay, another Annie Leibovitz Quarterly Hate Fest!
Like, just don't buy the magazine if you don't like the work? Don't pretend Vogue's going to come knocking on your door if she's fired.
People are probably saying the same or worse about your work, so focus your energy in your own yard.
Like, just don't buy the magazine if you don't like the work? Don't pretend Vogue's going to come knocking on your door if she's fired.
People are probably saying the same or worse about your work, so focus your energy in your own yard.
Reposted by Christopher J Schiller
Nudity isn’t the same as exposure. The best figurative art doesn’t reduce the body—it reveals the person. Vulnerability lives in presence, not just in skin.
modelsociety.com/image/597232
modelsociety.com/image/597232
July 2, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Nudity isn’t the same as exposure. The best figurative art doesn’t reduce the body—it reveals the person. Vulnerability lives in presence, not just in skin.
modelsociety.com/image/597232
modelsociety.com/image/597232
People photography here on Bluesky (and social media) is mostly street images or hypersexualized nudes. My thing is portraiture, so this project is refreshing - body positivity and about the person, not just "look at my crotch and pay me $10/mo on OnlyFans!
Great work, @sevenoheight93.bsky.social
Great work, @sevenoheight93.bsky.social
“This Body Has Carried Me”
Natalie Rose • This Is My Body
Nikon F5 • Fujifilm 200
#portraitphotography #inhomeportraits #nudesky #nudeportrait #artisticnudephoto #bodypositivity #bodypositive #bivisibility #stretchmarks #belly #scars #bodilyautonomy #35mm #ashotonfilm #nudeathome #nudeart
Natalie Rose • This Is My Body
Nikon F5 • Fujifilm 200
#portraitphotography #inhomeportraits #nudesky #nudeportrait #artisticnudephoto #bodypositivity #bodypositive #bivisibility #stretchmarks #belly #scars #bodilyautonomy #35mm #ashotonfilm #nudeathome #nudeart
July 2, 2025 at 4:20 PM
People photography here on Bluesky (and social media) is mostly street images or hypersexualized nudes. My thing is portraiture, so this project is refreshing - body positivity and about the person, not just "look at my crotch and pay me $10/mo on OnlyFans!
Great work, @sevenoheight93.bsky.social
Great work, @sevenoheight93.bsky.social
Reposted by Christopher J Schiller
An unique way to explain our National Holiday today! 🇨🇦🍁🇨🇦 Happy Canada Day! 🇨🇦
July 1, 2025 at 2:45 PM
An unique way to explain our National Holiday today! 🇨🇦🍁🇨🇦 Happy Canada Day! 🇨🇦
Reposted by Christopher J Schiller
June 22, 2025 at 12:54 PM
To me, the best nude work is when nudity isn't the driving force behind the work.
Also, you don't need a contortionist, a crazy location or a 12 light schematic for great images. Simple lighting, along with model and photographer in tune with purpose and intention makes the best art.
This wins.
Also, you don't need a contortionist, a crazy location or a 12 light schematic for great images. Simple lighting, along with model and photographer in tune with purpose and intention makes the best art.
This wins.
June 22, 2025 at 9:08 PM
To me, the best nude work is when nudity isn't the driving force behind the work.
Also, you don't need a contortionist, a crazy location or a 12 light schematic for great images. Simple lighting, along with model and photographer in tune with purpose and intention makes the best art.
This wins.
Also, you don't need a contortionist, a crazy location or a 12 light schematic for great images. Simple lighting, along with model and photographer in tune with purpose and intention makes the best art.
This wins.
Great, now I have to join the #CrappyCommieCameraParty and #shittylenschallenge.
Even though the lens mentioned yesterday is a projection lens, it is also very usable as a studio lens ...
Lizzy, #Kiel 2024
#Fuijifilm GFX50R
#CrappyCommieCameraParty #shittylenschallenge #photography #portrait #adaptedlens #vintagelens #projectionlens #portraitphotography
Lizzy, #Kiel 2024
#Fuijifilm GFX50R
#CrappyCommieCameraParty #shittylenschallenge #photography #portrait #adaptedlens #vintagelens #projectionlens #portraitphotography
June 6, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Great, now I have to join the #CrappyCommieCameraParty and #shittylenschallenge.
Oof, sometimes it sucks to be in the office...
I don't share much work because 99% of it is children I won't/can't share online.
Going to have to change that, but in the meantime, Daddy gotsta wear a stuffy on his head to make them smiles and that cash...
I do love my work,though.
I don't share much work because 99% of it is children I won't/can't share online.
Going to have to change that, but in the meantime, Daddy gotsta wear a stuffy on his head to make them smiles and that cash...
I do love my work,though.
June 6, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Oof, sometimes it sucks to be in the office...
I don't share much work because 99% of it is children I won't/can't share online.
Going to have to change that, but in the meantime, Daddy gotsta wear a stuffy on his head to make them smiles and that cash...
I do love my work,though.
I don't share much work because 99% of it is children I won't/can't share online.
Going to have to change that, but in the meantime, Daddy gotsta wear a stuffy on his head to make them smiles and that cash...
I do love my work,though.
At this point, I think the only people outside of government in the U.S. with a prosperous future is whomever is getting paid to make these stupid signs Republicans keep hanging on podiums or holding up in congress.
Why did six House Republicans who promised to oppose Medicaid cuts vote for the "big beautiful bill"?
It could be because the bill now contains an expanded "pass-through" tax deduction that would personally benefit them.
Follow the money.
It could be because the bill now contains an expanded "pass-through" tax deduction that would personally benefit them.
Follow the money.
The Curious Case of the Republican Medicaid Turncoats
Six House Republicans opposed Medicaid cuts, then voted for them. It turns out that will grant them a big tax break.
prospect.org
May 24, 2025 at 10:31 PM
At this point, I think the only people outside of government in the U.S. with a prosperous future is whomever is getting paid to make these stupid signs Republicans keep hanging on podiums or holding up in congress.
Found a Reddit thread that had way too many #photographers saying they didn't have any #photo #books at all. None. They don't look at printed #photography.
What the hell? How do you learn your craft? What do you immerse yourself in? Social media?
I now believe this industry is dead.
What the hell? How do you learn your craft? What do you immerse yourself in? Social media?
I now believe this industry is dead.
May 15, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Found a Reddit thread that had way too many #photographers saying they didn't have any #photo #books at all. None. They don't look at printed #photography.
What the hell? How do you learn your craft? What do you immerse yourself in? Social media?
I now believe this industry is dead.
What the hell? How do you learn your craft? What do you immerse yourself in? Social media?
I now believe this industry is dead.
Decided to do a curated account, sharing #art found on and off #Bluesky.
Sometimes there'll be cute pets. I gotta be me.
ps. ALWAYS CREDIT THE ORIGINAL ARTIST!!
Sometimes there'll be cute pets. I gotta be me.
ps. ALWAYS CREDIT THE ORIGINAL ARTIST!!
My small, insignificant way of bringing art and a smile to the souls of #bluesky. Sometimes #nsfw, but all art should be safe for work - keep your libido out of it.
Also, just for the times, #artfightfascism
Also, just for the times, #artfightfascism
May 13, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Me: Maybe I can finally write a business plan and mission statement for my...
Brain: "HERE'S 22 TOPICS FOR THE THREE PODCASTS WE'RE NOT GOING TO START!!"
C'mon, Vivance, kick in already!
Brain: "HERE'S 22 TOPICS FOR THE THREE PODCASTS WE'RE NOT GOING TO START!!"
C'mon, Vivance, kick in already!
May 13, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Me: Maybe I can finally write a business plan and mission statement for my...
Brain: "HERE'S 22 TOPICS FOR THE THREE PODCASTS WE'RE NOT GOING TO START!!"
C'mon, Vivance, kick in already!
Brain: "HERE'S 22 TOPICS FOR THE THREE PODCASTS WE'RE NOT GOING TO START!!"
C'mon, Vivance, kick in already!
Korean baseball is great. And I mean really enjoyable, not because my tv is beating my former phone, and my car is last year's champion.
Sounds bad, teams are named for sponsor companies, not cities. The LG Twins, Doosan Bears and Kiwoon Heroes all play in Seoul, LG and Doosan share a stadium.
Sounds bad, teams are named for sponsor companies, not cities. The LG Twins, Doosan Bears and Kiwoon Heroes all play in Seoul, LG and Doosan share a stadium.
May 11, 2025 at 2:35 AM
Korean baseball is great. And I mean really enjoyable, not because my tv is beating my former phone, and my car is last year's champion.
Sounds bad, teams are named for sponsor companies, not cities. The LG Twins, Doosan Bears and Kiwoon Heroes all play in Seoul, LG and Doosan share a stadium.
Sounds bad, teams are named for sponsor companies, not cities. The LG Twins, Doosan Bears and Kiwoon Heroes all play in Seoul, LG and Doosan share a stadium.
Sorry, @gdinnes.bsky.social, so starts the inevitable descent of your precious leafs. Time to fall in love with Korean baseball! #WinOrWow #TeamworkAndChallenge #DifferentUs
May 10, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Sorry, @gdinnes.bsky.social, so starts the inevitable descent of your precious leafs. Time to fall in love with Korean baseball! #WinOrWow #TeamworkAndChallenge #DifferentUs
What's with Bluesky's numbers? I count 30 something followers, not 106. And 116 posts? I'm chatty, but I don't have THAT much to say. Not of any substance, anyways...
April 30, 2025 at 2:12 PM
What's with Bluesky's numbers? I count 30 something followers, not 106. And 116 posts? I'm chatty, but I don't have THAT much to say. Not of any substance, anyways...
#cdnpoli #CanadaVotes #ElbowsUp
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I'm seeing a ton of celebration and thanks, "we've chosen freedom," and that troubles me.
We seem to treat politics like a hockey game - you choose a side, buy their sweater, and celebrate every move they make while crying foul at every move the other team makes.
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I'm seeing a ton of celebration and thanks, "we've chosen freedom," and that troubles me.
We seem to treat politics like a hockey game - you choose a side, buy their sweater, and celebrate every move they make while crying foul at every move the other team makes.
April 29, 2025 at 3:39 PM
#cdnpoli #CanadaVotes #ElbowsUp
1/
I'm seeing a ton of celebration and thanks, "we've chosen freedom," and that troubles me.
We seem to treat politics like a hockey game - you choose a side, buy their sweater, and celebrate every move they make while crying foul at every move the other team makes.
1/
I'm seeing a ton of celebration and thanks, "we've chosen freedom," and that troubles me.
We seem to treat politics like a hockey game - you choose a side, buy their sweater, and celebrate every move they make while crying foul at every move the other team makes.
Reposted by Christopher J Schiller
The forever-correct way to translate Canadian parties to other countries without using their politics for reference
April 29, 2025 at 3:42 AM
The forever-correct way to translate Canadian parties to other countries without using their politics for reference
I'm sorry, maybe I'm tired, but this made me laugh hard. The whitest "festive energy" I've ever seen, and I once played percussion in a new wave Christian concert.
There’s a festive energy in the air at #Sudbury candidate @vivianelapointe.bsky.social’s HQ at Days Inn.
April 29, 2025 at 3:55 AM
I'm sorry, maybe I'm tired, but this made me laugh hard. The whitest "festive energy" I've ever seen, and I once played percussion in a new wave Christian concert.
Found these buried in my phone! First image was the inspiration, the other 3 are the result of me being bored in front of the computer.
GET OUT AND VOTE!!
#cdnpoli #CanadaElection2025 #elbowsup
GET OUT AND VOTE!!
#cdnpoli #CanadaElection2025 #elbowsup
April 28, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Found these buried in my phone! First image was the inspiration, the other 3 are the result of me being bored in front of the computer.
GET OUT AND VOTE!!
#cdnpoli #CanadaElection2025 #elbowsup
GET OUT AND VOTE!!
#cdnpoli #CanadaElection2025 #elbowsup
Watching crypto lose $200mil in a day and thinking about that one guy on Twitter who told me "yngmi" when I said NFTs and crypto weren't a good idea. Wonder how he's doing?
April 6, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Watching crypto lose $200mil in a day and thinking about that one guy on Twitter who told me "yngmi" when I said NFTs and crypto weren't a good idea. Wonder how he's doing?
Not to sound "clickbaity," but #6 is something everyone in photography... No. EVERYONE should hear and think about.
10 Tips Magnum Photos’ Cristina de Middel Wants Every Photographer to Know
Cristina de Middel has worked as a photojournalist and conceptual documentary photographer, and now she serves as the new president of one of the oldest photo collectives in the world, Magnum. With several years of…
Cristina de Middel has worked as a photojournalist and conceptual documentary photographer, and now she serves as the new president of one of the oldest photo collectives in the world, Magnum. With several years of…
10 Tips Magnum Photos’ Cristina de Middel Wants Every Photographer to Know
Cristina de Middel has worked as a photojournalist and conceptual documentary photographer, and now she serves as the new president of one of the oldest photo collectives in the world, Magnum. With several years of experience in the world of photography, De Middel has gathered sharp insights and unmatched experiences. So, we looked at her varied interviews and narrowed down a selection of tips and advice for our readers to hone their craft. You may already follow these principles or add them to your practice to improve yourself.
www.thephoblographer.com
March 28, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Not to sound "clickbaity," but #6 is something everyone in photography... No. EVERYONE should hear and think about.