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Photography Wins Amid AI Challenges
Photographer wins award despite AI making it harder to stand out.
In brief
Photographer wins award despite AI making it harder to stand out. Jack Boskett's steam train photo won an event photography award as AI makes it harder for photographers to stand out. Originally reported by Digital Camera World.
Jack Boskett wins Event Photography Award
Jack Boskett's steam train photo won the Christmas Parties and Seasonal Events category at the 12th annual Event Photography Awards 2026.
AI Makes Photography Standout Harder
Winning makes all the hard work of being a photographer worthwhile, and it's even harder for photographers to stand out these days because of AI.
Boskett's Winning Photo
Boskett's photo was taken during the Boogie Lights Express event on the Severn Valley Railway in England, UK.
Boogie Lights Express Details
The Boogie Lights Express features thousands of colored LED lights on a steam train journey between Kidderminster and Highley stations.
Boskett's Shooting Conditions
Boskett took the photo in pitch black conditions with a Nikon Z 9 and Nikon Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S at 70mm.
Boskett's Camera Settings
Settings: 1/50 sec at f/3.2, ISO 2000, with a shutter speed of 1/50 sec.
Boskett's Reaction
Boskett said it was an absolute shock to win, and he wasn't expecting his photo to win the category.
The key point
Jack Boskett's steam train photo won an event photography award as AI makes it harder for photographers to stand out.
