This week, for all of the “improvements” in the creative tools we use — specifically around software — have they really gotten noticeably better? Faster, yes. But are we more productive and is the work we produce better because of the tools or is it something else? Also, nepotism might get you in the door, but it doesn’t keep you in the game. Plus, should an artist be allowed to destroy his or her work from beyond the grave? Jason Lee is our Photographer of the Week.

Links for this episode:

• On Taking Pictures - Google+ - Assignment: #electric
  
• Affinity Photo - Professional image editing software
  
• Stop the Hate Towards Brooklyn Beckham Simply Because Nepotism Exists | Fstoppers
  
• bb (@brooklynbeckham) • Instagram photos and videos
  
• Photobucket Plus Storage | Photobucket
  
• Edward Albee’s Final Wish: Destroy My Unfinished Work - NYTimes.com
  
• PHOTOGRAPHS — RYAN McGINLEY
  
• Every FORD Truck from 1917 to 2016 AWESOME! - YouTube
  
• Photographs — Jason Lee
  
• jason lee (@jasonlee) • Instagram photos and videos
  
• Jason Lee’s Photography of a Dust-Covered America
  
• "A Plain View" with Jason Lee by The Kodakery | Free Listening on SoundCloud
  
• de Kooning: A Way of Living
  

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