AI is a hot topic at the moment, and whether we like it or not, it’s changing many industries—including photography. While AI can certainly be useful in certain editing processes, it’s important to me to stay true to the art of authentic, professional portrait photography.
Recently, Instagram introduced the option to label content as “Made with AI” to ensure transparency about what’s generated by artificial intelligence. This raised some eyebrows in the photography world, especially as some edits were flagged that might traditionally be considered part of the standard editing process. For example, in Photoshop, you can use AI to replace elements in an image, like swapping a cloudy sky for a bright blue one. While this is a great tool for enhancing photos, I don’t see it as creating a new image. After all, changing the sky is something we’ve always been able to do in the editing suite, and now AI just makes it faster and more efficient.
On the other hand, AI tools like Neural Filters in Photoshop allow for more complex edits—such as altering facial features or removing years from someone’s appearance. While these features are impressive, I believe they can cross a line when it comes to manipulating the true essence of an individual. I want to preserve the authenticity of your photos, which is why I don’t use these features in my studio. I believe in showcasing you at your best, using light adjustments and skin smoothing to remove temporary blemishes, but never reshaping or altering your features. My focus is always on capturing the real you, just the way you are.
While I embrace AI where it can improve efficiency in my workflow, I choose to stay true to the heart of portrait photography, ensuring that you get timeless images that represent your true self. You’re perfect as you are!
