Welcome to the fast-moving universe of Artificial Intelligence for photographers. There’s no denying the impact AI has already had on our world and will continue to have. It’s time to jump aboard this express train and learn how to take advantage of the creative tools AI has to offer our creative endeavors as imagemakers.
Our resident tech guru, Cotton Miler, has put together an online seminar that provides a comprehensive overview of the most innovative AI tools available to photographers. This two-session program provides an overview of the tools and transformative potential of AI in your creative practice. Cotton focuses on AI tools designed for image generation and how AI can be a powerful ally in expanding the possibilities for image creation, manipulation, and aesthetic exploration. He pauses at various times during his presentations and demonstrations to take your questions.
In the first session, Cotton introduces the language of AI for photographers and reviews the various software applications and plugins available, and what they do. He provides an in-depth examination of Midjourney, an AI software that has gained popularity with photographers for its ability to imaginatively generate images from simple text prompts. Unlike traditional editing software, Midjourney allows creatives to craft completely unique visuals by guiding the AI with descriptive prompts that determine style, composition, and mood. Cotton demonstrates writing prompts for visual outcomes, experimenting with styles, and refining outputs.
During the second evening, Cotton introduces and demonstrates Adobe’s Firefly. An AI software integrated into Adobe’s ecosystem, Firefly is a natural fit for photographers already working with Photoshop and Lightroom. This powerful tool extends your digital toolbox, allowing you to generate visuals that complement existing photographs, create assets for mixed-media work, and streamline your creative workflow. Other AI tools that Cotton details in this session include Topaz Gigapixel AI, ChatGPT, Suno, and Runway XL.
