🎭 The Great Creative Democratization 2.0

Hey, Creative Souls!

Knowledge is power as they say. I’m here as your AI fairy godmother and I’m sorry to break it to you but, if you’re not already utalizing AI in some way or at least playing around with it, pretty soon you’ll be obsolete. Not all is lost, I promise there is a way for you to use AI to become more creative, more efficient, and more successful in your craft. Keep reading.

Imagine having a brainstorming partner that’s digested every Vogue issue since 1892, studied every major runway show, and can predict the next season’s trends before they happen. Welcome to the new normal.

🚀 How AI is Flipping the Creative, Fashion & Photography Script

The Creative Supercharge

Let’s be honest, this isn’t all sunshine and rainbows, the future and how we’ll be navigating the legal aspects and protecting our creative creations is less than crystal clear. But, the only way to learn is to dive in head first.  The future is now, either let go or be dragged. AI will replace jobs, BUT, it also opens up possibilities we haven’t even thought of yet. Jobs we couldn’t possibly even think of yet! 

When the first computer was introduced, it was intimidating, it was unknown, it was exciting and  it was scary… The computer was undoubtedly going to take the place of people’s jobs. We’re on the precipice of a similar revolution now, like I said, either let go or be dragged. It’s time to start thinking about how you can utalize AI to your advantage not getting angry that it exists. 

What this looks like:

• Focus on creating moments instead of technical details (let AI guide you through the tech)
• Use AI tools like Adobe Firefly,  MidJourney or DALL·E to brainstorm concepts, create mood boards, and generate inspiration.
• Experiment with new styles of shooting – ask Chat GPT for suggestions on how to shoot “inert style here”
• Ask AI to teach you a new shooting technique or piece of equipment
• Ask Chat GPT to explain how one of your idols shot and how you can incorporate elements into your work
• Hybrid Shoots: Combine traditional photography with real-time AI enhancements, such as on-the-fly background changes or AR elements.
• AI-Enhanced Editing: Employ tools like Lightroom AI or Luminar Neo for automated enhancements and stylization.
• Create entire creative campaign storyboards and backdrops with minimal crew using Adobe Firefly and MidJourney
• Store assets on platforms offering blockchain-backed copyright protection, like Vaultie or Binded. 
• Create effortless social media content and improve your reach with AI’s help
• Use tools with clear licensing like Adobe Firefly and use photoshop to create hidden watermarks to protect your work

🌟 The Plot Twist Nobody Saw Coming

Here’s the juicy part: AI isn’t homogenizing creativity – it’s creating space for more distinctive voices. The more AI handles the technical heavy lifting, the more room there is for raw human creativity. It’s like having a whole production team in your pocket, but you’re still the visionary. 

💫 The Future of Modeling & Photography

The magic happens when everyone in the creative pipeline embraces these tools:

– Photographers focusing on emotion while AI handles technical perfection

– Models developing their unique in person presence while AI can aid in creating a strong online personal brand to book work

– Designers pushing boundaries with instant prototyping

– Brands creating more inclusive, responsive campaigns, faster leveraging trends

The New Creative Workflow

1. Ideation: Generate mood boards and concepts with AI tools.
2. Pre-Production: Use AI for planning, styling, and scouting.
3. Production: Integrate real-time AI enhancements during shoots.
4. Post-Production: Automate editing with AI-powered tools.
5. Distribution: Use AI analytics to optimize audience engagement.
6. Protection: Store assets securely and monitor for unauthorized use.

🎬 Your Next Steps in the Revolution

1. Start playing with AI tools now – they’re like creative drugs (the legal kind)

2. Focus on developing your unique aesthetic – that’s your golden ticket

3. Build workflows that combine AI efficiency with human intuition

4. Collaborate across disciplines – AI makes it easier than ever

The future isn’t about human vs. machine in creative photography and modeling– it’s about creating a symphony of talent, technology, and vision. We’re not just changing how we create; we’re expanding what’s possible.

And you? You’re just in time for the most exciting creative revolution since the invention of the camera.

Keep creating,

Bethany Didtrek