► What is the future of freelance photography, video, and post-production?
Concerns, Threats & OpportunitiesI just returned from a commercial shoot in Los Angeles, where I had an interesting conversation with two longtime industry friends, both well-established creative professionals in California. They both shared that they are seeing a big shift in the pace of their commercial projects (less work), and we also spoke of how each of us is navigating the rise of AI in very different ways. That conversation compelled me to put some thoughts down. If you’ve been wondering how to move forward as a freelance photographer and/or retoucher, this is for you (spoiler alert - it's not all so bad): >>> Read the full article here In my blog post, I also asked if you could identify which of the images in the header are actual retouched photos and which are generated with AI. You will find these images without text, and the answers at the bottom of the post: Have a great and productive week ahead! |
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Creative Career Recalibration The market for creative professionals is transforming right in front of our eyes. AI replaces tasks that once defined us, while more clients take care of their content in-house instead of hiring freelancers. For many creatives, bookings have been slowing down, leaving them wondering if this career is still sustainable. Well, yes, it is. But not without some recalibration. In this article, we share a simple but powerful framework to uncover your New Strategic...
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What Are The Most Impactful Retouching Skills? Most of the popular photography genres involve human faces as the focal point - from portraits to weddings, to fashion and beauty photography. This emphasis on faces makes skin and hair retouching skills some of the most impactful tools for freelancers in the industry. The styles and depth of retouching are slightly different within each genre - more flawless, eye-candy approach for beauty, and more realistic and natural for portraits - the...