With more clients seeking unique, standout images, digital backdrops could give you a creative edge and make your work more efficient.
Coming to you from Rafal Wegiel, this insightful video highlights why you should consider AI and digital backdrops in your photography. One key point is how AI can sharpen your skills and train your eye. Wegiel explains that when he began using AI-generated backdrops, he liked almost everything it produced. Over time, he noticed patterns in what worked and what didn’t, refining his preferences and improving his results. This process trains you to see your work from a different perspective, making it an invaluable learning tool. Wegiel emphasizes that this technology isn’t going away, and early adoption can help you stay ahead in an evolving industry.
Another standout reason is the cost-effectiveness of digital backdrops. Traditional fabric or paper backdrops can be expensive, and making them yourself often requires significant time and money. With digital backdrops, all you need is access to Photoshop. The creative possibilities are virtually limitless, enabling you to produce high-quality, customized designs for your clients without breaking the bank. For photographers working within tight budgets, this approach opens up opportunities to deliver exceptional results while managing costs.
Wegiel also touches on the endless variety AI brings to your projects. In the past, photographers had to work with a limited number of physical backdrops. Now, AI-generated options allow you to create unique, tailored designs for each client. This can elevate your artistic vision and establish a recognizable style in your work. Wegiel notes that this technology lets you explore specific themes, colors, and tones, helping you craft images that reflect your individual aesthetic while meeting your clients’ needs.
Another significant advantage is how digital backdrops let you offer something different. Clients today often want images that stand out, particularly for social media. AI makes it possible to create one-of-a-kind designs that align with a client’s personality or brand. This customization can help you attract clients who are looking for more than just standard headshots. Wegiel points out that these options not only improve client satisfaction but also make your work more memorable. Check out the video above for the full rundown from Wegiel.
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Boy oh Boy there was a time I would have immediately cried foul over this issue. But upon gazing into the abyss it has indeed not only gazed back but has leaned out and whispered in my ear. I am a strident enemy of all the photoshop prowess that it seems to take today to be deemed worthy among even mildly good photographers. Yet... on this very narrow idea of what being a photographer means , that is AI vs Physical Backdrops , the Abyss has whispered that in this very narrow photographic endeavor it absolutely does not matter. Why ? I asked the Abyss. Again it whispered that if I was already using a backdrop likely I was using an image for it that I did not create myself. The Abyss had shaken me to the core and left me to my own thoughts and devices. An AI backdrop is no more fake than a plain blue black brown or white one that I might buy. Sure with AI I might not have created an "image of" the backdrop as part of the overall image but I also had not created the image that is the backdrop either. So with this fresh revelation I said thank you to the Abyss. It patted me on the shoulder and said " Don't Mention it Kid ". As a side note the Abyss could not be bothered to hang around for a portrait of it's self set against an AI backdrop . Seems the Abyss is a rather aloof sort.....
in landscape sky replace is normal, so why not