Photographers finally realize AI has won
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p.1 #2 Photographers finally realize AI has won
Something lost, I couldn't play the video 
About how it often goes using technology
About how it often goes using technology
Jan 22, 2026 at 11:49 AM
p.1 #4 Photographers finally realize AI has won
I can't believe that anyone is surprised by this small incremental step in AI as it relates to photography. It's only beginning, folks.
Jan 22, 2026 at 01:46 PM
p.1 #5 Photographers finally realize AI has won
chez wrote:
Won what?
Duh, get someone to explain it to you.
Won what?
Duh, get someone to explain it to you.
Jan 22, 2026 at 03:05 PM
p.1 #6 Photographers finally realize AI has won
Imagemaster wrote:
Duh, get someone to explain it to you.
Who cares? Just go out and shoot and stop worrying about the sky falling down.
chez wrote
Won what? Who cares? Just go out and shoot and stop worrying about the sky falling down.
Jan 22, 2026 at 05:16 PM
p.1 #7 Photographers finally realize AI has won
chez wrote:
Who cares? Just go out and shoot and stop worrying about the sky falling down.
Duh, who said I was worrying about it? Try not to be so obtuse. Go out and shoot with your protective filters.
Lots of people in the photo industry are losing their jobs due to AI. Maybe they care, eh? Figure it out.
Who cares? Just go out and shoot and stop worrying about the sky falling down.
Duh, who said I was worrying about it? Try not to be so obtuse. Go out and shoot with your protective filters.
Lots of people in the photo industry are losing their jobs due to AI. Maybe they care, eh? Figure it out.
Jan 22, 2026 at 05:27 PM
p.1 #8 Photographers finally realize AI has won
Google does not allow access to the U-Tube without an account.
So glad I'm not a photographer.
EBH
So glad I'm not a photographer.
EBH
Jan 22, 2026 at 05:45 PM
p.1 #9 Photographers finally realize AI has won
I only watched the 1st minute (may watch more later), but TWO point quickly came to mind.
1) Retouchers that "lost their jobs" ... ummm, some chose to pivot into digital. It was a different tool, not a different skill. The video point sounds like an ominous setup, so the bias in that point gets taken with a grain of salt.
2) The "crappy" photo that gets turned into a "professional" image ... comes across as a shill for the software product. Fine, I get it ... you're an influencer, trying to influence.
AI is on its way, no doubt ... but, shooters will still shoot.
1) Retouchers that "lost their jobs" ... ummm, some chose to pivot into digital. It was a different tool, not a different skill. The video point sounds like an ominous setup, so the bias in that point gets taken with a grain of salt.
2) The "crappy" photo that gets turned into a "professional" image ... comes across as a shill for the software product. Fine, I get it ... you're an influencer, trying to influence.
AI is on its way, no doubt ... but, shooters will still shoot.
Jan 24, 2026 at 08:41 AM
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p.1 #10 Photographers finally realize AI has won
At least AI knows how to get their photos in focus.
Jan 24, 2026 at 09:04 AM
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p.1 #11 Photographers finally realize AI has won
AI can improve lots of things in one's photos. You should use it.
Jan 24, 2026 at 11:18 AM
p.1 #12 Photographers finally realize AI has won
RoamingScott wrote:
At least AI knows how to get their photos in focus.
It depends on the species. Brachycephalic species like humans are fine with it, but others are dolichocephalic and not so good.
The AI focus often focuses too far back because it only knows the eyes.
EBH
At least AI knows how to get their photos in focus.
It depends on the species. Brachycephalic species like humans are fine with it, but others are dolichocephalic and not so good.
The AI focus often focuses too far back because it only knows the eyes.
EBH
Jan 24, 2026 at 02:21 PM
p.1 #14 Photographers finally realize AI has won
dmcphoto wrote:
I can't believe that anyone is surprised by this small incremental step in AI as it relates to photography. It's only beginning, folks.
Only when you use, what they offer.
I can't believe that anyone is surprised by this small incremental step in AI as it relates to photography. It's only beginning, folks.
Only when you use, what they offer.
Jan 25, 2026 at 01:56 AM
p.1 #15 Photographers finally realize AI has won
The vast majority of best use cases for AI are not for photography at all.
EBH
EBH
Jan 25, 2026 at 03:57 PM
p.1 #16 Photographers finally realize AI has won
The question is, when will the AI bubble burst?
That's what you should focus on... 😉
That's what you should focus on... 😉
Jan 27, 2026 at 05:14 PM
p.1 #17 Photographers finally realize AI has won
Jockel wrote:
The question is, when will the AI bubble burst?
That's what you should focus on... 😉
Why will it burst?
The question is, when will the AI bubble burst?
That's what you should focus on... 😉
Why will it burst?
Jan 27, 2026 at 09:15 PM
p.1 #18 Photographers finally realize AI has won
AI can't replace everything. Many things yes, but everything, no.
There will always be a market for images where people want authenticity. For instance, here is our resort or hotel room. This is the restaurant and our food. This is a photo of your wedding. Computer generated images can never truly replace these types of images. Sometimes people want to see the real deal. I don't think people will want to see a very good approximation, they will want to see the real thing.
Or a even some portraits. When I look at photo's of loved ones who have passed away, I couldn't image staring at an AI version of them. I want the real deal.
The same arguments was made for painting when photography came out. The industry will change, it will shrink, but it will not die.
There will always be a market for images where people want authenticity. For instance, here is our resort or hotel room. This is the restaurant and our food. This is a photo of your wedding. Computer generated images can never truly replace these types of images. Sometimes people want to see the real deal. I don't think people will want to see a very good approximation, they will want to see the real thing.
Or a even some portraits. When I look at photo's of loved ones who have passed away, I couldn't image staring at an AI version of them. I want the real deal.
The same arguments was made for painting when photography came out. The industry will change, it will shrink, but it will not die.
Jan 28, 2026 at 05:43 AM
p.1 #19 Photographers finally realize AI has won
Photographers have been 'faking' photos of food, resorts, and restaurants for years. Most food photos were taken in studios, not in actual restaurants and often not even using real food.
Many portraits were taken in studios with 'unreal' lighting, special make-up, and photo retouching.
Paintings are more valuable than photos because they are originals, not 'X' numbers of prints that can be made from original negatives.
The point of the discussion is that AI has become, and will continue become better. Already images can be altered or created that most people can't tell from 'real' photos. For better or worse, that is a fact.
Many portraits were taken in studios with 'unreal' lighting, special make-up, and photo retouching.
Paintings are more valuable than photos because they are originals, not 'X' numbers of prints that can be made from original negatives.
The point of the discussion is that AI has become, and will continue become better. Already images can be altered or created that most people can't tell from 'real' photos. For better or worse, that is a fact.
Jan 28, 2026 at 11:50 AM
p.1 #20 Photographers finally realize AI has won
Yes, I know. I spent 20 years in advertising and marketing. In Canada at least the food has to be real to start.
There is a difference between retouching and composite vs AI generated. I do also believe going forward people are going to want to see an actual photograph.
Eventually I think the law will catch up. I imagine some country will do a decent job of writing laws, then the rest will adopt as a starting point.
There is a difference between retouching and composite vs AI generated. I do also believe going forward people are going to want to see an actual photograph.
Eventually I think the law will catch up. I imagine some country will do a decent job of writing laws, then the rest will adopt as a starting point.
Jan 28, 2026 at 04:31 PM