Leverage the power of AI while preserving your vision

Let me give you a perspective on how the power of #ai can change the game in terms of image-making and see the potential benefits and drawbacks that come with it. Imagine you are a portrait photographer, you know creating an image needs significant amount of time, effort, and money. As an example for this image, You need to hire : two talents, a makeup artist, a costume designer, a hair stylist,a car, lighting equipment, and necessary permits plus your knowledge as an expert. So the expenses can quickly add up to several thousand dollars. Yet with the advent of #ai, the financial burden can be greatly reduced, enabling you to create your art without thinking about a budget. Now in the dark side this newfound accessibility, it also means that others may now produce strong images without extensive knowledge or experience, making it more challenging to differentiate yourself in this new era of image making.

The key question then becomes, how can you leverage the power of AI while preserving your unique artistic vision and style, to create images that truly stand out from the rest?

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Limitless Possibilities

Almost 20 years ago, when I first began my journey in photography, I captured everything I laid my eyes on. Being a self-taught photographer, I had no one to turn to for guidance, I was all alone with my books and that frustrating “dial-up” internet and my sole desire was to create images. Whether it was a candid street shot, portrait, landscape, or a documentary photograph. I didn’t care what others might think about my images and simply pursued my passion for capturing moments in time. This trial and error fueled by experimentation and also knowledge gradually led me towards craftsmanship. Now, experiencing the #ai world I have the same sense of curiosity. I relish the opportunity to explore and experiment again, and even sometimes to be surprised by the creations of a machine that is beyond my control and then I try to challenge, I push myself to assert control over the AI, to make it to follow my lead. This is a journey of limitless possibilities, where creation knows no bounds.

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AI Close Up Shot VS AI Medium Shot

Here I am going to share an experience with you. Based on what I experienced in different makings the #ai is trying to be very accurate to make a real portrait when you ask for a close up shot. But instead when it comes to make a medium shot it doesn’t have the accuracy to give you a proper face with all the details. These two images have the same prompt with the same details but the only thing that has changed here is the type of the shot from a close up to a medium shot.

This is a Close Up shot

This one is a Medium Shot

As you can see in the second image the face is distorted. Although I have to add in some medium shot images, the images are acceptable and fine but in general it needs to get better to have the proper result.

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AI , New Doors To Unlock

As an artist it is a must for you to explore, to learn, to try, to do mistakes. You will change and evolve in time and that’s how you grow. If you ever see the Marvel movies you probably know Tony Stark and his AI assistant Jarvis. Jarvis is the absolute power of using #ai who controls by his creator which he finally comes to life as character called Vision. This story is a great example of what #ai can do and believe me it will happen sooner or later. We're on the beginning of a new era where anything might be possible by #ai and that's becoming a part of our everyday lives.

In the art world, specifically photography, AI has opened up new doors to unlock our creativity. Although we're still exploring the full potential of #ai image-making, we've already seen some amazing results.

Everyone who knows me closely they are completely aware how I am interested to use different tools and experience them in my field and now I am doing this experience with different platforms like Midjourney and Dall-E … From today beside my other images I would like to share my AI experiences with you guys. From portraits to landscapes, from forms, colors to street shots or fashion shoots.

I just want to experience it and talking about it and see how we can move in this path.

Let me know what you think and I will share more.

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PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION, THIS WILL BE FUN

2020 was tough, strange and sad in many ways but this is life , it is a journey with ups and downs. Sometimes we are not prepared but we must learn to go forward. I decided to have a fresh start in 2021 and wanted to spread this positivity amongst you with a fun idea which I hope you will be part it.

So, here we go :

I am announcing a cool and free photography competition with some small prizes from myself (no sponsor involved) that might inspire you to share your images and creativity.

Check the rules ( no rules honestly ) and please share this with your friends and followers if you like and follow me on Instagram for the updates.

RULES

- Free to enter for all photographers at any level

-Submitting a series of 3 images ( related story )

-Images must be at least 2500 pixel on the longest side, No more than 5 MB

-No rules for post processing ( Hooooraaa )

-Every Category is allowed

-Every type of pictures is allowed

-Deadline for submission: January 20, 2021 , 11:59 PM Eastern Time ( New York ) , The winners will be announced on January 25, 2021

You must send images to : rajabiphotography@gmail.com

Your name, family name and your Instagram ID is required. You can say Hello too :)

It is better for you to follow me as I am updating the news and do not forget to share this with your followers Before I announce the winners, I will contact them personally to ask for the Raw files, If your picture is a photomontage, the pictures must be yours. No STOCK photos are allowed.

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PRIZES

There will be a total of 5 winners

First Prize :

One copy of Hasselblad Masters Book 2016, Signed

One Limited Edition Print from The Story Of Split Series, 17x13inches. Signed.

1 hour of portfolio review via Video Call with me

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All other 4 winners will have a portfolio review for an hour in person, via Video Call

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Q&A

What is a portfolio review ?

Portfolio review is an opportunity for you to hear a review and critic of your work and get a guide and feedback. In an hour I will see your work and exchange ideas to help to you to move in a right direction.

Can we send three different pictures which is not related ?

No, they must relate to each other

Should I write a statement for my pictures?

No statement is needed

Should we pay for shipping the book and the print ?

No, everything is free here

Is this competition free to enter ?

Yes, no payment is needed.

Who is the Judge ?

Just myself.

How do you choose a winner ?

The decision is based on Creativity, Conceptual strength and Techniques.

How about Cell Phone image ?

Your Cell Phone pictures must meet the criteria that provided in the rules section. If you don't have a Raw file for your phone pictures, you must send the original file plus the post processing picture.

I do not have a Raw file, what should I do?

You must send the Jpeg file that came out straight out of the camera.

Will you use these images for a promotion?

No, you are the copyright owner, I will not use these images for any commercial or promotional use except to use them announcing the future competitions.

Guys, if you have any questions please let me know, this is for fun and I hope it will be a motivation for all of us to participate and make our community stronger.

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The Creative Process

Everybody who know me since the past 15 to 20 years, is completely aware that there is always a name in my classes, workshops and talks that I keep mentioning him, The one and only John Paul Caponigro. He is not just an artist but also a great teacher, speaker and researcher. On those beginning years of my journey in the world of photography as an independent photographer which the path was not that clear, his guidance through his books, DVD’s, and his website played a crucial role on my works as an artist. More importantly watching his photographs and the way he contemplate to make his pictures gave me an unbelievable confident to express what I was carrying in my soul and thoughts. His guidance on how to think out of the box, how to express yourself in your art works and how to think as a creative person has always a huge impact on so many photographers out there. Also, watching and listening to his talks on how light, forms and colors are undeniable elements in our pictures always fascinates me.

John’s attitude and his method was always amongst those very few people who gave me courage to continue my path as a photographer, even when I felt alone in this trajectory.

Now I am honored to say after all these years I have the opportunity to talk with John. And now he is one of guests on my weekly live talks. So, join me for an exciting discussion on my Instagram’s live about the creative process with renowned Artist/Photographer , John Paul Caponigro.

Mark your calendar for Wednesday, May 20th at 12:30 PM. The talk will be on my Instagram personal page (nightblueman).

See you soon.

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