The world is ablaze with talk of ChatGPT, one of the latest AI applications revolutionizing everything from research and copywriting to blog and ad creation toIf you’re a professional headshot photographer, you’re probably well aware of this already.
A professional photographer sees something and brings to life a visual artifact that tells a story and captures a real meeting of two humans in a particular time and space.I may be dating myself here, but there was a time when a headshot meant a trip to the mall and a vaguely uncomfortable session with a mediocre photographer.
Consider it this way: Would you prefer to buy a painting that is an amalgamation derived from the work of others, or an original masterpiece from a reputable artist? The former is not much better than a paint-by-number. Timing is everything in photography, and a small detail makes all the difference in emulating emotions and capturing the essence of our clients.When a client walks into my Atlanta headshot studio, they are usually nervous. For some, it’s their first time sitting down with a professional. They’re often shy about what they want, how they want to appear—the image that they want to present to the world.
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Yes. Just like digital photography and Walmart printing has closed most of the photography studios. Almost as good for 1/10 the price wins.
Without reading the article I’m going to say probably not. Most people that want headshots of themselves need them for a professional purpose. A cartoony AI version doesn’t exactly check that box.