A few decades back who would have thought that there would be self-driving cars like Tesla, robots like Roomba that help vacuum the floors of your home. What about a virtual assistant who helps solve any of your requests without having to type it on your cell phone. AI, which stands for artificial intelligence, is the ability for a computer or cell phones to learn and think. This machine learning can perform tasks that are typically done by people, including problem-solving, learning and processing different languages.
As photography becomes more popular, so does the use of AI with it. The use of artificial intelligence in photography makes it super easy and accessible for all kinds of users. For instance, it can be used for things like adjusting exposure, contrast, and color correction in just a couple of clicks.
On behalf of the Schoolcraft Connections team, photography is a big part of the visual appeal of the newspaper. We use photography to help capture campus events and sports that are talked about within the Connection.
How does AI photography affect us? Al photography is a powerful tool that empowers anyone with a smartphone to capture breathtaking images easily. By using these tools, photographers can save time and focus on their creativity without worrying about the technical aspects of editing. We spend many hours editing photos to be placed in the upcoming paper. Each photographer has their own unique ways of editing all the photos being used. Apps like Picsart, Vsco and Lightroom are some of many that the connections staff use. We sit down at our computers for what feels like forever, to make our very best work possible. We put in so much time and effort to make sure our photos are edited by us and done to the best of their ability.
As the use of AI photography continues to grow over the next several decades, the access to more affordable and accessible photo editing may be offered through Artificial Intelligence. As a photographer myself, I don’t believe that AI photography should replace the artistic aspect of humans. Nor do I think this should be permanently used for full time photography. Yes, it can sometimes be helpful with little changes in editing photos, but I don’t feel it’s the best option. Knowing I spent the time editing pictures and seeing it on display is the best feeling in the world! No matter if it’s an artist, musician, sculptor or singer; you can’t replace the human factor with AI.
