AI As Your Art Director: Using Artificial Intelligence to Inspire, Refine, and Elevate Your Photography with Kathy Triolo

St. Patricks Church Meets Van Gogh

Artificial Intelligence is becoming a valuable creative tool for photographers—not just for editing images, but for generating ideas, evaluating photographs, developing projects, and overcoming creative blocks. In this half-day workshop, you'll learn how AI can function as a personal art director, helping you strengthen your artistic vision while keeping your unique voice at the center of the creative process.

Topics Include:

• Understanding Generative AI and its role in photography
• Using AI as a creative partner and brainstorming tool
• Generating project, series, and photo shoot ideas
• Exploring themes, concepts, and visual storytelling
• Using AI to critique images and identify opportunities for improvement
• Creating image variations and alternative creative approaches
• Developing exhibit themes, titles, captions, and artist statements
• Planning portfolio, gallery, and competition submissions
• Demonstrations using ChatGPT, Adobe Firefly, and other accessible AI tools
• Hands-on exploration of prompts, critiques, and creative development

You'll Leave With:

• Practical AI tools you can use immediately
• Techniques for generating fresh creative ideas on demand
• A framework for using AI as a collaborator rather than a replacement
• New approaches to developing stronger photographic projects and series