AI, My Opinion | KERRYRAYTRACYPHOTO

UPDATE:

In the last year or so, my opinion on Ai has changed. While I still refuse to use Ai in totality, I have tried using "Generative Fill" in Photoshop and it has made my work easier. Although, I have only used it a few times. Additionally I have also used Grok Ai to make 6 second videos of my work. While I wouldn't use it for my finished image, it has been handy in creating Reels for Instagram. It's drawn views and anyone could use a little extra attention. So, I will admit to that.

My work involves a great deal of overlays and composites. As of this update I have used Photoshop Firefly to generate two different overlays backgrounds, that I used on one of my images. While one did work well, the other was off the mark totally. I ended up going old school and searched out a useable image on my own via stock images.

So... will I give in and begin to use Ai fully? No! It cost way too much for a small effort. Would I use it to enhance my images? Yes, maybe. But it would have to be very little contribution. I will admit that I have considered purchasing a higher tech computer to use stable diffusion via my own resources instead of paying Mid Journey.

AND, FOR THOSE WONDERING...NO! ALL THE IMAGES ON THIS WEBSITE ARE CREATED OLD SCHOOL! ZERO Ai...other than two images. TWO!! I challenge anyone to figure out which two images they are.

As of October of 2025, that is my stance on Ai. I still feel it creates nothing more than prompt artist. But we will see how I feel in a year from now.

To further explain my use and how I use Ai, I have a new alternate website called, 5th LIGHT STUDIO. This site will include prop builds videos, studio information/highlights, time lapse edits and Ai Videos. These Ai videos were created using my images and not from prompts. See link below...