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How AI is reshaping stock photography
Photographers and illustrators ask me this question a lot: “Kim, is AI going to take my job?” The answer? It’s tricky. Yes, there’s growing competition between AI and human artists. But if you’re smart about using AI, it can become your secret weapon.
Take stock photo companies like Dreamstime. They’re using AI as a helpful assistant. It’s speeding up workflows, making images easier to find and filling in niche gaps that are tough to tackle. Let’s break it down.
Work smarter, not harder
Most photo sites first jumped on the AI bandwagon years ago after they saw the number of pics uploaded to their platforms skyrocket. At first, these tools handled repetitive stuff like checking model releases and paperwork. This freed up their staff to focus on the creative side.
Fast forward to today: AI catches blurry pics, overexposed shots and copyright issues. Only the top submissions go to human reviewers for final checks. Plus, AI learns and adapts to trends, so content stays fresh. Need a quick image of a futuristic city? That’s perfect for AI.
Dreamstime’s team is loving it. It cuts down review times, a game-changer for news content that must get out quickly. This helps them stay competitive and keep their customers happy.
Faster uploads = more visibility
Tagging photos? Any photographer or illustrator can tell you that it’s tedious and time-consuming. That’s where Dreamstime’s AI-powered keyword tools come in. They’re trained on billions of images and can whip up metadata in a flash, so you can get back to making more content.
But that’s not all. AI looks at what buyers want and helps your work get noticed. Forget spammy keywords. AI suggests the best tags based on what’s hot, seasonal trends, and even geolocation. It’s like having an intern who knows what’s in demand.
Not just for creatives
Buyers are fans of it, too. Dreamstime’s AI constantly analyzes what people are searching for, then customizes search results to match. The result is a win-win.
Picture this: You need an image for a specific event. AI sorts through all the options, so the most relevant images pop up first. This makes hunting down the right content a breeze.
A tool, not a replacement
These tools aren’t about replacing human creativity. They’re here to help you focus on what matters: your ideas. Photographers, editors, and agencies can keep up with the times by speeding things up.
If not, others will pass you by, and you’ll be left in the digital dust. When you use AI tools to your advantage, you’ll be one of the folks benefiting from this technological progress.
Tags: AI (artificial intelligence), Dreamstime, jobs, keywords, stock photography
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