Photography and AI: Tools Democratize Creativity, But Professionalism Remains a High Bar
jeremy_goldberg · x · 2026-08-26
The author argues that the statement "cameras made everyone a photographer" isn't an insult but a testament to technological democratization, much like how digital photography and Lightroom expanded access. Similarly, AI tools lower the barrier to entry, which is positive.
However, he distinguishes between creators and professionals. A professional's job isn't just getting seen—that's the distributor's role. It's delivering specific results under high-pressure constraints (e.g., a Tuesday morning in a parking lot, 10 minutes with a band). This reliability separates hobbyists from pros.
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