Photography through the lens of AI
Description
The workshop titled “Photography through the Lens of Artificial Intelligence,” explores the intersection of photography and AI and it contrasts the two ways of looking- AI as a lens to look inwards, Photography as a lens to look outwards. It begins with a brief historic overview of the co-relation and co-evolution of images and words. The workshop highlights the emergence of AI text-to-image generators, notably mentioning early contributors, hidden human labor in the process of building AI, like data labeling, the proliferation of bias in datasets and more. It focuses into the integration of AI in artistic creation, offering new perspectives and discussing its implications for artistic authenticity, ethical considerations, but also how AI-generated images might disrupt or not ideas about truth. The workshop also ponders the future role of AI in art as both a tool and a collaborator as well as it’s impact on photography’s various genres, emphasizing fine art, architectural, photojournalism, and commercial photography. Practical exercises include using text-to-image generators for creative exploration and attempting to recreate photographs through AI, emphasizing the variance in results across different platforms and the significance of prompt engineering.
Objectives
Photography through the lens of AI” is a workshop designed to equip participants with an understanding of AI’s impact on the field. Attendees will explore the history of visual communication, learn about AI technologies like neural networks and GANs, and apply AI tools in practical photo editing sessions. The workshop will cover ethical considerations in using AI, enhance creative and technical skills through hands-on exercises, and prepare them for future trends in AI-driven photography. By the end, participants will be ready to innovatively and ethically integrate AI tools in their projects.