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It’s wild to imagine that this person doesn’t exist at all. I tried the image to video platform called Hailuoai MiniMax to bring this single still image to life. I gave it no additional prompt and this was the expression it naturally moved into. It’s like looking into a portal to another world. Find more on @futurist.ai #aivideo

SOLD OUT: Creative Adventure Namibia! Wow! @felixkunze and I are beyond thrilled to announce that our Creative Adventure in Namibia is officially SOLD OUT in 48 hours! 🌟 A massive THANK YOU to everyone who expressed interest this year. With only 8 spots available, the response was overwhelming, and it was incredibly tough not to accommodate everyone. 🙏 You can still sign up for the mailing list at the form at the top of  www.felixkunze.com/namibia to be notified of future events. To select our adventurers, we had to literally draw at random! The first group who won the luck of the draw got a chance to secure their spot, and they did. We couldn’t be more excited to embark on this unforgettable journey with you. Get ready for epic landscapes, vibrant cultures, and endless creative inspiration! If you missed out this time? Don’t worry! Our adventures are just beginning, and we’re already planning more amazing retreats and trips in the future. I wish we could take everyone, because everyone was deserving but it wouldn’t be feasible with the immense interest we had! We look forward to doing more of these so that everyone has an opportunity to go!

Update: now sold out We’re going back to Namibia for our next ‘Creative Adventure’ This is a fully guided trip for photographers and creatives who want to experience some of Namibia’s most stunning locations and photograph there. All the details are taken care of for you. Head to link in my profile or www.felixkunze.com/namibia for more

NAMIBIA 2025 CREATIVE ADVENTURE! This is a moment I’ve been waiting to share all year! @felixkunze and I are hosting our Creative Adventure in January in one of the most picturesque locations in the world, NAMIBIA! Join us along with our special guest @bellakotak and other incredible creatives on this curated adventure full of photoshoots, sights, and sheer sensory overload. TO APPLY: Check out all of the details here and the photos from our last trip! www.felixkunze.com/namibia (Link in Bio). We'll be picking in a few days! BACKSTORY: A couple of years ago, while we were in Cape Town, Felix encouraged the group to do an impromptu trip to Namibia. I had never been and knew with his lead, it would be a spectacular experience. He’s been many times before and couldn’t stop talking about the beauty of it all. It truly felt like another planet! From the colors of the skies, the continuous and ever changing scenes, and animals out of a storybook. Each evening we went to bed amazed at what we got to experience through the day. From towering dunes, metallic colored sunsets, I could go on forever! Check out the link to see all the photos and details and to put your name in for a chance to be a part of this experience! It is reserved just for 5 people! Learn More >> www.felixkunze.com/namibia (Link in Bio)

We need more community events now more than ever, which is why I jumped at the chance when @viltrox.official @viltrox.us asked me to be a mentor for this creative day on Saturday, August 24th! They're sponsoring this FREE event featuring a variety of stunning sets and models at Iron Ore studios in Lebanon, Pennsylvania. It's a perfect opportunity for photographers to collaborate and create in one epic space alongside Jonny Edward, Rusty George, Nikki Lister and yours truly! I'd love for you all to come down, create with us, and hang out for the day! I'll be there as one of the photography mentors. Bring your own gear or try out some Viltrox lenses – or just come to hang out with me and have fun! Seriously, just come! It's free, and we'll even feed you. What's not to love? To attend, just sign up here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/viltrox-creative-portraits-tickets-977647127877 This is a limited event and it's nearly "sold out", so if you're interested in joining, consider getting the last few spots left!

FREE Viltrox Photoshoot Event! August 24th - 10am to 7pm Lebanon, Pennsylvania We need more community events now more than ever, which is why I jumped at the chance when @viltrox.official lenses asked me to be a mentor for this creative day! They're sponsoring this FREE event featuring a variety of stunning sets and models at Iron Ore studios in Lebanon, Pennsylvania. It's a perfect opportunity for photographers to collaborate and create in one epic space alongside Jonny Edward @jonnycreative, Rusty George @iron_ore_photos, and yours truly! I'd love for you all to come down, create with us, and hang out for the day! I'll be there as one of the photography mentors. Bring your own gear or try out some Viltrox lenses – or just come to hang out with me and have fun! Seriously, just come! It's free, and we'll even feed you. What's not to love? If you're interested in coming, please RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/viltrox-creative-portraits-tickets-977647127877 Once signed up you'll get the full location details, etc. See you there!!

Permission to spam your feed with @tinaleufotos’ beautiful images from our Namibia Creative Adventure earlier this year? Head to link in my profile if you’d like to get on the mailing list for our 2025 events. Hair and makeup on @princess_broccoli and @annialswartz by @redjessmakeup with styling and concepts by @bellakotak Check out Bella’s posing direction for Cass too!

iPad for Retouching - Pros and Cons https://www.futureofphoto.com/blog/ipad-photo-retouching-pros-and-cons I get asked a lot about using an iPad/tablet for retouching and the viability of it. So much so that I decided to write a comprehensive piece around all the points I could think of to share with anyone who does. It took some time to put the thoughts together and organize it all out and hope this helps! These points are all up in the air and they’re always changing. I’d love to hear your thoughts, I can be swayed and I am always learning!

🤖 A.I. vs. Human: The Photo Retouching Showdown! In this fun experimental video, I go head to head with A.I. to determine whether it can best my skills as a professional photo retoucher in the industry and if it’s there yet. >> https://youtu.be/DoWMjm4yDp0?si=mBn55br2xO9NFYYk. My channel on YouTube is "pratiknaikedu". I use @evotoai as the comparison benchmark. This fun experiment serves as a benchmark to monitor the capabilities of AI when it comes to pushing the boundaries of photo retouching. Special thanks to @dartagnanportrait for providing this image for the cause! [ABOUT THE VIDEO] I kick off the video by presenting the two retouched images side by side, without revealing which one was created by me and which one was the result of AI. After revealing which one was mine, I take you on a behind-the-scenes tour of my retouching process, providing a quick overview of the layers and workflow I crafted to achieve my results. And for those curious about the AI's approach, I also offer a brief glimpse into Evoto's settings for this image. Leave a comment below and let me know if you guessed correctly when trying to identify the right image. I hope I did pretty good! [AI EDUCATION] If you’re looking to learn A.I. tools like Evoto for your photography journey check out my regularly updating platform at: https://www.futureofphoto.com/course/ai-for-photographers. It provides a look into what options are out there for you to use in your workflow from pre production to post production, including editing, culling, retouching, mood boarding, compositing, upscaling, detailing and more. It also includes a 50 page PDF guide on ideas on how to use ChatGPT for photography (bonus).

Do you have a tough time with posing? I’m so proud and excited to announce our launch of Posing Essentials for Photographers with my lovely @bellakotak presented by our team at @futureofphoto 
https://www.futureofphoto.com/course/posing-essentials-for-photographers (link in bio) Posing is a crucial skill that forms the foundation of great photography, but it requires continuous practice to master. We couldn’t think of anyone more qualified to teach this class than Bella! No matter what level you’re at, I know you’ll walk away better for watching this. 
 Her stunning results are a combination of many factors, with posing being a key component. She has spent nearly two decades refining this skillset, and along the way, I’ve observed her ability to create a sense of magic by communicating various poses in a manner that translates into incredibly natural-looking results! Having witnessed her at workshops we’ve conducted globally, it’s evident that she truly comes alive when engaging with her subjects. Bella has a unique ability to communicate the intangible aspects of posing in an authentic and intuitive way, making it exceptionally easy for others to learn from her. Her passion and expertise really shines through here, which creates the best environment for anyone looking to learn or enhance their posing skills, no matter your skill level! 
 Through these 26 videos, I hope it inspires you to sharpen your skills. We’d LOVE to see what you produce!
 If that wasn’t enough, a bonus is Felix Kunze who was our director! With his decades of expertise in lighting, direction, education, and a general understanding of what people want to know, we were able to produce and execute a curriculum we genuinely believe you will love. We really thought of all the angles you would want to learn. Special thanks to our outstanding team for putting this together! @jefflazell, @jesslazell, @keoni.chun, @nanje_nowack, itsmollyblue, @brandonblurts, @beeangkuh, @frederickvtonder, and @milck.studios for hosting us) who worked SO hard to help plan, direct, and bring it all to life! I couldn’t have done it without this amazing team!

Let's play a game. 1. Which of these 3 chatbots had the best answer? 2. What would your answer be to the question as well?

BTS photography for Emily Teague’s fashion editorial shoot. (cont’d) Here’s a continuation of my BTS series for Emily Teague. I look forward to being on set and capturing the magic that other people create. This shoot titled Rouge Noir ended up in @instylegreece! Check it out on Emily’s page to see the editorial: @_emilyteague To see the full BTS set you can visit https://www.solsticeretouch.com/Photography/BTS-Emily Here are the rest of the team credits: Model: @zileabeth Modeling Agency: @fentonmodels Stylist: @patsiokostas Makeup: @aliciadangelo Hair: @sara_viklund Hair Products: @saratoninhaircare Photo Assistant: @cloeeleighs_gallery Retoucher: @solsticeretouch Fashion Agency: @marcjuancomunicacion Artist Rep: @blaineand.co