AI, Ethics, and Nature Photography: Questions and Attempted Responses

Is now the best or worst time to be a photographer? With digital cameras, sophisticated software, and the ease of sharing and distributing our work, the possibilities are endless. On the other hand, with a few prompts and clicks, AI-generated images can be produced that are almost indistinguishable from the work of our favorite photographers. Are we in a time of doom or a boom in creativity? Matt Payne and Beth Buelow will take on the topic from various angles, including general ethical concerns; what will keep photography relevant; AI's impact on creativity and doing business; and how to maintain the integrity of our work while leveraging available tools. We’ll explore a key question: when people say we need to, "adapt or die," how does a nature photographer "adapt" to AI without losing the core of what it means to be a nature photographer?