New Year Model Photography Without Props Thanks to AI Technology

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Every new year, I am bombarded with the same dreaded request: The request for holiday themed shoots. People want the look of a high-end luxurious photoshoot with sumptuous gowns in beautiful ballrooms, tuxedos in an open-air rooftop overlooking the city at night, cocktail dresses posed in luxurious lounges and so on. The issue is that the majority of these requests only allow for basic studio rental and lighting.

There is also a very high level of expectation from those who want new year's photoshoots. The theme for these photoshoots is always glamour, luxury, and celebration. Creative vision is often constrained by the economics of production. For example, to rent a luxury space for just one day may cost between $1,000 and $1,700. And this does not even include the added costs of permits, deposits, and overtime.

It is also very common for clients to request decorating and/or prop stealing resources such as champagne towers, balloon sculptures, high-end furniture, and chandeliers. All of these include their own rental fees, delivery charges, setup time, and possibly even an additional crew member. Total costs for a complete campaign can quickly escalate to $2,700-$4,000 for one event.

It is also increasingly difficult to secure models due to the requests that most clients also make regarding their model choices. Many clients have specific requests for poster models: frequently tall, elegant women of diverse backgrounds and ethnicities or those under a certain age. Coordinating the schedules of multiple models who fit the criteria may take weeks to accomplish. If any of these models are unavailable, the entire production suffers delays.

VISBOOM: The Game-Changing Solution

Visboom addresses all issues associated with location photography through two key functionalities: background swap and model swap. This AI based photo editing solution totally changes the way I carry out my workflow but doesn’t compromise the quality of the photos I produce.

The background swap functionality is completely transformative with respect to how I shoot in a studio. When I shoot on location, I will typically shoot models against a neutral seamless backdrop where the lighting is perfectly set up for the model in question. Following completion of a shoot, I am able to replace the studio background with whatever the client has requested (for example, New Year’s Eve settings, grand ballrooms, city rooftops or luxurious penthouses). By using AI technology, I am able to maintain continuity with my lighting, accurate shadows and natural depth of field, and as a result the end product is virtually indistinguishable from what I would shoot if I were shooting on location.

Model swap creates a level of flexibility that was previously unattainable. By shooting only one model, I’m able to create an entire portfolio that has a representation of several different models. Let’s say a client needs an Asian model for market segment A, a Chinese model for segment B and a Caucasian model for segment C, they can get images of all three models with one shooting session. The AI software maintains a high level of accuracy when transferring clothing and poses to other models and retains the detail of the clothing and styling.

Impact on Production Workflow

Producing content is done much quicker now than it was previously, with most films taking four days to shoot multiple locations and many actors, while now, this can all be done in just one day: film at one location and with just one actor, the rest of the production is done through editing.

The savings for each project can be up to 70-80%. This can result in much higher profits or allow me to offer clients a price point competitive to others in my market and thus gain more customers.

The freedom to be creative has also increased substantially, as you are no longer limited by a location or the available models for filming. You have the ability to film in different settings and with different models without any additional costs, allowing you to create a wider range of product offerings, which results in greater client satisfaction.

Professional Credibility Remains Intact

People are worried that AI tools might devalue the skill of photographers but, in reality, this is not true. Understanding light is still important and is often referred to as "garbage in, garbage out." The ability to direct poses, master composition, and create unique and interesting creative visions are things an AI cannot replicate. What a photographer will experience with the growth of AI in Photography is the ability to be more efficient in execution.

Clients do not care if the backgrounds are real locations or AI generated. What the client truly values is what they will receive in the end. The ability for Visboom to assist a photographer in delivering premium results within a realistic time frame and budget will continue to be a benefit.

The New Year model photo session is no longer about how many props you rent; it is about demonstrating your creativity through your chosen model, or subject, as well as demonstrating your technical ability as a photographer, enhanced by AI.