Jan 01

How to Create Halftone Effects with Nano Banana Pro (The Right Way)

Many of us in the creative community, miss the grit of the darkroom, the unpredictability of a letterpress, the happy accidents of a photocopier running out of toner. We want that analog warmth, not digital perfection. The problem? Most "distressed typography / bad photocopy" filters and presets look fake and cheap - especially in AI. So today, we’re going to look at how to create authentic, grungy ink bleed and halftone effects using AI -... read more ›
Dec 09

Nano Banana Pro vs ChatGPT Image Generation: Which is better?

You’re not here to play with toys. You’re here because the industry has shifted—again—and you have work to ship. We’re past the "is AI art real art?" debate. That conversation is over for professionals. The new conversation is about efficiency, control, and consistency. It’s about which tool gets the client to sign off on the mood board in ten minutes instead of ten hours. Right now, two leaders are dominating the workspace: OpenAI’s ChatGPT Image... read more ›
Dec 07

Nano Banana Pro FAQS: What creative pros need to know

Google recently dropped this update (built on their Gemini 3 model), and the buzz is real. But buzz doesn't pay the bills—workflow does. I’ve had my team dig into the specs and community questions to bring you the definitive Nano Banana Pro FAQs for creative professionals like photographers, designers, marketers, etc. Here's everything you need to know to decide if this tool belongs in your creative stack (and spoiler warning, it does): Q: What exactly... read more ›
Nov 20

Does Sora 2 Live Up To The Hype? Honest review for creative pros…

The world of generative AI is moving at a breakneck pace, and nowhere is the hype more intense than in video. We’ve all seen the mind-bending clips and futuristic demos. At the center of this storm is Sora, the text-to-video model and app from OpenAI. The demos are impressive, showcasing a level of realism and narrative understanding that feels like a quantum leap forward. But for a working creative professional, hype doesn't pay the bills.... read more ›
Nov 20

The Best AI Image Generators: A Guide For Creative Pros

We are living through the single biggest shift in the creative workflow since we moved from analog darkrooms to digital sensors. But here is the reality check for everyone reading this in late 2025: The novelty phase is over. No more generating weird, six-fingered hands for a laugh on Twitter. As creative professionals - photographers, art directors, designers, and agency owners - we don't need toys. We need tools that ship work. So whether you... read more ›
Nov 16

How Creative Pros Can Use ChatGPT (it’s not just “fancy Google”)

ChatGPT came out in November of 2022, but it didn’t really catch on until GPT 4 in 2024. But the viral “Studio Ghibli” moment in May of 2025 was when AI became truly mainstream, and creatives could no longer ignore it. We’re now on the heels of ChatGPT 5.1, and it’s more clear than ever: there are very real concerns about AI (replacing creatives, ethical issues, etc), but the fact of the matter is that... read more ›
Nov 09

Is Midjourney free? Here’s the best options for creative pros

Midjourney is incredible, full stop. With its v7 model and a polished web interface, it’s a creative powerhouse that has set the bar for quality and aesthetic. For a long time, it’s been the undisputed king of AI image generation (and still is IMO). But if you’re on a budget, it may not be an option when the “Mega Plan” is $1,152 a year. That said, if you’re a pro, you’re not just looking for... read more ›
May 15

From Hours To Minutes: How AI is Changing Creative Jobs as We Know It

Experimenting with a new format with my pal Christoper Jerard. We’re planning to do a few of these so you can hear a format where there is more banter and storytelling. A little sneak behind how the sausage is made. Let us know what you think.  There's no doubt about the fact that AI will be a defining tenet of our times. Despite being limited to pagers and VHS only a few decades ago, today's society... read more ›
May 03

The Rise of Artificial Intelligence: How AI Will Enhance Human Creativity

Although he's most well-known for his role in helping launch and edit Wired Magazine, Kevin Kelly is also an accomplished New York Times bestselling author and contributor to The Wall Street Journal. His career has been spent delving into emerging topics in the world of tech, which most recently includes Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its impact on humanity. We sat down for this podcast to tap into Kevin's broad expertise on the subject matter and... read more ›
Apr 10

The Role of Creativity in the Future of Work

Experimenting with a new format with my pal Christoper Jerard. We’re planning to do a few of these so you can hear a format where there is more banter and storytelling. A little sneak behind how the sausage is made. Let us know what you think.  The creativity and the future of work is constantly evolving, with new technologies and ways of working emerging at an exponential pace. From AI to remote work, and proliferation of... read more ›