Nov 26

How To Use Meta AI “Style Reference Seed” (vs Midjourney)

If you've started using Meta's new AI image generator confusingly called Meta AI, you’ve probably noticed it's fast, free, and surprisingly powerful. But if you’re like me, you immediately clicked the "Aesthetics" panel and saw a blank text box: "Style Reference Seed." And as you may have noticed, there's no official documentation for this. No tooltip. No guide. This is, essentially, an undocumented feature. This is not an official, exhaustive guide. It's just my personal... read more ›
Nov 20

Stable Diffusion vs. Midjourney: Which is better for creative pros?

AI image generation has moved beyond the novelty phase. It's no longer about creating weird, psychedelic images; it's a serious tool being integrated into professional creative workflows. For photographers, designers, and artists, this technology presents a new frontier of possibility. But with new tools come new choices, and the two biggest names in the game right now are Stable Diffusion and Midjourney. This isn't a debate about which one is "better." That's the wrong way... read more ›
Nov 20

How to Use Midjourney Animate: A Guide for Creative Pros

The world of generative video has officially left its experimental phase. The era of surreal, morphing clips and unstable physics is over. We’re now in a full-scale industrial sector where the conversation has shifted from novelty to production. It’s no longer about who can generate pixels, but who can integrate those pixels into a professional workflow with non-linear editors (NLEs), 3D compositing, and client-ready pipelines. In this crowded and rapidly maturing landscape, Midjourney has carved... read more ›
Nov 20

The Best Figma Alternatives for the Modern Creative Workflow

Figma has been the undisputed champion of UI/UX design for years. Its real-time collaboration, browser-based accessibility, and robust feature set changed the game. But the ground is shifting. The 2022 announcement of Adobe’s (now-abandoned) acquisition attempt was a wake-up call for many creative professionals. It highlighted the potential future of being locked into a single, massive ecosystem, with the subscription costs and feature bloat that often come with it.. For the solo creative or small,... read more ›
Nov 09

Free Midjourney Alternatives 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 ›
Nov 07

Meta AI: Is it the “free Midjourney”? My in-depth review for creative pros.

You’ve probably seen a million headlines about "Meta AI."  But what may have gotten lost in the shuffle is that there’s an actual app called Meta AI - and that it’s essentially a free version of Midjourney, the incredibly powerful image generation app. And when I say that it's a version of MidJourney, I don't mean Meta knocked it off. I mean it's literally built on MidJourney's technology: they announced a formal partnership between the... read more ›
Oct 14

Midjourney for Photographers: A Professional’s Field Guide

The rise of generative AI isn't just another tech trend, it's a fundamental change in the creative landscape, a wave that is coming whether we’re ready or not. For photographers, videographers, and visual artists, this can feel unsettling. The conversation is often framed around fear and replacement, but that’s the wrong way to look at it. This isn’t about a machine replacing the artist. It's about the artist gaining a new set of profoundly powerful... read more ›
Mar 03

Photography Knowledge 101: What the Hell is SEPIA?

Ever clicked the sepia button on Aperture, Lightroom, or your favorite photo app and wondered, "What the hell is sepia?" I bet you have. It's fascinating how many novice and seasoned photographers alike don't know exactly what Sepia is. So I figured I'd give you all a little bit of cocktail party ammunition to impress... read more ›