30/04/2026
With AI becoming more common and the growing suspicions around AI-generated photos. I thought l'd clarify that all the images I share are 100% taken and edited by me 😊
I enter a lot of my photos into competitions and they don't allow AI. Everything has to be genuine!
I love the minimalist side of photography and I try to capture those clean, uncluttered scenes so i guess "too perfect"... must be AI.
(My photos are far from perfect but I'll take the compliment anyway 😅)
AI isn't replacing photographers, it's raising the bar. Perfect colours, perfect light, no flaws, and people start to see that as the new normal.
Our effort can start to feel almost invisible... and if you know me.. you've probably seen me back at the same spot a handful of times to get the right shot 😅
It's the preparation, waiting for the right light, driving to the location, and the careful editing afterwards...
I get way more satisfaction capturing it myself than generating a 10-second prompt!
It's definitely getting harder for people to tell the difference between a real photo and AI-generated content, but you won't see any AI images on my page 😊
Nothing beats being out there capturing the moment, and the Maniototo and surrounding areas don't need AI, the beauty is already there, and that’s why I’ll always choose to capture it for real! ❤️ 📷
Evening Light - West Eweburn Dam - Central Otago
