03/22/2026
I’m having a hard time figuring out how to talk about the fact that AI is taking over my job and that I'm really sad about it.
So, I’m gonna give it a go.
I like my job. I'm really good at my job. I love my clients and I love creating gorgeous photos for you and making you feel amazing.
Not only is AI taking away my actual means of survival – it's the source by which I pay my bills and feed my family – but it's also taking away just one more way that we as humans connect with one another. Who needs to go engage with an actual human at an actual place and have an actual interaction with someone when you can just sit on your couch a little bit longer and ask a robot to make a photo that looks sort of like you?
I get it. It's easy. (heck, it’s free.)You don't need to fix your hair, put on uncomfortable clothes, or do anything, really. It's so much more comfortable this way. There’s no scheduling, no spending money, no brain work required at all. Just pull up your favorite selfie (that probably doesn’t look like you) and ask NanoBanana to put you in a white room in professional clothes and done. ✅ Unfortunately for all of us, though, the most rewarding things we'll ever do will not be easy or accomplished by remaining comfortable. (But, that's a lesson for another time.)
Anyyyywho, AI headshots are easy and they're not even bad photos, they'll totally do in a pinch... BUT let me tell you what they're not:
They're not fun. They're not good. They're not an actual photo of your face. They're not engaging. They're not supporting local businesses. They're not ethical.
So, here I am still trying.
Let me prove to you that a real headshot is a better headshot.
These discounted sessions will take place on March 29th & April 3rd. There are 12 available.
Schedule here:
https://ashleyporton.17hats.com/p #/scheduling/csrgzwvgwwfctffwsxrzsstwbfhdbrsw
