Here are some of the first Steps and advice from things that I have been working on in my AI Quest:
Pick 1-2 focus areas based on what excites you.
Start with hands-on courses (Fast.ai, Hugging Face, Runway ML).
Work on one small AI project per week.
Build a mini AI portfolio (even if just experiments).
Consider AI freelance projects (Upwork, Fiverr, AI image processing gigs).
Step 1: AI Fundamentals & Tools Setup (Week 1-2)
Goal: Get comfortable with AI tools for photography and automation.
Choose a Course:
- Fast.ai (Deep Learning)
- OpenCV for Image Processing
- Hugging Face Basics (AI Model Training)
- Runway ML (No-Code AI Video)
Set Up AI Tools:
- Install Stable Diffusion (ComfyUI, A1111)
- Learn MidJourney for quick AI-generated visuals
- Explore Runway ML for video AI
- Automate workflows (Make.com + OpenAI)
Step 2: Hands-on AI Projects (Week 3-6)
Goal: Start creating AI-driven photography projects.
Project Ideas:
- AI Photo Enhancement Service (using Topaz AI, Photoshop AI)
- AI Video Style Transfer (Runway ML, Sora)
- Automated AI Content Creation (AI blog images, short videos)
- AI Portrait Retouching Workflow (get familiar with various AI phone apps)
Monetization Tip: Upload AI-enhanced images to stock sites (Adobe Stock, Shutterstock).
Step 3: Expand into AI Business & Automation (Week 7-10)
Goal: Monetize AI skills and automate workflows.
Action Steps:
- Learn Prompt Engineering (LangChain, OpenAI API)
- Experiment with AI-generated ads for brands
- Offer AI-powered editing services (Upwork, Fiverr)
- Create AI-driven branding packages (for photographers & creatives)
LangChain is an open-source framework designed to streamline the development of applications powered by large language models (LLMs). It offers a suite of tools and abstractions that simplify the integration of LLMs with external data sources and computational resources, enabling developers to build context-aware, reasoning applications efficiently.
Step 4: Build Your AI Portfolio & Client Base (Week 11+)
Goal: Position yourself as an AI-powered creative professional.
Next Actions:
- Develop a portfolio of AI-enhanced images & videos
- Set up an AI services website or landing page
- Start networking with AI & creative professionals
- Offer one free AI project to a potential high-end client
Next Steps for The Week
Pick one AI tool to start with (Stable Diffusion, Runway ML, or Make.com).
Choose one hands-on project (like AI-powered retouching or video enhancement).
1. AI for Photography & Image Processing
- Offer AI-powered photo enhancement services using tools like Topaz Labs, Runway ML, or Adobe Sensei.
- Develop custom AI image-to-video workflows for fashion, music, or other clients.
- Train AI models to enhance low-light photography, upscale images, or create realistic virtual backgrounds.
2. AI in Creative Direction & Automation
- Use AI-assisted layout design for commercial projects, magazines, or product photography.
- Automate social media content generation and scheduling using AI for photography-based brands.
- Integrate Make.com + AI to streamline your photography business (e.g., automated client booking image delivery).
3. AI & Engineering Hybrid Roles
- Explore AI model fine-tuning for visual datasets (e.g., custom training models for fashion or dance photography).
- Work with AI companies on computer vision projects related to facial recognition pose estimation, or artistic styles.
- Offer consulting to businesses looking to integrate AI in digital asset management or automated editing pipelines.