Why Hire Me and Not AI?
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TIPS
May 3, 2024
AI is fast, flawless, and endlessly creative. But when it comes to business photos, flawless isn’t what builds trust. The most powerful images are the ones that feel real. And real is something AI can’t replicate.
1. AI Creates Perfection. I Capture Connection.
My boyfriend once tested an AI headshot generator. The results? Smooth skin, symmetrical features, a fake office background. But when he compared those to the portraits I took, he realized what was missing: his essence. In mine, you could feel his confidence, warmth, and approachability. Clients respond to that human truth — not a flawless avatar.

2. AI Copies. I See What Makes You Unique.
In Ecuador and Peru, I photographed a logistics company that wanted to attract international investors. They could have used stock or AI-generated port images — but they didn’t. The photos I delivered captured their real team, their realships, and the scale of their operations. Investors flew in not because of perfect pixels, but because they saw credibility and authenticity.

3. AI Misses the Story. I Build It With You.
A retreat leader in Mexico asked me to show her audience what it feels like to be on retreat with her. We captured her guiding meditations, laughing with her group, and walking barefoot on the earth. No AI prompt could have told that story — because it wasn’t about aesthetics. It was about connection, trust, and experience.

4. AI Follows Instructions. I See Opportunities.
Every environment is different, and flexibility is essential to capture the best moments.
At the Institute of Nanoscience and Technology in Madrid, I was asked to take a standard group photo inside a conference room. But I knew that shot would get lost in a sea of similar images. So I suggested moving everyone outside, right in front of the building. The result? A striking photo that not only showcased the people but also highlighted the institution itself — instantly making it more memorable and impactful.
That’s the value of adaptability: transforming an ordinary request into an image that elevates your brand and tells a bigger story.

Conclusion
AI can create an image of you. But I capture the truth of you — your humanity, your story, your edge. And in business, truth is what people connect with.
Because clients don’t want to meet a flawless avatar. They want to meet the person they’ll trust with their time, their money, and their vision. And that’s something only a human photographer can deliver.




