Yes, I do — but with limits. I’m not interested in replacing skies, adding objects, or creating fantastical scenes that never existed. That kind of manipulation doesn’t appeal to me.
I have used generative AI to remove things like a trash can and let the software fill in what was behind it. To me, that’s no different from what a painter might do to clean up a composition. I’m not a purist, and I’m not a photojournalist, so capturing a strictly “true” scene isn’t my goal.
For my work, removing distractions — trash, jet contrails, dust spots — is completely fair game. It helps the final image reflect the feeling I had when I took the photo, without the clutter that sometimes gets in the way.
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