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The marriage of existing imagery with AI
I captured these images years ago. No filter. Just straight shots of beautiful scenes in front of me. However, for all, I always wished...
Sean Arbabi
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Verge: "How bad AI is wrecking gadgets"
When Verge says AI hasn't been applied well it's something to look at. “Put AI in it” has become the new "fix it in Photoshop" and this...
Sean Arbabi
Mar 231 min read
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Creating quality imagery using an iPhone and AI
I created this shot using an iPhone (14, not even a 16) at home, using non-professional lighting modifiers, utilizing Photoshop's GenAI...
Sean Arbabi
Mar 11 min read
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It's not process, it's content...
"And that's what makes great products. It's not process, it's content". - Steve Jobs Well said. Leaders who haven't performed creative...
Sean Arbabi
Feb 241 min read
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Watch Very Busy's Wrap Party Podcast part 2 of "How to Thrive in High Volume Content Production" on YouTube with yours truly
Come watch the second part of my interview w/ Peter Hunner of verybusy.io for their Wrap Party Podcast tomorrow on YouTube. With the...
Sean Arbabi
Feb 131 min read
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Join us on Very Busy's Wrap Party Podcast, Friday Jan 31st, 2025: "How to Thrive in High Volume Content Production"
Come watch my interview w/ Peter Hunner of verybusy.io for their Wrap Party Podcast tomorrow 1pm EST, 10am PST. With the theme of "How...
Sean Arbabi
Jan 301 min read
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The ridiculousness of automated digital interviews
AI continues to grow as part of our business lives, however it shouldn't be used to interview people for visual content/ creative...
Sean Arbabi
Jan 141 min read
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Creating a "Retouching Playbook" for Creative Consistency
My latest verybusy.io article addressing another post production challenge. A quick read on a formula I've utilized, adapted and...
Sean Arbabi
Dec 17, 20243 min read
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Optimizing Retouching Workflows for Creative Teams
Originally written for the groovy people at VeryBusy. You can read the article on their site and learn about their retouching software...
Sean Arbabi
Dec 4, 20243 min read
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Managing Retouching in High-Volume Content Production
I originally wrote this piece for the fine folks at VeryBusy. You can read the article on their site as well, and learn about their...
Sean Arbabi
Nov 26, 20244 min read
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Your creative work speaks to a million souls...
Thought of the day...and a wonderful statement for artists and creatives who's passion led them to their work. Listening to Nile Rogers...
Sean Arbabi
Nov 11, 20241 min read
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Defining AI in Photography
Let's call AI in photography what it really is. Special effects. Whether unrealistic fantasized special effects across the entire...
Sean Arbabi
Nov 5, 20242 min read
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Wyoming assignments from the past
Sharing images from Jackson Hole and the Grand Tetons (with a few remote Wyoming shots mixed in) captured on assignment years ago. Such a...
Sean Arbabi
Oct 19, 20241 min read
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The story behind a Tilden Park walk
An oldie but goodie, shot 37 years ago, with a poignant story behind it. A significant moment that has little to do with the image's...
Sean Arbabi
Aug 31, 20243 min read
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Working with models and non-models
My photographic expertise covers a myriad of subject matter, lighting scenarios, world locales, and client goals. Photographing people,...
Sean Arbabi
Aug 24, 20242 min read
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Proper budget management
During a #budget meeting a few years ago, when a company financial analyst inquired why funds were transferred between project codes so...
Sean Arbabi
Aug 18, 20241 min read
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Supply Chain Inefficiencies
From #Merchants to Marketing, #Creative to #Brand, #Site to #Engineers, #supplychain issues and inefficiencies that affect Production...
Sean Arbabi
Aug 5, 20242 min read
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Photography in the studio vs. photography on location...
FIRST STEP TO UNDERSTANDING LIGHTING IN A PHOTO STUDIO: You have full control. Understand the goal, recognize possibilities, and respect...
Sean Arbabi
Jul 23, 20241 min read
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Nominated for the “Top 30 E-Commerce Studio Professionals”
Much appreciated to whomever nominated me for the “Top 30 E-Commerce Studio Professionals”! Thank you for the recognition, however my...
Sean Arbabi
Jun 1, 20241 min read
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13 Inspiring Traits of Exceptional Leaders
As a photo studio/ digital production leader and content creator, I work on all of these traits daily, as well as handling my role and...
Sean Arbabi
Apr 26, 20241 min read
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Flower power
Just a springtime post of a few photos shot with my iPhone before or after work, or while on weekend walks. Love this time of year as it...
Sean Arbabi
Apr 24, 20241 min read
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Roadmapping the implementation of #AI/ #GenAI
Roadmapping the implementation of #AI/ #GenAI with digital teams is a tech as well as a creative challenge in today's current arena....
Sean Arbabi
Mar 11, 20242 min read
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"Processing Realistic Starscapes" - my Kelby Lightroom magazine article
Over my career I've written articles for various photography magazines- Kelby Media's Lightroom magazine and Photoshop User magazine,...
Sean Arbabi
Jan 31, 20241 min read
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The best photos are taken with the camera you carry.
“The best photos are taken with the camera you carry.” Applied this quote a year ago to a similar iPhone post. Shot these on an iPhone as...
Sean Arbabi
Jan 28, 20241 min read
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