Do you find yourself stuck in repetitive tasks (aka death by 1000 cuts), buried under endless emails, or struggling to plan creative client sessions? 

In this illuminating episode, ATJ sits down with visionary photographer and AI expert Kira Derryberry to explore precisely how ChatGPT can transform your photography business. 

Discover how to clone your brain, automate daily tasks, visualize creative concepts effortlessly, and gain powerful insights into your business—all by harnessing the practical, innovative capabilities of AI.

Don’t be left behind, AI is here and we all need to get on board. Kira will give us a place to begin.

Episode Highlights:

• From Fear to Efficiency – Understand why integrating AI into your business is crucial, much like the transition from film to digital photography.
• ChatGPT as a Creative Partner – Discover practical ways Kira uses AI for client styling, mood boards, and concept visualizations, enhancing creative sessions.
• Business Insights at Your Fingertips – Learn how Kira leverages AI to analyze business performance, strategically plan growth, and even recover from setbacks.
• Your Personal Digital Assistant – Kira shares how ChatGPT helps handle challenging client communications, invoice follow-ups, and day-to-day business management tasks.
• Effective AI Prompting Techniques – Master the art of precise ChatGPT prompts to maximize its potential, streamline workflows, and save valuable time.
• Navigating AI Responsibly – Essential cautions and ethical considerations when using AI, including data security and maintaining your personal judgment.

Key Takeaways:

• Learn to use AI effectively as your assistant, not your replacement.
• Discover how to ask better questions to unlock ChatGPT’s full potential.
• Gain practical examples of incorporating AI into both creative and administrative business aspects.

About Kira Derryberry: Kira Derryberry, former president of Professional Photographers of America, combines her tech-savvy background with photography expertise, pioneering creative applications of AI in business. Her dynamic approach helps photographers tackle overwhelm, elevate productivity, and unlock creativity through practical AI strategies. She also co-hosts the podcast, Get Your Shoot Together with Mary Fisk-Taylor.

Tune in to revolutionize your workflow and creativity with AI!

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Links and Resources:
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Boss Level AI: Join Kira’s practical workshops
Imaging USA Pre-Con with Kira Derryberry
Get Your Shoot Together Podcast hosted by Kira Derryberry and Mary Fisk-Taylor
Ultimate Client Consultation Form
Frequently Asked Difficult Questions (FADQ’s)
Sales Sabotage Evaluation Tool
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Memorable Quotes:
“This is uncharted territory, and it’s okay to be afraid of technology. This kind of technology is a Pandora’s box – it’s not going back in.”
– Kira Derryberry

“Those who did not get on board with the digital photography train were left behind. That’s where we are again.”
– Kira Derryberry

“It’s not about perfection. It’s about starting. AI helps you start.”
– Allison Tyler Jones

“Dip your toe in by finding one repetitive task you do all the time – like maybe it’s your quarterly checkup or your marketing calendar – something that you do every single year, month, or week. See if there’s a way you can automate it. You don’t have to super-customize everything. Just say, ‘I wonder if I could make this easier on me.’”
– Kira Derryberry

“The best way to use ChatGPT is to understand the best way to prompt it. It can only do what you ask it to do, and it’s only going to give you as much detail as you ask for. So if you don’t know what to ask it, or don’t know how to think forward ahead to know what information you will need, then it’s hard to get what you want.”
– Kira Derryberry