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Sarah Horsman's avatar

Thanks for articulating all this so clearly

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Kirstie Young's avatar

Thanks - I found it quite cathartic to write it all down!

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Aine Morris's avatar

Having commissioned you to shoot various events and my first ever professional headshots, I wanted to let you know you’re irreplaceable. Festivals only looked as good as they did because of your ability to capture a moment, an atmosphere or a vibe. My headshots were the first time someone made me feel that I could ‘look good’ in photos. What you do goes far beyond the end product. It’s culmination of things, including how you make people feel. AI can never replace what it means to be human 💛

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Kirstie Young's avatar

What a gorgeous comment - thanks so much Aine. I always love the work you commission me for, but hearing how the portraits made you feel means the world xx

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MARIA PEREZ's avatar

What a fantastic piece of writing. So clear and a very important reminder of what we humans bring to this world, personally and professionally. Thank you Kirstie

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Kirstie Young's avatar

Thank you Maria, I really appreciate it xx

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Anna Manlulo's avatar

Thanks for writing this thoughtful post. Many great points on photography that AI can never replace. Most AI food photos circulating in social media look perfect they're like imposters. The human touch and care is irreplaceable.

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Kirstie Young's avatar

Thanks Anna, I'm really glad it resonated with you. Here's to perfectly imperfect photographs!!

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