Hey folks.

Looking at all the buzz about AI-generated images, it's got me wondering. What if platforms like Shutterstock, Adobe Stock, etc., started valuing our human-made images more in the long run? Sure, the AI stuff is easy to pump out, but it can't match the heart and soul we put into our work.

What if these sites put a higher price tag on our creations? Could this actually underline their unique value and make them more attractive to clients? Stick with me here...

I know it sounds counter-intuitive � upping the price might scare away some buyers. But let's think about the "premium effect". When something is priced higher, people often perceive it as higher quality, more unique or harder to make, right? So, our images could attract clients who want to pay a bit more for that authentic, human touch - something AI can't duplicate.

On the other hand, this could also make some clients lean towards cheaper AI images. It's a bit of a gamble, isn't it?

Now, for this to happen, sites would probably need to be stricter during the review process. Not all human-made images make the cut, right? What if they started having two categories - one for the usual price and another for a premium price? If they consider our image worthy during the review, they'd give us the option to only sell it for the premium price.

But here's the big question � are we fighting a losing battle against the ease of creating images with AI, or could this actually be an opportunity for us to be seen as more authentic and earn more? This could either revolutionize our field or push us to the sidelines.

What are your thoughts? I'm genuinely curious to hear your views on this.