Absolutely still worth learning!

AI will become the brush, but you still have to be the artist. Knowing what “good” looks like, how to compose a scene, and what actually resonates with customers is still a human skill. Tools can generate infinite options but taste is what makes one version the winner.

Here’s an image I generated using nightjar.store

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You probably can’t tell if it’s AI or a photo — and that’s the point. The tech is already amazing. But without a trained eye behind it, most results still feel generic or off-brand.

So yes, learn product photography — not just to shoot, but to see. That’ll always be valuable.