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Editing is easy when you wave your magic wand.

Boom!

Every blemish, distraction, or flaw instantly vanishes.

Oh, wait, you don’t have a magic wand, you say?

Ahhh… imagine if you did!

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Here’s the good news…

…AI is as close as we’ve ever been to that magic wand.

Imagine instantly removing distractions with a single click—sounds perfect, right?

Yet, you’ve probably experienced its frustrating quirks and imperfections.

Ever tried to remove a distraction from an image? Only to end up with a mismatch of low-res texture?

Note: the above is a low-res file, and it might be hard to see the "low-resolution" result.

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Well, AI promises one-click retouching.

Sometimes, AI works like magic.

Sometimes it doesn’t.

Although AI is 10 times better than yesteryear…

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Back in 1990, I was introduced to this software called Photoshop.

It only included half (most likely less) of the retouching tools we have today.

But we did have the clone tool.

At the time, it was revolutionary…

…like getting your first magic wand!

It made retouching easy-peasy.

But tedious by today’s standards.

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I remember retouching a portrait of my sister.

She had some blemishes on her forehead.

With the clone tool in hand…

…click, click, click…

…and then a click, click here and a click, click there.

The process was painstakingly slow.

The results?

Mixed.

Fast forward to today, and we now have that magic wand called…

…AI.

It promises one-click-and-done retouching.

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Well, maybe. Maybe not.

While AI technology is faster and better than anything we've ever had, it's still imperfect and requires a little finesse.

Understanding the tool’s limitations and working around them is key to success.

For example, as you may have experienced...

...removing something along the edge of an image can be tricky.

Generative AI removal tools in Lightroom + Photoshop tend to struggle with objects along the edge.

Often producing less-than-ideal results.

The solution?

Target the area in smaller sections rather than removing it all at once.

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Think of it like a puzzle.

It works best when targeting a tiny piece at a time…

…and then the picture comes together perfectly.

For example, this image included some leaves along the bottom edge.

To the right of it was a large brown patch (blurred-out cattail).

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I wanted to remove both.

My first attempt after targeting both areas in one swoop...

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Even with multiple variations and attempts, the results were the same.

So, I tried a smaller piece by targeting just the leaves...

Boom! It's gone.

For the cattail, I had to make (several) small bit-sized attempts for the final edit...

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With patience and a few strategic adjustments, today's AI technology can deliver faster, stunning results.

But there's still much more you need to know to get the most out of it.

For example, is Lightroom's generative AI removal tool just as good as the AI technology in Photoshop?

Or is it inferior?

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Although you may be tempted to use Photoshop, you might be surprised by how good Lightroom’s AI technology is.

That’s why knowing the strengths and limitations of both tools is crucial to achieving pro results.

Join Me Tomorrow | For Free

I’m holding a PhotoLab live event tomorrow to compare both AI removal tools.

You’ll see side-by-side comparisons of Lightroom vs Photoshop and learn when and how to use each tool effectively.

You’ll discover pro techniques to tackle tricky AI edits and overcome the frustrating limitations of your new "magic wand."

Oh, and I have one magical technique... up my sleeve... you've probably never heard of!

​Click here to RSVP and unlock faster, frustration-free editing.

Attending gives you the insights you need to master both tools and transform your editing process.

If you're not a member yet, you can sign up for free by clicking here. Then, go to the workshop tab to RSVP for the event.

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Have an awesome day!

Chris Parker

Parker Photographic

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P.S. Don’t Miss Out!

This is a one-time live event, and seats are filling fast. Don’t miss your chance to unlock AI editing mastery.

If you’ve ever been frustrated by your editing process or wondered which AI tool is worth your time, this free workshop is for you.

This isn’t just another tutorial—it’s your chance to master AI tools, see real-world examples, and ask your burning questions during the live Q&A.

Oh, and you’ll walk away with pro tips that will save you hours of editing frustration.

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