1:  Generative Expand

As photographers, we strive to tell stories through our photographs. Often, this involves drawing the viewer’s attention to a specific part of the image, which may require cropping the image very tightly. But what if, after the photo session is done, we wish that a particular image hadn’t been cropped so much in camera? Yes, we could set up another photo session (if possible) or ‘fix’ the image in Photoshop (where, as we all know, nothing is impossible). However, both options require a significant amount of time, and honestly, we never have enough of it. This is where Generative Expand comes to the rescue, solving the problem in no time.

Use the ‘Crop tool’ to expand the image the you want it to be expanded. In the Options bar, select ‘Generative Expand’ and click OK. Generative Expand will extend the image to the specified size and generate three different results. Choose the one you like the most

2: Generative Fiil

 Sometimes, we need to add an ‘extra detail’ to a photo to enhance the story. Often, this ‘little extra touch’ is not easy to incorporate. Why? Because we might have taken the photo at a location while traveling, or the ‘extra touch’ we want to add does not exist in real life. By using Generative Fill in Photoshop, we can generate that ‘extra touch’ and help the photo better convey our story.

Select the part of the image where you want to add an element to. You can use any selection tool you want. In the Contextual Task Bar, type your prompt in the text area and click on “Generate”. Generative Fill will generate three different results. Choose the one you like the most.

3: Structure Reference (Photoshop Beta)

We all encounter situations where we want to change an outfit in a photo for many reasons: 

My client did not like the outfit they were wearing during our photo session and asked me if I could change the outfit in post-production. Alternatively, my client did not have that one ‘dream outfit’ but really wanted to wear it in a photo

And a few extra

1. I didn’t like the outfit I wore in the photo.
2. I want to try a different style to decide on my next wardrobe change.
3. I’m making party invitations and want to add a funny outfit to my pets.

I’m working in the modeling industry and want to show my new wardrobe collection sketches on a person.

Select the part of the image you want to exchange. In the Contextual Task Bar, type your prompt in the text area, click on ‘Reference Image,’ and use the image you want as a reference. Click on ‘Generate,’ and that’s all you need to do!

4: Adding custom details to the advertising campaign. 

Working in the advertising industry is both exciting and stressful. Using Generative Fill could help us elevate the excitement to a higher level and reduce stress.

Let’s add some flowers to the skincare campaign I photographed. After the photo session was completed, my client asked if I could add some flowers to it. Now, with Generative Fill, I can do it quickly.

Select the part(s) of the image where you want to add flowers. In the Contextual Task Bar, type the prompt and click “Generate.”

5: Creating a new background

Yes, we’ve all needed at some point to add or exchange a background of a photo. And yes, we could do it in Photoshop long before Generative Fill. But it’s the 21st century, and we can do our job faster and be more creative with Generative Fill.

Select the subject. In the Contextual Task Bar, click on ‘Invert’ to select the background. Type your prompt and click on ‘Generate.’

Photoshop is the app for everyone who loves working with digital imaging, whether professionally or as a hobby. The best part of Photoshop is that it provides multiple ways to accomplish tasks, allowing us to choose our own preferred method. With the introduction of Generative Fill, Photoshop has given us yet another tool to make our workflows more productive, faster, and more enjoyable.

I started working with Photoshop from version 1.0 and Generative Fill has definitely brought my workflow to another level, and I really enjoy working with it.