The rise of AI tools in photography risks reducing art to algorithmic efficiency. By automating processes like composition correction, color grading, and even conceptual ideation, AI discourages artists from engaging deeply with the technical and emotional foundations of their craft.

Contemporary photography rejects the pursuit of staged perfection, celebrating raw, unfiltered moments between mothers and children. Images now prioritize authenticity—a baby’s tear, a tangled embrace, or toys scattered on the floor—to tell stories that resonate with universal humanity.

How do photographers use images to tell stories? What are the elements and techniques that make a photo story compelling and effective?