Rani Mani
Celebrating the power of photography to change minds, hearts, and perspectives
To celebrate World Photography Day, Adobe asked four photographers with different backgrounds and styles to reflect on what they love about their craft, what makes their work unique, and why photography still feels miraculous nearly two centuries after its invention.
08-19-2025
How artist Brooke Shaden destigmatized grief by leaning into fear
Multi-disciplinary creator uses Adobe Photoshop and Firefly to produce death-themed self-portraits that elicit bravery and hope.
05-22-2025
Holly Rose Stones explores the therapeutic side of portrait art with Adobe Photoshop
Photographer Holly Rose Stones blends self-portraiture, set design, and digital editing in Adobe Photoshop to create whimsical imagery exploring the human experience. Her Color Project uses bold monochromatic portraits to delve into mental health, personal life, and connection with nature. Stones leverages Photoshop and Lightroom, including generative AI powered by Firefly, to enhance colors, amplify moods, and bring her unique visions to life.
02-19-2025
Bella Kotak uses Adobe Photoshop to create unique floral portrait fantasies
Step into a world of floral fantasy with photographer Bella Kotak. Discover how she uses Adobe Photoshop to create stunning portraits and magical scenes, blurring the lines between reality and imagination.
02-19-2025
Thomas Dubois proves you can build a career out of passion projects
2024 Adobe MAX Creativity Award honoree discusses his use of Adobe tools to create winning works as an art director, filmmaker, and digital worlds creator.
12-10-2024
Yu Ling Wu finds joy in AI-powered storytelling
Artist and influencer Yu Ling Wu harnesses the generative AI capabilities of Adobe Firefly-powered apps to push her creative ideas into new territory
10-04-2024
Steve Gleason breaks creative boundaries for the ALS community with Adobe Firefly
Former NFL player with ALS inspires resilience and creativity with the use of generative AI technology
07-11-2024
For Nicole Stevenson, creativity is about crafting a life with meaning
Dear Handmade Life CEO uses Firefly-powered generative AI feature Generative Remove in Adobe Lightroom to speed and simplify photo editing processes for Craftcation conferences
06-19-2024
Photographer Matt Solie is still figuring things out. And that’s a good thing.
Adobe Lightroom Ambassador Matt Solie uses Adobe Firefly-powered Generative Remove tool to quickly remove unwanted objects from photos.
05-21-2024
For Dasha Wagner, experimentation is the driving force of creativity
Digital designer and illustrator Dasha Wagner uses Adobe design technologies like Adobe Firefly to help her master new creative approaches and mediums
04-25-2024
Tobi Shinobi remixes the art of what’s possible with Adobe Firefly
Photographer and artist Tobi Shinobi uses generative AI capabilities in Adobe Creative Cloud applications to enhance his creative workflows and inspire other artists
03-19-2024
For Marina Williams, creativity is a community passion
Photographer and educator Marina Williams uses Adobe Firefly and Adobe Creative Cloud apps to teach and inspire beginning photographers
03-12-2024