Optic Owl - MY AI Photography Coach

I’m back with some fresh news in this quick video update. He's built and launched Optic Owl AI, a SaaS tool designed specifically for photographers who want real, in-depth feedback on their shots instead of just vague "looks good" comments from friends. It's an AI-powered photo critique app that analyzes uploads for composition, technical stuff like exposure and focus, artistic impact, and even portfolio readiness, while suggesting improvements and inspirations from pros like Sebastiao Salgado or Steve McCurry. In this video I walk you through a live demo on one of my Tanzania photos, showing how it pulls EXIF data, spots issues like high ISO noise, gives ratings, recommends gear tweaks, generates SEO keywords for stock sites, and more, all while emphasizing privacy (photos get deleted after analysis). There's a free trial with limited analyses, then paid tiers for more detailed pro-level breakdowns. Super useful for beginners learning their craft or pros refining their work.

How Optic Owl AI Works

Upload your photo and hit analyze—it processes in about a minute or so, just like waiting on Midjourney or ChatGPT outputs.

• Core Analysis Breakdown

  • Composition: Checks rule of thirds, framing, visual balance, use of space, focal points.

  • Technical: Exposure, focus, shutter speed, aperture, ISO (pulls EXIF data automatically), noise risks, quick fixes like bracketing or reducing ISO.

  • Artistic/Emotional: Emotional resonance, strengths, areas for improvement, creative ideas.

  • Ratings: Overall score (e.g., 4.3/5), technical/composition sub-scores, commercial viability, portfolio readiness (e.g., 83% ready).

• Inspiration Features

  • Suggests photographers whose style matches (e.g., Sebastiao Salgado for environmental storytelling, Steve McCurry).

  • Links to Wikipedia, Google image portfolios, official sites (via search), and Amazon books.

• Pro Tools

  • Equipment recommendations (e.g., polarizing filter, specific lenses).

  • SEO alt tags and keywords for stock submissions (Adobe Stock friendly).

  • Market demand insights, best use cases, license types.

  • Portfolio positioning suggestions.

• Privacy and Extras

  • Photos sent to AI then discarded after results—no training on your images.

  • Save last 50 reports with thumbnails.

  • Print full reports (can be 8+ pages).

  • Email/share results to friends (look like a pro critiquing their work).

  • Export PDF.

Pricing and Access

First 10 analyses free to try. Sign up (free account) for one pro-level freebie after that. Then subscribe for tiers like basic (25 analyses) or pro (100 analyses). Extra packs available if you need more.

If you're into photography and want an always-on mentor to level up your shots, check out Optic Owl AI at opticowl.ai. I’m stoked about it after all the dev work, and it seems like a solid tool for honest, actionable feedback.