Timothy Archibald
Timothy Archibald has long believed that photography and the arts are a lifelong journey—a path shaped by continuous exploration and a personal connection to the medium. Introduced to photography as a teenager through the guidance of a strong mentor, Timothy has carried that spirit of mentorship throughout both his commercial and artistic careers, striving to build communities that nurture creative growth. As a working commercial photographer, his work has been featured in Communication Arts Photography Annual, American Photography Annual, Popular Photography, and Photo District News. His commercial client list includes major brands such as Facebook, McDonald’s, American Express, Netflix, and Botox Therapeutics. Beyond his commercial practice, Timothy’s personal projects have led to lectures and exhibitions at institutions ranging from SFMOMA and Emory University to the Museum of Sex in New York City. His work is also included in the permanent collection of Le Musée Français de la Photographie in Bièvres, France. Timothy’s current project is a work of narrative fiction titled The AI Camera Club. He is the Director of the School of Photography at The Academy of Art University.
Drawing on his work leading the AI curriculum at the Academy of Art in San Francisco, Timothy teaches attendees how to move beyond the one-off "cool image" and build AI work with genuine artistic integrity. Using photography as a foundation, participants learn how to develop recurring characters, narrative arcs, and cohesive visual stories. Hands-on and participatory, attendees will leave with the beginning of a real project.
A forward-looking conversation on how photographers and creatives are incorporating AI into their work, exploring the creative, ethical, and practical dimensions of a technology that isn't going anywhere. Grounded in curiosity rather than fear, the panel aims to leave attendees more informed and more empowered.
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