Talk To Nodes
Sunday August 30th, 2026. Meet the AI Agent Changing How We Create in Krea. Communicate with the AI Agent, Describe the workflow you want.
"AI is revolutionizing photography, not as a replacement for creativity, but as a tool to enhance it. From streamlining editing workflows to generating imaginative elements, AI empowers photographers to focus more on storytelling and artistry."
I took 1 image, the image of Ollie. I wanted to create 3 different painting styles of Ollie at once to see which one I liked.
Part 1 - 11 am EDT
Meet Your New AI Agent This, should be the "Wow, Nodes aren't scary anymore" class.
You will learn: What's new in Krea Nodes and how it differs from the version I taught previously.
How to communicate with the AI Agent
How to describe the workflow you want instead of figuring out every Node yourself.
How the Agent creates and connects Nodes.
How to modify what the Agent builds.
How to troubleshoot by asking the Agent for help
How to take a simple photographic idea and turn it into a working Node workflow .
The goal at the end is: "Okay. I finally understand this—and I can do it."
Break 12:30 pm - 1 pm
PART 2 — 1:00 pm EDT
Build With It From Photograph to Creative Workflow
Now we will take what we learned and apply it to the images photographers want to alter. I will do several live examples where I start with a blank workspace and simply tell the Agent what I want.
Start with a photograph and build workflows around real-world projects such as:
Changing or creating backgrounds Keeping the animal/person while transforming the environment.
Creating painterly versions.
Changing lighting and mood.
Upscaling/enhancing within a workflow.
Connecting multiple AI processes together.
Taking something you previously did through several separate steps and putting it into one workflow.
The big message for Part 2: Don't just generate an image. Build a process you can use again.
Break 2:30 - 2:45 pm
PART 3 — 2:45 pm EDT - 4:15 pm
Make It Work For YOU Advanced Nodes + Real-World Workflows
Build photographer workflows.
For example:
The Memorial Pet Workflow Original client photograph → improve image → preserve pet → create environment → establish mood/style → final artwork.
The Fine-Art Pet Workflow Photograph → extraction/subject control → new background → lighting → painterly treatment → variations → final image for Photoshop.
"Can the Agent build this?" I'll give it increasingly complicated requests and see what happens. When it gets something wrong, I'll show you how talk to the Agent to fix it.
Course Curriculum
The software we are using is Krea.ai it is web based.
Click here to set up an account with Krea.ai
Judy Reinford
Judy Reinford M. Photog., M. Artist, CR., CPP, MAI
Judy's passion for photography began when she was just six years old. She vividly remembers spending hours in the darkroom with her grandpa, the gentle glow of the red light casting a warm hue over the developing images. There was something magical about watching photos come to life in the developing tray. Her grandpa’s instructions, “don’t turn the light on,” and the silent anticipation as the image emerged, left a lasting impression on her. That early experience in the darkroom sparked a fascination with the art of capturing moments and transforming them into visual stories.
In 1989, Judy graduated from Kutztown University with a BFA in Communication Design and Fine Art Photography. She began her career in photography at Hess’s department store, photographing everything from china to jewelry to bed linens. Judy's interest in pet, equine, and zoo photography developed through her involvement in PPA print competitions. This led to a passion for fundraising and donating her finished work to zoo gala silent auctions. She is currently on the board of The Lehigh Valley Zoo Gala Committee, underscoring her dedication to animal conservation.
Judy's studio specializes in pet and equine photography, offering on-location or studio sessions (though they haven't had a horse in the studio yet—just dogs). Her services include digital mixed-media paintings and fairytale composites of both pets and people. Over the past three years, horses have become a significant passion for Judy. She resumed horseback riding in the summer of 2020 and finds photographing these gentle giants, either alone or with their owners, a rewarding experience.
Her teaching seminars have gained national attention, attracting attendees to PPA Community Partners and Photography Guilds across the country. Even small events have seen participants flying in from afar. Achieving the titles of Master Photographer and Master Artist through the Professional Photographers of America (PPA) was an exciting and challenging journey for Judy. PPA offers these prestigious degrees to recognize the significant achievements of its members. Determined to attain both degrees simultaneously, she completed the rigorous process in less than three IPC competitions, a remarkable feat.
In 2023, Judy embraced the future by becoming an educator in the field of AI, teaching the positive aspects and potential of this technology. She is excited to explore how AI can enhance creative processes and push the boundaries of traditional photography and digital art. This new area complements the extensive Photoshop techniques already covered in her online and in-person workshops. I see the future of photography and art evolving rapidly with the integration of advanced technologies like AI. These tools are opening up new possibilities for creativity and expression, allowing artists to push boundaries in ways that were previously unimaginable. I believe that AI will become an integral part of the artistic process, enhancing our ability to create, edit, and share our work.
In this evolving landscape, I hope to be someone on the cutting edge of these advancements, helping to educate and guide students in using AI in a safe and beneficial way. My goal is to demonstrate the positive potential of AI in art and photography, helping others to see the good it can bring to our creative endeavors. By incorporating AI into my workshops and teachings, I aim to provide students with the knowledge and skills they need to leverage these technologies effectively, fostering a new generation of artists who are both innovative and responsible.
PPA 2026 Diamond Photographer Of The Year
5 Time Diamond Photographer
5 Time GIA Nominee
ASP IOD Image Of The Year 2025
ISAP Photographer Of The Year 2024
ASP Images Of Distinction, Best In Show Spring 2024
IPC 2024 Double Gold Medalist
2019-2022 PPA International Diamond Photographer Of The Year – Photographic Open
2023 PPA North Carolina Photographer Of The Year
2023, 2022 & 2020 Animal Image Makers - Best Equine Image
2023 Animal Image Makers - Best In Show
2023 Animal Image Makers - Master Of Animal Imaging
2021 Animal Image Makers - Accredited Professional Of Animal Imagery
PPNC Photographer Of The Year 2023
TXPPA Best Other Domestic Animal 2023
ASP 2nd Place Best Animal Portrait 2023
5 Time (2019- 2023) ASP State Elite Award
2021 MPI International Image Challenge - Digital Art Photographer Of The Year
2020 MPI International Image Challenge - Fine Art Photographer Of The Year
2020 - PPA International Platinum Photographer Of The Year – Master Artist
2019 WPPI Second Half Competition Third Place Animal Portrait
2019 ASP Bronze Medallion
2020 Imaging USA - Image Excellence Award
2019 ASP District Award 2019
Imaging USA - Craftsman Degree
2018 - PPA International Gold Photographer Of The Year – Photographic Open
2018 - PPA International Gold Photographer Of The Year – Master Artist
2018 ASP State Elite Award
2018 - PPA Northeast First Place Animal Portrait
2018 Imaging USA - Master Photography Degree and Mast Artist Degree
2017 - PPA International Gold Photographer Of The Year –Photographic Open
2017 - PPA International Platinum Photographer Of The Year – Master Artist
2016 - PPA International Silver Photographer Of The Year –Photographic Open
2016 - PPA International Gold Photographer Of The Year – Master Artist
