AI Is Making Gear More Expensive

AI is changing everything for photographers and videographers — and not just creatively.

While a lot of creators are worried about AI replacing photography and video jobs, there’s another side of this conversation that isn’t being talked about enough: AI is driving up the cost of the hardware we rely on.

In this video, I break down how growing AI demand is affecting:

SSD and hard drive prices

CFexpress and SD card costs

RAM upgrades and new computers

GPU prices for video editing and creative workflows

AI companies need massive amounts of GPUs, memory, and storage — and they’re buying it at a scale most creatives can’t compete with. That demand has real consequences for photographers, videographers, filmmakers, and editors trying to keep their gear up to date.

This isn’t a panic video — it’s an honest look at how AI is impacting creatives financially at the same time it’s changing the creative job market.
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If you’re a photographer or videographer navigating AI, rising gear costs, or changing client expectations, I’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments.

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This is part one of a larger conversation about AI and creatives.