How to Use Firefly AI in Adobe Photoshop for Photography (2025 Guide)

What is Firefly AI?

Firefly is Adobe’s generative AI engine, integrated directly into Photoshop, Illustrator, and other Creative Cloud tools. Released as part of the Photoshop 2024–2025 updates, Firefly helps photographers and designers generate new content using text prompts and smart selection tools.

For photographers like Peyman Khorram, Firefly has revolutionized post-production — making it faster, smarter, and more creative.

What Can Firefly AI Do for Photographers?

Here’s a breakdown of how Firefly AI in Adobe Photoshop benefits photography work:

1. Generative Fill

Remove or replace elements using a simple text prompt.

Example:

• Remove a distracting object → “Remove bottle from background”

• Replace a background → “Replace with moody forest backdrop”

🔗 Official Guide: Generative Fill with Firefly

2. Content-Aware Background Expansion

Crop a tight photo? Use Firefly to extend the background with seamless AI fill — great for jewelry or product shots.

3. Creative Scene Generation

Build entire scenes using prompts like:

• “Golden hour skyline”

• “Marble texture with soft shadows”

Helpful for commercial mockups and stylized product photography.

4. Lighting Adjustment with AI

With Firefly’s new AI-powered lighting tool, you can:

• Simulate natural light direction

• Adjust shadows & highlights

• Add depth to flat images

5. Generative Text Effects for Branding

Want to stylize client names or logos in a shoot? Firefly allows AI text effects with material prompts:

• “Text in gold leaf”

• “Text made of fire”

• “Crystal style typography”

How to Access Firefly AI in Photoshop

1. Open Photoshop (2024 or newer)

2. Select a layer or object

3. Click Generative Fill from the context bar

4. Type your prompt → click Generate

Watch Adobe’s Firefly Tutorial for Beginners

Note: You need an Adobe Creative Cloud subscription. Firefly uses credit tokens for AI generation.

Peyman Khorram’s Workflow with Firefly

As a commercial photographer, Peyman uses Firefly in these ways:

• Jewelry Photography: Replacing harsh reflections with AI-matched textures

• Portraits: Softening backgrounds or extending image canvas

• Studio Work: Stylizing props or adding digital overlays

Explore Peyman’s Portfolio

Pros and Cons of Using Firefly AI

Pros	Cons
Easy to use	Requires newer Photoshop version
Fast image manipulation	AI results may need refining
Time-saving for photographers	Limited credits in free plan
Seamless background edits	Not yet perfect for complex human edits

Internal Links:

• The Best AI Retouching Tools for Photographers

• Jewelry Photography Services

• Blog: AI Background Removers for Photographers

• Book a Session with Peyman

🌐 External Links:

• Adobe Firefly Official Page

• Photoshop AI Editing Tutorials

• B&H Photoshop Software

• Creative Bloq – Firefly Review

Final Thoughts

AI won’t replace photographers — but it’s replacing boring, repetitive editing tasks. Firefly in Adobe Photoshop is a game-changer for creators, especially those working in product, jewelry, and portrait photography.

Want your next shoot to integrate the latest tools? Let Peyman Khorram help you combine creativity with AI precision.

Book a session now and experience next-gen photography.