J Wan

I used to rely on stock photos for my business, but it was always a frustrating process. Either the images felt too staged, overused and generic, or I’d spend ages searching and still not find exactly what I needed. Even when I found something close, I’d have to tweak it in Adobe Photoshop just to make it fit my brand guidelines. I came across Aux Machina while looking for an alternative, and it’s been a huge upgrade. Unlike other AI tools I’ve tried, it doesn’t require long, complicated prompts to get a decent result. I just describe what I need in plain language, and within seconds, I get a set of images that actually work. What surprised me most was how natural and realistic the results look, there’s none of that artificial, over-processed look that some AI-generated images have. I’ve mainly used it for social media and marketing materials, and it’s been a massive time saver. Instead of settling for whatever stock photo comes closest, I can generate exactly what I need. If I want to tweak something, I don’t have to start over—I can refine the image and keep adjusting it until it’s right. It’s made a noticeable difference in how my content looks. The images feel unique instead of recycled, and they actually match the tone I’m going for. I wouldn’t go back to stock photos after using this.