AI For Creatives Took Kit

Ebook + Prompt Pack + Workflow Checklist

What’s Inside

(47 pages – strategy, history, workflows, mindset).

  1. Prompt Cheatsheet (10 pro prompts).

  2. Workflow Checklist (6-steps).

Who’s It For

  1. Creative entrepreneurs.

  2. Photographers, writers, designers.

  3. Small business owners who want branding shortcuts without losing authenticity.

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Why From Me?

I’m not here to sell theory. I’m a working photographer and brand strategist who lives this process daily.

I use AI every day in my own workflow — from editing and storytelling to building campaigns for clients ranging from health practices to resorts on the Western Slope. It’s not about shortcuts. It’s about leverage: using AI to brainstorm, refine, and publish faster while keeping the voice authentic and human.

I’ve applied these tools in real projects — building content for Midwest BioHealth, shaping photography and branding for Ouray Riverside Resort, and supporting regional storytelling efforts like the Delta County campaign that’s now taking shape.

The truth is, most photographers know how to make an image. Few know how to position it, market it, and scale it into a brand. That’s where I stand apart. This toolkit distills what I’ve learned into a system you can put to work immediately — the same system I rely on every day.

About the Author

Markus Van Meter is a Colorado-based photographer, writer, and brand strategist. Through The Western Lensman and his commercial work at markusvanmeter.com, he blends heritage storytelling with modern creative strategy. His clients range from health practices to resorts and tourism boards, and his publications explore how imagery, branding, and technology shape culture in the American West and beyond.

What you’ll learn

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    How to Use AI Without Losing Your Voice
    → Why AI should be treated as a collaborator, not a replacement — and how to ensure every project still feels authentic and original

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    A Practical Workflow You Can Repeat
    → The 6-step process (Kickoff → Curation → Humanization → Polish → Publish → Reflect) that turns raw AI outputs into finished, professional creative work

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    How to Separate Signal from Noise
    → Simple curation techniques for sorting through AI’s outputs quickly and choosing only what aligns with your vision

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    Prompts That Actually Work
    → A cheatsheet of 10 field-tested prompts for brainstorming, branding, storytelling, and breaking creative blocks — ready to copy and paste into your workflow

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    How to Stay Authentic in the Age of Automation
    → Ways to build a recognizable signature style, protect your creative edge, and use AI as leverage instead of a shortcut

Stop fearing AI. Start using it as your creative ally.