AI
Why Generic AI Tools Fall Short for Photographers
Harry Lensman
3 min read
ChatGPT is smart — but it doesn’t know your business.
ChatGPT is an incredible writing partner. I use it daily.
But here’s the raw truth:
Generic AI has zero awareness of how photography businesses operate.
You tell it:
“Write a reply to this inquiry”
It does — confidently — but with guesses:
- Wrong pricing
- Wrong deliverables
- Wrong tone for the event type
- Promises for dates already booked
- Travel expenses missing or incorrect
It forces you to:
- Double-check every single line
- Switch tabs constantly
- Repeat context every time
- Babysit the output so you don’t undercharge or overpromise
It helps… but it never owns the workflow.
Menvin flips the responsibility:
- You define packages, fees, voice, calendar
- It applies them, every time
- It drafts directly into your email Drafts folder
- You stay in control — final approval is always yours
Same inbox. Same workflow. Zero prompting.
Photographers don’t need a chatbot. They need a reliable email brain that understands how they run their business.