Can I use AI to change the season of an outdoor photo from Summer to Winter?

Quick Answer (TL;DR)

Yes, AI is excellent for seasonal context switching. You can take a standard outdoor shot and re-process it to feature snow, overcast lighting, or winter attire. However, Nightjar outperforms generic editors here because it changes the environment without altering the product's texture or lighting it incorrectly (e.g., preventing "warm" summer sun reflections on a "cold" winter day).

The Workflow

Changing seasons requires more than just swapping a green tree for a white one. You have to account for:

• Lighting Temperature: Summer is warm (yellow/orange); Winter is cool (blue/grey).
• Shadow Hardness: Summer shadows are harsh; Winter shadows are diffuse.
• Context: Models might need to be wearing different clothes, or the ground needs texture (snow/ice).

How to do it

1. Upload your product.
2. Select the season/mood. In Nightjar, you can select "Winter Lifestyle" or type "snowy street background."
3. Refine Lighting. Ensure the light source matches the new background. Nightjar automatically re-lights the product to match the "overcast" or "snow-reflected" light of the new scene.

Cost Note: Doing this via a traditional photoshoot requires travel or expensive set design. Doing it via Nightjar costs less than $0.10 per image.