iPhone Photography & Filmmaking: Best ChatGPT Prompts and App Integrations for Creators

The rise of ChatGPT has led many creators to explore how they can best use it to enhance their creative process. It’s already transforming workflows and will continue to do so, especially for photographers and filmmakers. From prompts that help improve productivity to tools that spark inspiration, ChatGPT offers powerful ways to stay creative. With its new app integration features, this article will explore how to automate your creative workflow using ChatGPT.

ChatGPT is a great way to have a co-creator by your side. You can save time brainstorming shot ideas, scripts, and even captions. It can also help with overarching storytelling connecting certain shots, rethinking the order, and more. If you already have a visual in mind, ChatGPT can help you implement it and bring it to life. For example, if you want a sunset shoot at the beach using portrait mode, it can tell you which lens to use, what time to shoot, and which beach to go based off your location.

When crafting your own prompts, use this format: mention what gear you’re using, the context, and your overall goal. This will allow ChatGPT to provide more detailed steps and settings, not just theory. The goal of these prompts is to give you actionable steps.

ChatGPT is still rolling out direct app‐connector options, and the available integrations are currently limited. In Business or Enterprise workspaces, you can connect apps via the Connectors menu but only if your workspace admin has enabled those connectors. Otherwise, the experience where you just type the app name and ChatGPT searches it may not be active for you.

Below is an image showing the apps currently available to connect directly within ChatGPT for all accounts. To find this list, go to the bottom left corner of your window and click your profile. When the menu appears, select Settings > Connectors, and the list of available options will pop up for you to choose from.

1. Canva

Canva is great for creating storyboards and organizing your thoughts. Overall, you can use the integration to find your Canva projects, create a YouTube thumbnail, or ask for feedback on your designs.

2. VSCO

While VSCO can’t connect directly within the app yet, you can upload a photo and ask for editing tips to elevate it.

For example, I uploaded an image I shot in Marrakech, Morocco using the SANDMARC Telephoto 2x Lens and asked: “I uploaded a photo and want to edit it in VSCO. Can you suggest several editing themes and give specific VSCO filters and slider settings for each style?”

ChatGPT then listed various themes like Natural, Cinematic, Warm Travel Look, and Vintage. I chose Vintage, and it presented these five options:

"1️⃣ Warm Vintage Film

Classic golden-hour warmth with subtle film texture.

Filter: A4 (Analog / Warm)
Strength: +8
Exposure: -0.5
Contrast: -1
Temperature: +1.5
Tint: +0.5
Grain: +2.5
Fade: +2
Vignette: +1

🪶 Best for portraits and soft sunlight scenes.

2️⃣ Faded 70s Aesthetic

Muted tones, low contrast, and a hint of nostalgia.

Filter: J5 (Minimalist / Warm Fade)
Strength: +10
Exposure: +0.7
Contrast: -2
Temperature: +0.5
Tint: -0.5
Grain: +3
Fade: +4
Vignette: +1.5

🌿 Perfect for retro travel or outdoor photos.

3️⃣ Cool Retro Polaroid

Soft blue shadows and pink highlights — the instant film look.

Filter: AL3 (Vintage Allure)
Strength: +7
Exposure: +0.3
Contrast: -1
Temperature: -0.5
Tint: +1
Grain: +2
Fade: +3
Vignette: +1

📷 Ideal for pastel tones or washed daylight.

4️⃣ Cinematic Vintage

Muted contrast, cinematic color palette, soft blacks.

Filter: A10 (Analog / Cinematic)
Strength: +9
Exposure: -0.3
Contrast: -1.5
Temperature: +0.8
Tint: +0.3
Grain: +2.8
Fade: +2.5
Vignette: +1.5

🎬 Best for dramatic lighting or moody environments.

5️⃣ Sepia Nostalgia

Warm brown undertones and a timeless, dusty look.

Filter: M5 (Muted / Moody)
Strength: +8
Exposure: -0.3
Contrast: -2
Temperature: +1.8
Tint: +0.2
Grain: +3.5
Fade: +4
Vignette: +2

☕ Gives your photo a warm, aged print feel."

From this list, I chose the M5 filter, and in the comparison below, you can really see how it gives a more muted, moody feel, the sunset is no longer as apparent.

3. Notion

Notion helps streamline photoshoots and film shoots by organizing locations, gear, crew, and shot lists in one place. You can track progress, upload notes or images, and manage edits and feedback. With ChatGPT integration, it can also summarize shoot notes, create checklists, or turn your entries into blog drafts. For example, “Create a 2-day shooting plan with sunrise/sunset times.”

This is just a glimpse of how ChatGPT can help guide your creative process in iPhone photography and filmmaking. The best way to discover how it can integrate into your creative flow is to simply ask it. Stanford professor Jeremy Utley shares a great prompt: “You are an AI expert, and I’d love your help and consultation. Can you ask me one question at a time until you understand my job, workflow, KPIs, and objectives—so that you can make two recommendations (one obvious and one non-obvious) on how I can leverage AI in my work?”

To make AI feel more personal and aligned with your creativity, use this prompt to explore new possibilities. Mention the apps you use, and let ChatGPT show you how AI can elevate your workflow.