The Digital Harvest Studio Archive
was born from necessity & love.
I wanted a world where creators
could access high-quality food
imagery without gatekeeping or
inflated pricing. When I couldn’t
find that resource, I built it myself
— image by image, dish by dish.
Food is universal. Every culture,
memory, & emotion can be
expressed through a meal.
My archive turns that into art
— a visual library anyone
can use to tell their story.
Roughly 2½ months of solo full-time
creation, organization, & design.
Over 7,000 original images were
produced during that period, all
structured into collections representing
diverse cuisines across the world.
Every image is concepted, art-directed,
& curated by me using a blend of
AI rendering, manual editing, &
design compositing. I treat each
image like a product photo shoot —
crafted with lighting, composition,
& authenticity in mind.
Yes. All works are original & rights-cleared.
AI is simply one of my creative tools — like
a camera or brush — guided by my art
direction, not replacing it. The goal
is accessibility & innovation, not
automation for its own sake.
Through relentless curation. Only the
highest-quality renders make it to the
archive, each reviewed for accuracy,
composition, & visual harmony.
Renders that have slight flaws are
edited in Lightroom using generative
AI when corrections need to be made.
Because creativity should be democratic.
Traditional stock libraries overcharge
for gatekept imagery. I’m offering
professional-grade visuals at prices
that respect both creator & consumer
— affordable, fair, & abundant.
Yes. Buyers can select any combination
of images that fit their needs.
The system automatically applies
bundle pricing tiers so freedom &
affordability go hand in hand.
Every purchase includes commercial
usage rights suitable for branding,
design, marketing, & editorial use.
Extended licenses for mass distribution
are available upon request.
To become the global visual library of
food — a living museum of taste, texture,
& cultural memory. I want to make visual
storytelling accessible to every brand,
educator, & artist worldwide.
Equity & inspiration. I want creators in
every corner of the world — from food truck
owners to filmmakers — to feel empowered
to build their visions without permission.
Every purchase includes commercial
usage rights suitable for branding,
design, marketing, & editorial use.
Extended licenses for mass distribution
are available upon request.
Me — Kai Ibarra. I’m a designer,
educator, & lifelong artist. I’ve been
creating since age four & working
professionally across design, architecture,
& digital media for years. I built the
foundation of my archive solo in 2 1/2
months from July - October 2025.
Sovereignty in action. Owning my story,
my time, & my labor. I’m not chasing
validation — I’m building value for the
world while also building my own self
satisfaction in the process. I’ve been
through so many peaks & valleys
throughout my life & now I feel like
I’m fulfilling a dream & life mission.
Start messy, learn as you go, & protect
your vision. You don’t need permission —
you need persistence & clarity about
your “why”. Make sure you feel 100%
passionate about your work in
order to sustainably pour into it.
The work can feel overwhelming
& even lonely at times when you’re
bringing a new vision into the world alone.
The vision also doesn’t exist without you,
so always check in with yourself & take
your wellness seriously in tandem.
For more information - please email: thedigitalharveststudio@gmail.com