Some photography enthusiasts say that social media is destroying the art of photography. While this statement could be true in some ways, it’s best to think that it’s “social media for photography” rather than “social media vs. photography”. Photographers who have started their career in others platforms and have transferred to social media can attest that the platform works for the art just fine.
Photographers nowadays have more reach than photographers before who would have their work published to be noticed. With personal social media accounts gaining following from people around the globe, the spread of pictures taken by professional photographers are seeing more light than those of the past. However, using the social media as an avenue for sharing professionally captured photographs has its drawbacks.
Social media is known by many as a giver of instant gratification. Posting your photographs online, especially when they are not what the people are looking for, may not gain a like or even a closer view. Few of the Internet’s population is interested in professionally shot photographs, as most would rather choose Instagram posts by their favorite personalities. It has become a daily thing that a thoroughly conceived picture may not garner the applause of social media regulars.
Being successful in making your mark in photography with the help of social media can be challenging, but it would always be worth it. Reaching your favorable audience and sharing with them your best work will surely help your art thrive in a platform once thought to be its enemy.
Jack Elway is a retired photographer who has traveled around the country to take photos of national parks. At present, he is in Denver spending time by himself to shoot the wilderness there. Follow his blog for updates about photography.
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Social media is known by many as a giver of instant gratification. Posting your photographs online, especially when they are not what the people are looking for, may not gain a like or even a closer view. Few of the Internet’s population is interested in professionally shot photographs, as most would rather choose Instagram posts by their favorite personalities. It has become a daily thing that a thoroughly conceived picture may not garner the applause of social media regulars.
Being successful in making your mark in photography with the help of social media can be challenging, but it would always be worth it. Reaching your favorable audience and sharing with them your best work will surely help your art thrive in a platform once thought to be its enemy.
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