What we don’t see behind every perfect photo in a like-and-scroll world
Today, we see countless images every day: portraits, landscapes, and moments from daily life, all competing for our attention. Yet we rarely think about the effort and choices that go into each photo. Every picture we like has its own story, a process that often goes unnoticed in our fast-paced, digital world.
Do you really need to be everywhere online?
Let's be honest — being a photographer in the age of social media can feel like juggling flaming cameras. Instagram, Threads, Facebook, Twitter/X, Flickr, YouTube, TikTok, maybe even a podcast... It's endless. And if you listen to the general noise online, it sounds like you must do it all. But do you?
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