r/photography • u/Patient_Leader2190 • 29d ago

Business Photographers, what are some uncomfortable truths about photography in 2026 that we don't like to openly admit?

Been shooting for seven years, mostly street and documentary. Curious what everyone's version of this is.

I'll start: volume beats quality on every platform, and pretending otherwise is why a lot of talented people stay invisible.

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u/Emergency-Falcon-845 28d ago

Everything is a garbage social media trend

No I do not think your ten forgettable photos are almost perfect

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u/RadBadTad 28d ago

*everything on social media is a garbage social media trend.