I love how everyone suddenly thinks they’re a “photographer” the second they buy a digital camera. Like, congratulations on your shiny new DSLR, but maybe learn the basics before slapping “photographer” in your bio. Framing? Composition? Lighting? Ever heard of those? Apparently not, because all I see is point-and-click nonsense.
And the worst part? They charge ridiculous rates. You show up expecting some guidance. “Hey, how should I pose? What should I do with my hands?” But nope. Nada. Just silence while they awkwardly snap away like they’re testing out a disposable camera at a birthday party. Then they dump a bunch of filters on the shots, watermark them (watermarking mediocrity should be a crime), and print them without even asking if you’re happy with the results.
It’s not photography, it’s glorified Instagram filter. If you’re going to call yourself a photographer, at least respect the craft. Learn how to frame a shot, direct your subject, and deliver something worth the price. Otherwise, stop pretending you’re Ansel Adams reincarnated and admit you’re just someone with a camera and a Canva subscription.
Anyway. That’s all from me today.
Photos taken from Hongcun Ancient Village, Huangshan, Anhui, China.