Ep. 1 The Photography Community Can Be Weird Sometimes So Let's Talk About It.
Episode Summary:
In the first-ever episode of Between the Frames, I dive into something a lot of photographers have probably felt at some point—the good, the bad, and the sometimes toxic side of the photography community.
Photography should be about creativity, storytelling, and passion. But let’s be honest—comparison culture, gatekeeping, and the chase for validation can make it feel more like a competition than an art form. In this episode, I talk about my own experiences, the frustrations that come with being part of an online photography space, and how to navigate it all without losing sight of why you love taking photos in the first place.
What You’ll Hear in This Episode:
📸 The Best and Worst Parts of the Photography Community – Why connection and inspiration can be great, but the negativity can be exhausting.
🤯 Comparison Culture & Social Media Burnout – The trap of constantly measuring your work against others and why Instagram doesn’t define your worth as a photographer.
🎥 Gear Obsession vs. Creativity – A real story about how a guy’s opinion of my photo changed when he found out I shot it on an iPhone.
🔥 Clout Chasing & Trend Hopping – Why so many people prioritize going viral over actually creating meaningful work (and my own experience with this in Kyoto).
🛑 How to Stop Letting the Community Drain You – Tips on avoiding negativity, curating your social media feed, and making photography fun again.
Key Takeaways:
✅ Your worth isn’t tied to likes, follows, or what camera you own. Some of the best photographers don’t even have Instagram.
✅ Photography is supposed to be fun. If social media is making you hate it, take a step back and shoot for yourself.
✅ Curate your creative space. Unfollow accounts that make you feel like crap, follow the ones that inspire you, and engage with the right people.
✅ Find your people. Not everyone in the photography community is toxic—surround yourself with creatives who actually support and uplift each other.
✅ Forget perfection. Growth isn’t about making flawless images—it’s about taking photos, experimenting, and learning along the way.
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