Social media platforms have a significant impact on creativity for photographers, with constrictive algorithms and toxicity draining their inspiration. Conversely, supportive platforms offer the potential for connection and sharing of work. The pursuit of art is a lifelong learning experience, but comparison with others can lead to feelings of inadequacy. The pressure to gain followers and likes fosters a competitive nature that detracts from authentic creativity, morphing platforms into clickbait contests aimed at quick monetization over community. Monetization changes the type of content that thrives, favoring brief, sensational pieces over substantial works.
The constrictive algorithms, toxicity, and competitive atmosphere of some social media platforms can be a drain on your creativity as a photographer.
Social media platforms fueled by the dopamine rush of followers and likes can sometimes be the worst places to experience an existential crisis about your creativity.
Instead of fostering a sense of community and connection, the algorithms can create a clickbait popularity contest that favors loud and sensational content.
The best kind of content for monetization should ideally be more like a visual snack than a feast.
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