chuasam
Been spending a lot of time on here!
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- Feb 9, 2012
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Everybody should watch the Black Mirror episode 'Nosedive'. We are about three quarters there and its scary.
Thankfully I never embraced social media, which is a little surprising since I'm in the tech field. Forums are the closest I get and only join those associated with one of my many hobbies. I use them to learn from my peers and discuss hobby specific topics. I do use Flickr but more for 'access anywhere' to my photos and to post on the forums. I admit it is nice when I get a new follower or someone 'likes' one of my photos but don't try to make it my purpose in life.
If I were to base how good my photography was based on likes or followers I would have given up photography a long time ago.
I personally, especially on forums, prefer to get criticism than someone just liking a photo. Criticism and proper comments on photos helps you become a better photographer than just someone blindly hitting the like button. I admit doing that myself a lot but I don't feel I'm at a level where I can give good criticism. Hopefully at some point I will and be able to give back more than I take.
My advice, stay far away from IG and the like, continue to use forums like TPF where you can hone your craft by sharing with other photographers. You are good enough, I have seen your work for the last couple years, that you can help out a lot of new photographers. Share your knowledge and extend your own. IG and Social Media will not do that for you.
There’s nothing inherently wrong with Instagram. I post random crap and don’t bother to hashtag. If I get more than 5 likes I consider it cool. If I get zero likes I’m like whatevs. Sam Chua (@chuasam) • Instagram photos and videos