This is how Instagram has ruined photography
Sep 9, 2024
Dunja Đuđić
Dunja Djudjic is a multi-talented artist based in Novi Sad, Serbia. With 15 years of experience as a photographer, she specializes in capturing the beauty of nature, travel, concerts, and fine art. In addition to her photography, Dunja also expresses her creativity through writing, embroidery, and jewelry making.
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Is Instagram a source of inspiration for photographers, or has it actually ruined photography? Photographer Christian Irmler believes that it’s the latter. In his recent video, he argues that while the platform has undoubtedly inspired countless people to pick up a camera, it actually has a negative impact on photography s an art form.
Like many of us, Christian began his photographic journey long before Instagram. We’ve witnessed the birth, the rise, and the changes of Instagram and the impact it’s had. In the video, he argues that the platform’s emphasis on likes, followers, and trends has led to a decline in the quality of photography. Instead of focusing on the artistic aspects of their craft, many photographers are more concerned with capturing the perfect shot for their Instagram feed. This, Christian believes, has resulted in a homogenization of photographic styles and a loss of individuality.
“The sad thing is that it seems at least that there are not many Instagram users interested in getting really better in improving their photography, not for Instagram, for themselves,” Christian says. He points out that while the number of photographers has skyrocketed, interest in the art of photography has significantly decreased. He also shares some graphs to back this claim, for whose of you who enjoy statistics.
What can we do to make better photos?
While it’s easy to get caught up in the loop of social media, Christian believes that there are things we can do to really improve the quality (not just quantity) of our photos. And to make them stand out and not satisfy the form of whatever the current trend is.
The key is to focus on the fundamentals of photography and to develop a deep connection with your subject matter. “The most important thing here is actually do what you love, not your followers,” Christian emphasizes. By finding your passion and pursuing it with dedication, you can create meaningful and impactful photos that will make you recognizable. Plus, you will truly enjoy the process of shooting, editing, and experimenting with your craft – and isn’t that the whole point?
[How Instagram Ruined Photography via FStoppers]
Dunja Đuđić
Dunja Djudjic is a multi-talented artist based in Novi Sad, Serbia. With 15 years of experience as a photographer, she specializes in capturing the beauty of nature, travel, concerts, and fine art. In addition to her photography, Dunja also expresses her creativity through writing, embroidery, and jewelry making.
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There is a pizza place here that advertises “Instagrammable Pizzas”. meaning that they will make you the most bizarre pie ever to draw attention to your ‘Gram. And of course as we all know, people have died for Selfies and have defiled once sacred outdoor spaces. It’s tiring.
The only reason I once had an IG account is because of a workshop I was taking — the instructor required it. I dumped the account soon after.
tl;dnr: It didn’t.