Does Location Even Matter?

I’ve lost track of how many times I’ve posted a photo to social media and get been asked “where was this taken?”. So many people are location oriented, maybe the internet has made us that way? I have seen photos of some places so much that I can often tell where it is without even having been there. Photography is different things to different people and for some, it’s a way to document their travels.

Photo of the Week #233

I have been working behi1nd the scenes to get some much needed work done on the site. If you come back here periodically you will be seeing some updates that will help to make the overall experience better. I advocate for all photographers to have their own website, even if they aren’t actually a professional. Social media isn’t as friendly toward photographs as they once were and it’s getting hard to even be seen these days. Your own site is a sure way to display your work the way you want it to be displayed., no compression or alterations involved.

Photo of the Week # 222

It is said that if you don’t step out of your comfort zone, you don’t grow. I believe this to be true and I value critique in my photography a great deal, but I think that many people look for critique in places that aren’t valuable. The vast majority of people on social media don’t know a good photo, have you seen them complimenting each other on their blurry profile photos? Your friends or family likewise aren’t the people to look to for honest opinions, they like everything you do, or maybe they don’t but they aren’t going to tell you if that’s the case.

For valuable critique, look to people whose work you admire, for obvious reasons. Maybe find a friend you trust who is willing to be honest with you? I don’t wait and count social media likes but I do notice when a few certain people engage because I trust and follow those people. Those are the opinions I do value.

As usual, thoughts and comments always welcome.