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A place to politely discuss the tools, technique and culture of photography.

This is not a good place to simply share cool photos/videos or promote your own work and projects, but rather a place to discuss photography as an art and post things that would be of interest to other photographers.

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How are you sharing your photography these days? (alien.top)

submitted 10 months ago by Stelljanin@alien.top to c/photography@viewfinder.pro

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I'm a hobbyist who enjoys street and landscape photography, and after getting diminishing returns and burn out by posting on Instagram, my photos started amassing in my lightroom library - never to be seen by anyone! I have a website (Adobe Portfolio), but I rarely use it, and it doesn't bring me that much joy.

I recently came across Substack, which is a newsletter/blog type website where you can create long form content, and in my case, photo essays and commentary. This has been a really satisfying alternative to posting on social media - I enjoy writing and it feels like I'm putting more intention behind my work. I think Substack will take off, and I enjoy the niche community of photographers on it.

How are you sharing your photos these days? And, if you're not, why not? What do you think the future is for sharing photography?

And if you're a Substacker already - I'd love to follow you! If this subreddit allows it, drop your Substack below :)

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[–] tedikuma@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

Despite Instagram being pretty lame, I do find it useful because if I'm shooting an event or location I can tag relevant people or organizations and have them see my work. They usually end up sharing on their end and that's a great way to get more eyes on my images and profile. For example, I've been shooting a lot of burlesque shows recently. I'll tag each performer, they'll share, their burlesque friends will see them, and I'll get hired for even more gigs. It works out.

Outside of that I share on Facebook for my friends and family to see. I've also started printing photo zines at home to sell at zine shows. And having someone complement my work while flipping through my zine is a pretty big ego boost, to be honest. Eventually I'm hoping to have my work displayed somewhere, a small gallery maybe.