#digital photography debate

Is the insistence on shooting in RAW just elitist gatekeeping for most people?

Does spending hours editing a photo mean you failed at taking it right?

Raw vs. JPEG: is "shooting for the edit" just an excuse for bad technique on set?

Are "real photographers" just gatekeeping if they say you shouldn't use presets and filters for professional work?

Do filters and presets make you a photographer, or just someone who can edit a bad photo?

Are YouTubers and Instagram "photographers" ruining real photography for everyone else?