#photography debate

Should you still shoot in manual mode or is automatic good enough now?

Do film purists secretly look down on digital photographers, or is the old vs. new debate just online noise?

Are YouTubers and influencers ruining photography by making gear the entire focus?

Is gear the real barrier to great photography, or is it just an excuse for bad composition?

Does spending over $1,000 on a lens actually make you a better photographer, or just broker?

Is editing a photo to perfection "cheating," or is raw unedited work just lazy photography?

Has gear culture ruined photography for everyone except the financiers and collectors?

Is "real photography" dying because everyone just shoots on their phone now?

Would you ever go back to shooting full manual for commercial work

What's your take on the whole "filmic look" obsession in wedding photography?

Is "vintage lens character" just a polite way to excuse softness and flaring?

Does anyone else find constant gear upgrades kill actual creativity in photography?

Do hybrid photo-video cameras force you to compromise both mediums, or are they the only sensible choice?

Are smartphone cameras killing real photography, or are DSLR snobs just gatekeeping?

Are professional video makers just gatekeeping with all their gear talk?

Is phone photography really killing the art of real cameras?

Has raw processing become a crutch for lazy photographers who can’t nail exposure in-camera?

Why do hardcore photographers act like anyone who uses auto mode isn't a "real" photographer?

Are 50mm prime lenses overrated, or is everyone else just bad at composition?

Do you actually need a $3,000 lens, or is it just gear snobbery?