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<blockquote data-quote="Andy Smith" data-source="post: 5353" data-attributes="member: 20"><p>I do not think its dying as a niche really, and why say it's a niche anyway? I actually don't think photography is a niche by any means.</p><p>To be honest, I see more people taking photographs these days than ever before, ok a lot are using phones because it is more convenient for them to get images online straight away, but the fact remains they are taking photos with a camera and it is still art. I use my phone from time to time for shots when I do not have my camera on hand.</p><p>A also notice people transitioning from phones to dedicated cameras for videos, vlogging, and image taking.. maybe they are wanting more control, or the camera offers better image quality and they have the desire to improve their output. </p><p>Young people take lots of photos and share them online because it is a communal thing, they feel a need to impress for a fleeting moment which is why they want images posted quickly, but more and more are now taking the time to edit the images, or video and post a better final product few days later. </p><p>For some it is about interaction because it earns them money, it's a job by all accounts to them, a means of earning an income, so the more they post, the more they earn. Some want fast turnaround like a fast food outlet really, the more the merrier, while others are transitioning to quality output with fewer posts to get their numbers.</p><p>The introduction of digital cameras instead of film cameras significantly made photography more accessible to a wider range of people due to its convenience. This allowed for more images to be taken and shared online, creating new avenues for photographers to showcase their work, phone cameras just took this one step further.</p><p>There are more photographers now than ever before, but certain genres like wildlife, fashion, weddings, portraits, astro still require dedicated equipment and cannot really be handled with just a phone camera.</p><p>Overall, the dynamics of photography is still evolving, and adapting to new technology and social trends, it has not died as a niche. </p><p>The young generation today want quick access to messages and comments, they have no patience to wait for a few days for someone to comment on their image. If they don't get immediate response they just post another one of a dog, cat or food.</p><p>We have to remember though that the younger generation have grown up with phones in their hands, and posting photos online is a natural part of their behaviour and the way they communicate with each other. They feel compelled to share photos to show others that they have an exciting life, and it helps them feel connected and avoid the fear of being left out. </p><p>Today, everyone communicates through digital platforms, but i do think forums have their place for serious and interested people. They will never compete with the likes of Instagram for subscribers due to the nature of the participants and what they want out of the interaction, but quality over quantity is what we visit forums like this one for.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Andy Smith, post: 5353, member: 20"] I do not think its dying as a niche really, and why say it's a niche anyway? I actually don't think photography is a niche by any means. To be honest, I see more people taking photographs these days than ever before, ok a lot are using phones because it is more convenient for them to get images online straight away, but the fact remains they are taking photos with a camera and it is still art. I use my phone from time to time for shots when I do not have my camera on hand. A also notice people transitioning from phones to dedicated cameras for videos, vlogging, and image taking.. maybe they are wanting more control, or the camera offers better image quality and they have the desire to improve their output. Young people take lots of photos and share them online because it is a communal thing, they feel a need to impress for a fleeting moment which is why they want images posted quickly, but more and more are now taking the time to edit the images, or video and post a better final product few days later. For some it is about interaction because it earns them money, it's a job by all accounts to them, a means of earning an income, so the more they post, the more they earn. Some want fast turnaround like a fast food outlet really, the more the merrier, while others are transitioning to quality output with fewer posts to get their numbers. The introduction of digital cameras instead of film cameras significantly made photography more accessible to a wider range of people due to its convenience. This allowed for more images to be taken and shared online, creating new avenues for photographers to showcase their work, phone cameras just took this one step further. There are more photographers now than ever before, but certain genres like wildlife, fashion, weddings, portraits, astro still require dedicated equipment and cannot really be handled with just a phone camera. Overall, the dynamics of photography is still evolving, and adapting to new technology and social trends, it has not died as a niche. The young generation today want quick access to messages and comments, they have no patience to wait for a few days for someone to comment on their image. If they don't get immediate response they just post another one of a dog, cat or food. We have to remember though that the younger generation have grown up with phones in their hands, and posting photos online is a natural part of their behaviour and the way they communicate with each other. They feel compelled to share photos to show others that they have an exciting life, and it helps them feel connected and avoid the fear of being left out. Today, everyone communicates through digital platforms, but i do think forums have their place for serious and interested people. They will never compete with the likes of Instagram for subscribers due to the nature of the participants and what they want out of the interaction, but quality over quantity is what we visit forums like this one for. [/QUOTE]
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