Have you noticed that your recent work isn’t getting as much attention as your old photos? If you post a lot on social media, the algorithms may have something to do with it (to some degree). But another perspective to take in is that this is a normal progression of things. The reality is, no one really cares about your photography (at least not exactly the way you do), but for Sean Tucker, that’s also totally okay.
In the video above, Tucker offers his insights on the topic, but also assures that this lack of attention may actually be a good sign. His friend Simon Baxter also joined in to share some examples from the field of landscape photography.
One of the factors that Tucker noted is that there will always be more beginners in any form of art. So naturally, there will be more of them who will find your early work easier to understand, and maybe even emulate. But, as these beginners progress into their craft or reach their creative maturity, they tend to have way less time to spend on social media and interact around other people’s work. They’d be out there busy doing more work.
Meanwhile, Baxter also raised an important point: by nature of social media, people these days have very short attention spans and are constantly distracted by “bite-sized” content. As such, if your photography has already reached its maturity, it will be more nuanced or complex. It will only gain attention from viewers who are willing to spend extra time analyzing and appreciating the nuances or messages of your work.
Do you agree with Tucker and Baxter’s points above? Share your insights in the comments below, or in our group discussion if you’re already part of the Photofocus Community!
