>>4230345I had something of an interest in photography, but I am poor and I lacked the equipment until my early 30s. Snapshitting with my phone let me take more chances and learn as I go. I enjoy a cinematic look and admire film directors, so I enjoy cropping and using various aspect ratios. I got better at making sure I didn't make as many mistakes, requiring adjustments in post. As limited as a phone camera is, it does force one to make the best of the situation. Though I still dislike taking photos near other people and not many people are in my photos. I'll focus on buildings or landscapes.
One motivation I had in the beginning was to post my work on IG and get 'local famous' as a photographer, then make some money from it. Seemed like the only way I could escape being a NEET as well. After posting almost 2K photos, this didn't happen. I scraped my way to just a hundred followers and they are not active. I went from posting 50 photos in two weeks to 5 photos in two weeks - I maintain a backlog. I would show friends and relatives my work and they liked it. Even some people I knew in a professional context liked my stuff. One encouraged me to start a website and I did, but it failed hard. I have come to terms with the fact that I will never be able to monetize it and that the general public do not care; but I still enjoy taking photos for the sake of taking photos.
Over time, I have become more selective and I try not to repeat shots I have taken. I only post local stuff, but if I'm in a place I don't often go and something interesting is there, I will take some photos. As a frustrated photographer or cameraman or director, I still enjoy taking photos. It may be pointless for me too, and there's no-one really left to show my work to, but I still like doing it.
