Why I've Stopped Caring About Photography Competitions (And Why You Might Want To Also)

Why I've Stopped Caring About Photography Competitions (And Why You Might Want To Also)

I used to submit to photography competitions a lot. I told myself it was for the feedback, the exposure, the community. But honestly? I wanted the validation. A badge from a respected name felt like proof that I was doing something right. Then I watched a First Man Photography video that reframed the whole thing for me, and I haven’t looked at contests quite the same way since. Watch the full tutorial on YouTube