Why Photography Still Matters in 2026.
The first 500 people to use my link will receive a one month free trial of Skillshare: https://skl.sh/elsvanopstal06261 Thank you Skillshare for sponsoring this video! In a world of endless scrolling and AI-generated images, it's fair to ask: does photography still matter? In this video, I explore why photography remains one of the most valuable creative practices we have. Not because of the gear or the technology, but because of what it does for us. Here are a few reasons why I honestly believe photography is still worth our time in 2026. #Photography #Creativity #Mindfulness #PhotographyCommunity Support my work by buying my zines/ books: https://www.blurb.com/user/elsvanopstal My website: www.els-vanopstal.com My Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/elsvo My Instagram: @elsvo TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Photography lets us express ourselves 04:31 Photography teaches us to see 07:34 Photography gives us visual memories Music is from AUDIIO: Get 70% off your first year of Audiio Pro with code SAVE70: https://audiio.com/partner?oid=1&affi...

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