There was a time when Instagram felt like a gift. A space where photographers - amateurs, pros, and daydreamers alike - could share their work without overthinking. You'd post a photo because you loved it, not because you hoped it might go viral. You'd scroll through your feed and actually see photography.
Real work. Real voices. Not flat, over-sharpened sunsets chasing engagement. Back then, it felt more like a gallery and less like a casino. But somewhere along the line, we handed it all over to the algorithm.
