I don’t know if you've noticed, but photography is becoming way too boring and predictable. With phone processing, presets, AI edits, and social media trends, too many images are beginning to look the same. The problem isn’t necessarily that this is happening but that too many of us are okay with it.
Of course, there are numerous outliers. All around the world, photographers are pushing against delivering easy, friction-free results in pursuit of something unique and authentic. The recent 2026 World Press Photo Contest is a perfect example of this, with photos ranging from a polar bear on a dead whale to a lady socializing with a robot.
