@meganclarks
"Instagrammable" shots pulls focus from immersion—turning moments into staged performances, crowding spots, and creating unrealistic expectations via filters and edits. It can reduce authentic engagement to proof for social media, making the journey feel mediated rather than lived. Yet, mindful photography can enhance memory without dominating the present.https://www.nytimes.com/2016/09/25/magazine/what-we-see-when-we-look-at-travel-photography.html
https://howlermag.com/the-impact-of-instagram-travel-on-photography-and-experience
https://erinoutdoors.com/ethics-of-travel-photography
https://www.fullframeinsurance.com/how-photos-shape-travel-plans