20 Memes That Express The Struggles Of Being A Photographer
Being a photographer takes more than just 'pushing a button.'
Photography looks effortless from the outside, until you remember the gear, the editing, the awkward poses, and the endless opinions that come with it. For a lot of photographers, the job is equal parts creativity and chaos, especially now that everyone has a camera in their pocket and a take on what makes a “good” photo.
That tension is exactly what makes photography memes so relatable. An Instagram account built around photographer humor has been sharing jokes, observations, and painfully accurate little moments that anyone behind the lens will recognize.
We pulled together 20 of the funniest ones below, and a few of them hit a little too close to home. Read on.
1. Because viewfinders are overrated
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Photographers know the struggle all too well.
4. A simple Venn Diagram
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5. WHY
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6. The iceberg of photography
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And then there’s the part nobody posts about.
7. The self-doubt is strong
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8. 'Professional'
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9. Success!
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10. A new challenger approaches
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11. Delete it
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That one probably stung a little.
And if your camera brain needs a reset after all that self-doubt, check Your Brain Will Need A Restart After Seeing These 70 Photos.
12. Thanks, friend
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13. Believe it or not, that's not the dumbest question photographers have encountered
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14. 'What's the big deal?'
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15. Thanks, mom
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16. Serious business
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17. Posting for clout
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18. Rude AF
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19. ....Thanks?
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20. Where's my reach at?
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21. Can't make me do it
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Along with the community-building efforts, they’ve created a 'photographerhumor' Discord server for photographers of all levels to chat and support each other. This server exemplifies how a community should be-a collection of people from all walks of life coming together to joke around, offer advice, and cheer each other on as they reach new milestones.
There’s something about sharing memes that has become a universal bonding experience, and I am here for it. If you’re also a fan of sharing memes, then be sure to share this with your friends!
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