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Ep. 055: The Photography Game is Rigged
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Let’s have a real talk about what’s happening in the photography world.
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But here’s the thing… that game? It’s not built for you. It’s built to keep you running in circles, burning out, and forgetting why you started taking photos in the first place.
I’ve played it. I’ve seen behind the curtain. And I think it’s time we stop pretending that validation from companies means success.
Podcast Title: Generator
Episode Title: The Photography Game is Rigged
Episode Number: 55
Publish Date: 12 July 2025
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• Why so many great photographers get stuck chasing approval
• How the industry benefits from your burnout
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• A better way forward without selling your voice for exposure
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Episode Title: The Photography Game is Rigged
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