LocalNavy433 Photography

Hello, how the hell are you? If this is your first time here, thanks for stopping by. In this blog, we are going to talk about whether photography is even worth it in 2025. Have you ever thought about whether what you are doing is even worth it anymore? There comes a point where you have to ask yourself why you are even doing something that you used to love. Your images are still good, but you have this nagging feeling that you are just not good anymore. How are you going to overcome this?

Why do you feel this way?

In short, the reason that you would feel that your photography is not worth doing anymore could be as simple as you no longer have the passion you once did. There are so many reasons that one would feel this way. Life events could be taking you away from shooting. The most important thing is not to give up; keep grabbing your camera and start shooting a different genre to grow within your skill set. Learn better lighting techniques to set yourself apart from the crowd.

How to overcome the feeling?

That feeling is so hard to let go of, and I should know; I am going through this right now. The hardest part of overcoming it is to realize why you are making photos in the first place. Go back to your roots and throw yourself back into shooting with gear that you started with. Start writing about how to take images; trust me, it’s harder than you think. Teach a person that is showing interest in photography. The key is to keep putting yourself in a position to have your camera in your hands; this will allow the creative juices to flow better.

What is the point anymore?

This is a personal question that only you can answer. My advice and others’ advice will give some direction, but you will still have to work through this yourself. The point is why you started to shoot in the first place. Look back at your older images and look for that spark again. Try and remind yourself why you started in the first place. Looking to online forums is not going to be the place to go for self-growth in this field. The opinions of others will only take you away from your goals.

How are you going to change it?

Throughout this blog, I have sprinkled advice on how to get out of this rut that you are in. The best way to change it is to just grab the camera, get out, and shoot. Don’t stop; try and think about that first sunrise that you captured a killer image from. Remember the sounds of the wildlife and the smells from the woods that you were in. Remember how the light was kissing the tree tops as you witnessed the world coming to life again. Write about your experiences while out shooting. Remember that everyone goes through this; you are not alone. The only way to truly overcome this is to look within and move forward, my friend.

Bring in all that you know and keep moving forward to grow.

When it comes to photography, you are going to have these ruts, and you are going to see that when you come out on the other side, your photography skills will grow. I am going through this right now, and I know that at the end of the day, I am needing to focus on shooting something that I am not used to shooting in order to be a better photographer. The times that you don’t take to reflect on your work are when you have reached a point of no return. Growth is the only way moving forward with your images. So go out and shoot and enjoy the moment; record it, document it, and use those moments to help in the future for your personal growth. Enjoy, y’all; hope this helps you as much as it helped me in writing the blog post.

Question: Is photography even worth it in 2025?

Reason you feel stuck: Loss of passion, life events, or burnout.

Ways to overcome it:

Go back to your roots & shoot simply.

Try new genres.

Teach someone else.

Keep your camera in your hands.

What’s the point anymore? Only you can answer — revisit why you started.

How to change it: Action > overthinking. Reconnect with moments & sensory details.

Final takeaway: Ruts are part of growth — push through, and your photography will evolve.