Why I’m Posting Less on Social Media

A wedding photographer’s choice to trade scrolling for presence, wellness, and setting a healthier example for his daughter

As a wedding photographer, social media has always felt like part of the job. It’s another avenue for couples to discover my work and where a polished feed can be seen as proof of professionalism. But for quite some time, I’ve been questioning the this constant cycle of creating, posting and scrolling.

I was eventually able to organize my thoughts around the subject - I wanted better balance. Social media has a way of pulling me into perfectionism - crafting the just-right caption, curating images for algorithms and measuring worth in likes and shares. Over time, all that came at a price. Instead of fueling creativity, it often drained it. And instead of leaving me energized, it left me distracted and restless. Experts in psychology and well-being have long pointed out this trade-off: social media offers connection, but often at the expense of focus and genuine presence.

One of my biggest reasons for stepping back is actually quite personal. I have a ten-year-old daughter who notices how I spend my time. Now, I’ve been conscious of my social media use when she’s around, but I’m not naïve enough to think she doesn’t notice me scrolling on my phone from time to time. If I tell her presence matters but she sees me scrolling away, that message doesn’t land. Modeling healthy behavior matters more than any post I could publish. I’d rather her see me creating or simply paying attention to the world around me than glued to any device.

This isn’t about quitting entirely or preaching against social platforms. They’re still useful tools for sharing work and connecting with couples. But I want to treat them as tools - not as places where my creativity and energy get consumed. That means posting with intention, not pressure. It means spending more time immersed in real life and less in mindless scrolling.

At the heart of wedding photography is presence - capturing moments of joy, love and connection. If I want to keep doing that well, I think I need to practice it myself. By choosing less social scrolling and more real-world perspective, I’m not just protecting my well-being. I’m aligning my work, my family and my life with what matters most.