Pay to Play: The Scam Behind ‘Award-Winning’ Photographers

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The Loud Lens: Photography's Middle Finger

Khandie Rees

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Welcome to The Loud Lens, the podcast where creativity meets audacity! Hosted by Khandie Rees—a bold photographer, unapologetic content creator, and business rebel—this show dives into the art of standing out in a world that loves to blend in. Whether you're a photographer, entrepreneur, or creative looking for no-BS advice on thriving in the business and breaking the rules, this is your space to get inspired, laugh, and maybe even rethink your game plan.

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Pay to Play: The Scam Behind ‘Award-Winning’ Photographers

The Loud Lens: Photography's Middle Finger

14 minutes 9 seconds

1 week ago

Pay to Play: The Scam Behind ‘Award-Winning’ Photographers

Congratulations! You’ve been selected as one of the Top 50 Visionary Creative Innovators of 2025!
…Just send us £250 and we’ll email your certificate.

Yeah. We’re going there. In this episode of The Loud Lens, I’m calling out the bullshit behind pay-to-play photography awards, the fake prestige machine, and the obsession with being “award-winning.” Let’s talk about the money, the ego, and the marketing spin — and whether buying your own applause is ever worth it.