In the early 2000s, digital photography transitioned from being an “experimental” process to the new normal for photographers, with very few professionals opting for the film and darkroom that was once the standard. This change has led many more people to take up photography as a hobby. It has also been very detrimental for photography overall, and it has hurt photographers.

Question

Before the advent of digital photography, each wasted shot was wasted film. Because of this, photographers had to be very selective in choosing their shots. Today, the digital photographer can take the “machine gun” approach of taking as many shots as they desire, deleting the ones that aren’t perfect. Post-processing technology even allows photographers to remove objects from their shots. This destroys the pursuit of the perfect shot that was once the hallmark of the truly talented photographer.

Question
Use the excerpt to answer the question.

Which piece of evidence in this passage does not support the writer’s argument and should be removed or replaced?

(1 point)
Responses

“The digital photographer can take the ‘machine gun’ approach of taking as many shots as they desire.”
“The digital photographer can take the ‘machine gun’ approach of taking as many shots as they desire.”

“This change has led many more people to take up photography as a hobby.”
“This change has led many more people to take up photography as a hobby.”

“In the early 2000s, digital photography transitioned from being an ‘experimental’ process to the new normal for photographers.”
“In the early 2000s, digital photography transitioned from being an ‘experimental’ process to the new normal for photographers.”

“Post-processing technology even allows photographers to remove objects from their shots.”
“Post-processing technology even allows photographers to remove objects from their shots.”

Answer 1

The piece of evidence that does not support the writer’s argument and should be removed or replaced is:

“This change has led many more people to take up photography as a hobby.”

While this statement acknowledges the increased accessibility of photography due to digital technology, it does not align with the writer’s argument about the detrimental effects of digital photography on the quality and artistry of the craft. Instead, it highlights a positive outcome of the digital transition, which undermines the writer's claims about the negative impacts on photographers and the pursuit of excellence in photography.