Unsung Snappers are the real heroes of social media
They are the Unsung Snappers — the real heroes of social media.
New research commissioned by Samsung Electronics Australia has prompted them to shine a light on the often-overlooked heroes of social media.
Almost half of those surveyed, admitting to taking photos for a partner, friend or family member's social media at least once a week and about 70 per cent say that taking photos for social media can impact their ability to simply enjoy the moment.
Joshua Gross, Sophie Monk's husband, who uses a Galaxy S25 Edge, is all too familiar with the work required of an Unsung Snapper.
'If the shot doesn't work out, it's on me. While I'm lucky to have a gorgeous subject, I'll often take hundreds of shots to make sure we get 'the one'. There's always the risk of uncontrollable aspects — weather conditions or someone walking into frame without us realising.
'While I'm focused on securing the perfect shot, I have to put my muse first, and with the Galaxy S25 Edge, Samsung has made it easier for hard-working Unsung Snappers like me to get an amazing photo.'
Almost a third of those surveyed have said they frequently get asked to retake a photo by a partner or friend as they aren't happy with their facial expression, with the same percentage of respondents citing that photos are often ruined by someone or something in the background.
Innovative AI editing tools in phone cameras such as the Galaxy S25 Edge mean that Unsung Snappers can make easy and efficient tweaks to photos. Features like Object Eraser, Best Face and Audio Eraser enable quick fixes to problems like photobombers, crowd noises and untimely blinking without having to retake shots.
A Samsung spokesperson says the Galaxy S25 Edge gives photographers the tools they need to nail the shot — so they can focus on and enjoy the moment.
To find out more about Galaxy S25 Edge and other Galaxy smartphones visit:
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