Visual Saturation in 2026: Trends in Entertainment and Popular Media
We are currently witnessing the rise of AI-generated "very very" photos. Paparazzi agencies are terrified. What happens when an algorithm can generate a realistic photo of two feuding celebrities shaking hands? What happens when a "candid" shot is entirely fabricated?
There is a common misconception that popular media requires expensive cameras. It does not. The "very very" aesthetic is often lo-fi.
As we look toward 2025 and beyond, the definition of "very very photos entertainment content and popular media" will mutate.
The Era of Print: Photos were expensive to produce and limited by page counts.