SteemIt is, first and foremost, a text platform with images added as an after thought.
Were I to define a platform, I would actually design a photo sharing site optimized for the display and processing of digital photos. I would then design a forum for the display of text.
Sadly, few multi-media companies realize this problem. We get photo sharing sites that prevent the discussion of photos and forums that demand some texts with all photos ... and we have to learn to live with it.
BTW: If I were a photographer, I would join (or create my own) photo sharing site, then use the forums like STEEMIT and HIVE to discuss the photos.