A question people love to debate. Something is art or not based on your interpretation of the word rather than the thing you are questioning. Photography can be very technical for some. To some it is filled with terms and concepts and theories and techniques. It’s all about precision and mastery. To others it’s just about feeling. Some photographers dive deep into the nuances of their media. Others just take pictures.
Is one better that the other. Is one more art and the other less?
It’s probably irrelevant. Art is internal and however you bring it out is up to you.