Is the usage of the word so-called here correct or should it follow an article?
She took (some/the?) so-called grungy photos.
It's OK.
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All 3 options are correct.
She took so-called grungy photos. This is a very general statement.
She took some so-called grungy photos. This is a less general statement.
She took the so-called grungy photos. This is a specific statement. The speaker thinks the listener knows about these photos.