Why can't I send or receive photos in a text message but I can load pictures to Facebook?

[Windows Central Question]

why cant i send or receive photos in a text message but I can load pictures to Facebook?

I can not send or receive photos I have taken with my phone or that friends try to text me. But i can load them to fb. Is there a setting i need to check and if so where do i access that. Am i able to do that on a straight talk phone>