I saw the topic of my essay and I asked myself “What the Word Looks Like from the Viewpoint of Me as a Photographer?” my answer to this question would simply be that when you’re a photographer you view things different than what the average person would view it as. In other words I basically saying that they don’t really have that creative fill in their mind, I learned that when it comes to photography, photographers they are basically like an artist but instead of painting pictures on a canvas they take pictures that bring meaning and creativity out in a photo. When it comes to taking pictures as an photography you can and be as diverse as much is possible because it my opinion as a photographer you have to stand out from all the other photojournalists. Since there is such a great deal of photographers you have to expand your mind and really look at things with meaning.
People might not recognize this but photographers have an advantage against a lot of people but the creativity that they have runs so deep. They view things in different aspects and they can make something greater than what it really is. For example if there’s an old abandon house most people probably would not pay any attention to it, but with a photographer they can take a picture and bring life back into that house with a photo. Others may not agree with my statement but that’s just how I see it as. I personally use to think that photographers go to big fancy cites, take a picture, and it looks nice but I was wrong it has more depth and detail than that.
As a photographer you look at everything and you see if you could actually that something into a great photo or not. When I taking pictures I have a tendency to wander in different places to see what I could f...
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...er it’s good to have to different sources. In others words what I’m saying is that you can take photos in black and white or digital. When it comes down to it I choose to go with digital only because I like to see my mistakes and try and correct them. With a black or white camera you can see what you have taken and to me it’s stressful because you don’t know if you messed up or made it blurry. But at the end of the day you have to take risks in this type of field, try to correct you mistakes.
In conclusion, my view of taking pictures is that it is always significant and best to keep an open mind when it comes to things like this. Taking pictures has actually open a different world for me. I view a lot of things differently. Being a photographer has given me a great deal of knowledge when it comes to creativity and creating a diverse and creative image.
Photographs are able to give many points of view as well but by changing the lighting it could seem to have been shot at a different time of day; change the angle and it could look like a completely different thing. Although these two combined would make a great story, photographs alone aren’t always enough or reliable; they could be taken out of context and misinterpreted by the public. Because the fact that photographs are easier and have many ways of being manipulated, they don’t really apply to the ethos, pathos and logos of a narrative, which is why a narrative is more important to a story.
Globally, different art forms do not necessarily throw their definition in your face. It should be interpreted for subsequent comprehension. (Grundberg 1990: 3) Even though the extra information such as a caption and additional background info can be beneficial to the analysis of a photograph, it is not compulsory to the interpretation and consequent emotional response. (Butler 2009: 66) So, being more dependent on personal perspective, a photograph is widely open to different kinds of interpretation.
Photography is defined at the art or practice of taking and processing photographs. To understand photography is having insight or good judgment to know how to take the picture, but also edit it if need be. Does photography limit our understanding of the world? What some people haven’t realized is that photography is all around us, whether it is in the person’s mind to see it or not. While we see photography throughout our daily routine, people dismiss the small types of photography and focus on the bigger sceneries like other countries beautiful cities and landscapes. It’s true that in this day and age, most photographs we see have been altered in some way. When photographers use Photoshop to edit our photos, we use many different ways to make that image appealing to the eye. Although, photographers unless told to do so will not change an image into something totally absurd that takes away from being astatically pleasing. Images are a gateway to the insight of the rest of the world’s cultures landscapes, and architecture, and photography is the key aspect to it. Photography is a one way to see the world, but it is better if you go and travel around the world to see it. In order to see if photography actually limits our understanding, we have to first look at the positive side of photography.
“Recently, photography has become almost as widely practiced an amusement as sex and dancing, which means that, like every mass art form, photography is not practiced by most people as an art. It is mainly a social rite, a defense against anxiety, and a tool of power” (Sontag 8). After reading this quote in my head multiple times, I started to realize that people use it for different purposes. When I took a photography class in college, it was under the category “art.” Which made me think of it as a form of art, when there are so many other ways to view photography. Sontag changed my opinion about photography after further interpreting her quote because to have a camera in our hand, being able to capture the world through our lens is to have a tool of
Photography is one of many ways people choose to express themselves. It is not only a career path but a hobby for many. Photos can be used to express any type of emotion, thing or event, realistic or not. Therefore, those who are pro-editing believe that the invention of photo editing software has simply made easy a new way to create artistic and unique masterpieces that truly allow them the freedom they desire. Photo editing gives a photographer the option to produce something that has no boundaries, such as realism. The supporters see photo manipulation as an enhancement more so than an illusion. Photo editing is not only used to creatively express something that otherwise would be impossible, but also as a way ...
This is what I wondered too,before I knew about and became fascinated with conceptual photography. I came across several photos that changed me forever. I learned about conceptual photography and began to explore that for several months before actually trying it out myself. I used what I had and created some self portraits that conveyed a whole message. I created a series of images that communicated how someone can drown in their thoughts even while they look perfectly fine to the world around them. This drove me to continue to practice my passion and to share it with those on my social media platform.
To begin with, photography appeared to me as something entertaining a simple step in which one took a camera and simply shot a photograph of oneself or a friend. When I was handed my schedule for Mrs. Jones’s class, I felt as if this class had in store a special reward for me. As the days went by, Instead of being anxious of getting out of class I had a craving for additional time in the class. The class kept my eyes glued to the screen ...
The more lighting, composition, and color are understood by the photographer, the easier it becomes to create photographs that evoke emotions from the viewers. Once again, all of the different aspects of color that are included in one photograph would not be possible without the element of light. These elements combined also enables the photographer to share one’s vision with others. Like most disciplines, once these techniques are routinely used, they become second nature for the
Photography is a mindful medium of expression, perspective, interpretation and can sometimes be truth. The changes throughout the history of photography have changed how people see the image they're looking at. In the 19th century, they were no editing options or software of any kind. You just go through the process and take the photo and people could easily tell it was real. Of course it would a shock to see what was once a real life event in that time period, but then transferred on paper "capturing" the moment itself. The truth could easily been seen, now in the 21st century, most of that has changed. There are
Have you ever seen a painting or picture that captivates you and directly stirs up emotion within you? More than likely, you have. Usually, viewers merely observe the picture and enjoy the way it looks and how it makes them feel. But, have you ever asked yourself, “why?” What about the picture makes it pleasing to the viewer? With each strategy the photographer uses creates their own touch and passion that floods all over the picture. The emotional connection nearly goes unnoticed for when the picture is well photographed, the viewers experience the sensation in their subconscious. This is one of the most powerful tools that a photographer holds in their hands. If one can become a master of manipulating how the photo affects its viewers, the said photographer can potentially maneuver people’s minds and thoughts with one click of a button. The time spent with my mentor has opened up the door for me to tap into that power though the use of background, focus, shutter speed, angles, and most importantly, lighting. Even with all these techniques, the person behind the camera must remember that creativity must be at the forefront of all operations. Caleno (2014), when writing about the basics of capturing a beautiful moment in a picture commented, “If we want to be creative we must drop these pre-conceptions and start looking at things from a small child’s innocence.”
Photojournalism is a specific form of journalism that employs the use of images to form a news story that meaningfully contributes to the media. This allows a photographer to capture stills that tell the story of a moment in time. Photojournalism creates a transparency between the media and the people as it depicts an accurate representation where meaning can be misinterpreted through text. Photojournalism largely contributes to the way we understand the reality of a moment. Becker (1982) supports this concept as he compares photography to paintings. He says that paintings get their meaning from the painters, collectors, critics, and curators; therefore photographs get their meaning from the way people understand them and use them. Photojournalist’s
What do you consider art? Paintings, sculptures, drawings, or maybe something else. I know, when I think of art, I think of photography. Photography Is used for business, science, manufacturing, art, recreational purposes, mass communication, and more. Photography is using light to do amazing things, and some people think of photography as a story that just needs to be told. Ansel Adams probably believed this. He said, “You don’t take a photograph, you make it.” Photography has a long interesting history, like the fact that the word photography is made up of two greek words, photos meaning ‘light’ and graphein which is ‘to draw’ ! Photography also has some complicated techniques to get a hang of taking good photos. Have you heard of the rule of thirds? Or do you know how a camera works? Well, that will all be explained. Maybe, by the end you will take up photography too. This essay will explore the history and types of cameras and the basic rules for taking photographs.
Photography as a profession has developed along with the advancements of camera technology. Photographers can be seen everywhere, whether they are highly advanced or a just a mere amatuer. Many people find a living in this business by taking professional photographs for families, sports events, and even the traditional senior pictures.
Photography has created an outlet for the masses to story tell. It has a way of speaking without words like most art forms and is a manner of expression in itself. To eradicate photography from humans would be equivalent to taking away a limb from humankind. Our society has grown an immense amount of dependency on it. Photography has become almost a daily menial task such as brushing your teeth; where we must take pictures of the things we deem important or equally unimportant, even more so with the invention of social media outlets such as Instagram and Snapchat, where photography is the main source of communication between people who use them. Susan Sontag offers the basis of what taking pictures can undertake in both our daily lives and moments that are not part of our daily lives, such as travel. Traveling to places where one is not accustomed can flare pent up anxiety. A way to subdue that anxiety could be through taking pictures, since it’s the only factor that we have total control over in a space where we don’t have much, or, any control of our surrounding environment. On the other hand, taking photos can also be a tool of power in the same sense as it allows for it to be a defense against anxiety. With the camera in our hands, we have the power to decide who, what, where, when, and why we take a picture. This in turn also gives the person who took the picture power over those who later analyze the photos, letting them decide the meaning of the photo individually, despite the intended or true meaning.
In today’s world, photography has become a part of our daily lives. People take photographs of food, c...