Photography

in the world say that photography is not art because anyone can take photos. In my opinion, I would say that Photography is art. People say that it is not because it’s just too easy, or that camera makes the image and that basically anyone can do it. But art through photography is not easy at all. The photographer is creating the photographs. The camera records the images, but the photographer is the one that is capturing the emotion and the beauty of the moment. Photography is art, that is a…

There are specific requirements to be a photography teacher, although anyone can teach someone how to hold a camera and how to take pictures, photographer instructors are experienced and have specific skills, that they have learned from majoring in photography, which are crucial for teaching a photography course. Those skills, according to study.com, are, “instructional and organizational skills, photography, patience, entry software, Microsoft Access, graphics or photo imaging software and…

Sports Photography 101 Sports photography is one of the many sub-genres of photography. Like the name suggests, any sport can be included into sports photographs. There are 2 major uses for sports photography: journalism (anything from newspapers and magazines to digital news websites) and advertising (promoting brands, events, and other similar things). Basic Equipment Although you won’t need the latest and most expensive equipment on the market, there are a few requirements that your…

Cityscapes Over Time Cityscape photography has not been a stagnant process, but a dynamic art that has grown and morphed over time. There have been changes in both the technical details of taking such photos, and in the intents of the products. After the invention of photography in 1839, drastic changes in the approaches and techniques of cityscape photographers occurred multiple times and for a plethora of reasons. Not only did the process of taking photos become easier, but the whole purpose…

In the world of law enforcement and forensics, there are many different careers to choose from. Forensic Photography is an unusual choices within the field, it requires a certain degree of education and training while providing a reasonable salary and varied work environment. From CreativeSkillSet they define a forensic photographer as “Forensic Photographers produce a permanent visual record of accidents and crime scenes for use as evidence in court. Forensic photographs are used for…

In Susan Sontag's On Photography, she develops a stance on both the ideal of photography and on the ideal of experience. Then she relates these to either either participating or just seeing. Throughout her published piece On Photography Sontag states explicitly that she believes that the art of picture taking is far superior to that of picturesque writing. Examples of her expressing her support can be found in lines 5-8, "What is written about a person or an event is frankly an interpretation,…

CRE 312 Digital Photography Assignment 1# Critical Analysis of Two Photographers By Philip Langlois wolfjpl@gmail.com Date Due: 03/11/15 The history of photography can be traced back to the camera obscura which is a box with a pinhole through which light travels and reflects off a mirror showing the image. The invention of modern photography can trace its roots back to Niepce who took what would be the first photograph in 1827 using a pewter plate. People would improve upon Daguerre’s idea…

Portrait Photography Equipment Have you ever wonder why many Portrait photographer dress up like an army with many pouches around their hip and camera with long lens hanging down from their neck? What about a photographer with a huge backpack and several crew members standing and holding flashes? If you are wondering about these, now it comes a good opportunity to learn more about Portrait photography equipment. One of the most important thing to do a portrait photography is the equipment.…

Fictional and documentary photography There have been many attempts by photographers to challenge the line between reality and fiction. Cindy Sherman is one of the photographers who create images that ignite the speculative relationship between reality and fiction. Through her photography, Cindy Sherman develops a new path where she fosters a visual discourse and opens up a discussion on the power of images and the message that the image communicates to the viewer. In many of her images, Sherman…

Verisimilitude is the semblance of reality in dramatic or the quality of seeming real. The relationship of verisimilitude to the photograph is really important. Photos taken by a photographer does not always have to be authentic. They are so many photos that are not accurate most of the time. They might have some missing points in a photo while taking it. The photograph at times might not be telling the real story of the picture and don’t capture the accuracy of the scene but the photo looks…