why do people take/make photographs?
we take photographs as a way of capturing a moment so that we can look back and remember it. photographs live beyond memory and as a result are the ultimate way to preserve them. photography is also a way of communicating, either in a very fundamentally basic or more abstract way, thus arose the saying "a picture says a thousand words". |
why is photography important?
photography is important because it helps us realize the beauty of things after the moment and become more connected with the world. photography is important in other areas other than art. For example, photojournalism helps us feel connected to events we haven't experienced first hand like extreme poverty and war: it makes us more empathetic. it is also a way of challenging our beliefs and making us truly think about the way we see the world. (photo by Yang Wajib Kamu Ketahui) |
what skills do you need to be a good photographer? To be a photographer you have to have an eye for detail and an understanding of light and shade. you also need to have a steady hand. Despite the things being important, photography is all about sending an artistic message and creativity is the most important thing. |
How does photography help us see the world?
photography allows us to see the world in more detail and capture things from different perspectives. through photographs, we are given the ability to see the world through someone else's eyes. It also helps us think about a situation after the fact and reflect on things we may not have seen in the moment. |
Can photographic images be trusted?
photographic images cant always be trusted now that technology has reached the point where things can be edited so easily to seem like something they're. a lot of photojournalism is not very reliable and there are images which twist the story and erase important pieces of context. context is very easily taken away from an image and this can be dangerous as we trust images more than we trust someone's opinion or a statement. |
What are the similarities and differences between photography and other types of visual art?
in both photography and other visual arts, you can convey an overall message. Both can depict historical events or constructed images. photography is a secondary medium while fine art is a primary one. photography captures moments while art creates them. visual arts and photography can be used together in mixed media. |