“it is not just photography that is complicated, but the concepts of realism and reality too.” (Bright. S. and Van Erp. H. 2019; 18)

“we choose a portrait or landscape format. What often follows is the addition of non-realistic filters, editing, altering or cropping.” (Bright. S. and Van Erp. H. 2019; 18)

“photography has undergone a transformation, not only technologically but conceptually. Initially described as a means of capturing or freezing ‘real life’,” (Bright. S. and Van Erp. H. 2019; 18)

“if manipulation is the first thing someone thinks of in connection to photography, what does that say about the value of the photograph as a reflection of reality?” (Bright. S. and Van Erp. H. 2019; 17)

“what does a ‘real photograph’ even look like: Is it something you can hold? Is it something you can see on a screen and alter?” (Bright. S. and Van Erp. H. 2019; 17)