What is Photography

  • Why do people take/make photographs?
  • People take photographs to remember snapshots in time.
  • Why is photography important?
  • It can show us things that we could never normally see, perhaps from a long time ago.
  • What skills do you need to be a good photographer?
  • Patience, an eye for potential pictures, knowledge of how to use a proper camera.
  • How many different kinds of photography can you think of?
  • Landscapes, portrait, animals, journalism, architectural etc.
  • How does photography help us see the world?
  • You can see the world from somebody else’s perspective. This may influence how you look and think about objects.
  • Can photographic images be trusted?
  • Photographic images can not always be trusted as it is so easy to edit and manipulate them with modern day software.
  • What are the similarities and differences between photography and other types of visual art?
  • Artistry and painting are similar to photography, as you are creating a picture by various different methods, however when painting you are creating the image yourself.
  • When would it not be OK to take a photograph?
  • If you don’t have direct permission from whoever is in the picture or if someone is in need of help or in immediate danger.
  • How do you know when you’ve made a good photograph?
  • If what you want in the picture is there and it fits the theme that you want. The main object in the image should be what is in focus.
  • Are photographers also artists?
  • Not all photographers are renowned painters, but can be considered artists in a different way.
  • Where is the best place to see photographs?
  • If you know what you are looking for then the best place to take a photograph can be almost anywhere.
  • What kind of photography interests you most?
  • Portraits.
  • What confuses or frustrates you about photography?
  • The percentage of photographs that will be usable in something such as coursework compared to the number of photos that may be taken in the photoshoot.

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