What is photography?

  • Why do people take/make photographs?
  • People take photographs to capture moments in time and normally share them with other people.
  • Why is photography important?
  • Photography is important as it is the best way of recording history and can be is used to document moments forever.
  • What skills do you need to be a good photographer?
  • A lot of patience is needed as well as a good understanding of what you are trying to capture and why you capturing it.
  • How many different kinds of photography can you think of?
  • Photojournalism, still life photography, architectural photography, still life photography, etc
  • How does photography help us see the world?
  • Photography helps us view the world from different angles which can giver a broader perspective on what goes on in the rest of the world.
  • Can photographic images be trusted?
  • Photographic images cannot always be trusted as they are so easily manipulated/ edited. this could mean they are heavily photoshoped or even just taken at an angle that doesn’t fully give context.
  • What are the similarities and differences between photography and other types of visual art?
  • They are both similar as they capture a moment in time, Art is to imitate life. However, art photography is to see beyond life
  • When would it not be OK to take a photograph?
  • Generally you would be able to tell when it is not okay to take a photo without permission of the subject, or when someone is suffering, or is in a venerable position but it is also not okay to take photos in a way that creates an untrue image using bad angles/ perspectives.
  • How do you know when you’ve made a good photograph?
  • If you feel that the photo you’ve taken has a good angle, good lighting, an interesting subject and has come out how you wanted it too.
  • Are photographers also artists?
  • Photographers are artists as they create a subject that they have created and share it with other people who will enjoy it as well.
  • Where is the best place to see photographs?
  • You can see photographs all around you, but generally the best place to see photos is on the internet.
  • What kind of photography interests you most?
  • I think that sports photography is the most interesting as it captures people in unique positions during a complex movement that otherwise wouldn’t be observed.
  • What confuses or frustrates you about photography?
  • The most confusing part of photography is knowing when and how to change your camera settings, depending on the situation.

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