- 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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