Photography is an opportunity to create, to explore, and to experiment. It is definitely a form of art that allows people to express their ideas or concepts in a visual format, whilst also giving people the ability to capture a particular moment for their own personal use, or to archive for the future. Photography for me is an outlet of creativity, allowing me to experiment with various styles, techniques, angles, and light.
Why is photography important?For me, contemporary photography is important for the new generation of creatives, especially due to recent developments in digital photography, allowing it to be more innovative; unfolding more possibilities.
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What skills do you need to be a good photographer? |
How does photography help us see the world? |
As there are so many different types of photography, there are many various skills dependant on what one wants to create. However, I believe that all photographers must have the ability to trust their own work and ideas, with also having a strong sense of commitment to their own respective craft.
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Photography helps us see the world in a range of different perspectives. It also allows us to pay further notice to a specific moment in time, giving us the ability to focus on the detail of reality. Photography is an opportunity for us to perceive the world in a much more diverse manner.
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When is it not OK to take a photograph?As photography is constantly happening in all types of setting, I believe it is the photographers responsibility to assess on their surroundings and aims when deciding if it's okay to take a photograph or not.
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How do you know whether or not you have taken a good photograph?It is important to feel a sense of achievement within your own work as photographer; when your image has met your aims and standards is when you have taken a good photograph.
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Where is the best place to see photography? |
What type of photography interests you the most? |
Galleries are probably the most common place to see photographs, as they are made for people who appreciate art and want to learn more. However, in modern times, there are many accessible images online.
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Street photography and fine art photography interest me the most out of any type of photography. Street photography interests me due to the fact that I've grown up in London, one of the most populated cities in the world containing various cultures that I enjoy capturing. Fine art photography intrigues me as it presents more of a challenge personally, and will test me as an artist.
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