What Is Photography?
In groups we discussed what we thought the answers to these questions could be. Finding out and defining photography although sounding simple is a good way to understand the importance and function of photography as a subject, hobby or creative idea.
- Why do people take/make photographs?
- Why is photography important?
- What skills do you need to be a good photographer?
- How many different kinds of photography can you think of?
- How does photography help us see the world?
- Can photographic images be trusted?
- What are the similarities and differences between photography and other types of visual art?
- When would it not be ok to take a photograph?
- How do you know when you've made a good photograph?
- Are photographers also artists?
- Where is the best place to see photographs?
- What kind of photography interests you most?
- What confuses or frustrates you about photography?
We focused on two photographers named William Klein and Wolfgang Tillmans to see their interpretations of what photography is. Below are two short videos that we saw in which each photographer explains his viewpoint and opinion of photography.
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What Is Photography- Exhibition
In response to the question "What Is Photography?" I will create a miniature exhibition of around 20 images which I personally like or think interesting which also display the different aspects the word "photography" holds for me. The photos I have chosen are appealing to me and are only a selection of works out of many that I have seen and think also appropriate for this exhibition.