Photography is a form of visual expression that can reveal a lot about the photographer’s personality, preferences, and purpose. The subject, scenes, and scenarios that a photographer shoots, and is drawn to, naturally, seem to influence and drive that photographer’s style, vision, and mission in photography.
They are flip sides mod the same coin-Subject and Style.
The subject of photography is what the photographer chooses to capture with the camera. It can be anything from a person, an object, a place, an event, or an idea. The subject can reflect the photographer’s interests, passions, emotions, or opinions. For example, a photographer who loves nature may choose to shoot landscapes, wildlife, or plants. A photographer who loves people may choose to shoot portraits, street scenes, or social issues. A photographer who loves art may choose to shoot abstract forms, patterns shadows, lines, or colors.
The scenes and scenarios of photography are how the photographer frames and composes the subject within the image. They can include the angle, perspective, lighting, background, foreground, and other elements that affect the appearance and meaning of the image. The scenes and scenarios can reflect the photographer’s skills, techniques, and creativity. For example, a photographer who is skilled in technical aspects may use sharp focus, contrast, and detail to create clear and precise images. A photographer who is skilled in artistic aspects may use soft focus, color tinting, and brushstrokes to create dreamy and expressive images.
The style of photography is how the photographer develops and presents the image after capturing it with the camera. It can include the choice of film or digital format, the type of paper or screen, the size and shape of the print or display, and any manipulation or editing that is done to the image. The style can reflect the photographer’s aesthetics, tastes, and values. For example, a photographer who values realism may use straight photography and avoid any alteration or embellishment of the image. A photographer who values artistry may use pictorialism and enhance the beauty or mood of the image.
The vision of photography is what the photographer wants to communicate or express with the image. It can include the message, theme, story, or emotion that the image conveys to the viewer. The vision can reflect the photographer’s goals, intentions, and motivations. For example, a photographer who wants to inform may use documentary photography and show facts or evidence of reality. A photographer who wants to inspire may use fine art photography and show beauty or creativity of reality.
The mission of photography is what the photographer hopes to achieve or accomplish with the image. It can include the impact, influence, or change that the image has on the viewer or society. The mission can reflect the photographer’s ideals, beliefs, and values. For example, a photographer who wants to educate may use photography as a tool for teaching or learning. A photographer who wants to advocate may use photography as a medium for raising awareness or promoting action.
In conclusion, photography is not just a mechanical process of recording reality with a camera. It is also a personal process of interpreting reality with a vision. The subject, scenes, and scenarios that a photographer shoots, and is drawn to naturally seem to influence and drive that photographer’s style vision and mission in photography.
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