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Commercial Photography Analysis

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1. I would say that the photograph below can be considered art. Based on my perspective, even without the use of models in the commercial photography, the beauty of the landscape in the background is enough to satisfy the requirement of art in my standards. In my perspective, the purpose of art is to express and share the vision of the photographer. With the plentiful trees in the background, the small circle in the foreground, and the river in between, the natural landmarks are enough for me to consider it to be art. Now, when considering the significance of the people in the photograph, with the added significance of the landscape in the background, is another matter. Photography, like any other art, is a mode for expression. Sometimes it is the expression of what the photographer considers important, and at other times it is an expression of the client’s interests matched with the photographer’s skill. In this case, as it was pointed out, the bride is clearly in the center of the photograph, with both the young man, perhaps the groom, and another man beside her. With the placement of these elements, she does appear to be the focus of the photograph. The groom appears to be quite close to her, looking ahead, and they both appear smiling, so they are posing to capture a moment in time, one that is quite important for them that they wish to express and remember. Yet, is it enough to be considered art in the area of commercial photography? Since the objective of the photograph is an expression of …show more content…

yes, it Is a form of expression that is protected by the freedom of expression. But what is the freedom of expression, I wonder, if one had to define it. The freedom of expression, as it is defined, is the “freedom [through forms of] communication [without] causing harm to [a person’s] character [through] false or misleading statements” (Businessdictionary.com). I’m including the full link here:

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