Photography And The Art Of Photography

Early Landscape photography used the same principles as painters in order to create pieces of art. Before the 18th Century, artists used landscapes as backdrops and as a frame for the principal subject. Towards the later part of the century, however, artists such as Nicolas Poussin started to romanticize the environment, instead using it as a principle subject in paintings.

Photographs have been circling the world for years now . There are many different types of cameras, but only some have changed and revolutionized the world. The history behind them and the history it has captured throughout the years has impacted the world in numerous ways. It is very important to know how certain things like lighting and angle affect the outcome of photographs. To be able to capture a perfect photograph one will have to understand how lighting , angle , third rule affect a photograph. Not only are there different types of ways to take photographs but different types of photography.

As mankind rapidly evolved recording events became harder. Early history is only able to be pictured with using our imagination. Often times historians often clash about what the world looked like. Ancient civilizations from the Mayans and Aztecs have never been seen while they were in their pristine condition. The world is left with written descriptions and ruins not only of the cities themselves, but also the tools used. After the camera was invented in the early 1800s, events were more frequently recorded and it was clear what tools and cities looked like before modern-day. Photography has undoubtedly altered how we document events, created new job openings, and will give generations to come amazing art and show defining moments from each generation. Photography has helped evolve the world by creating new jobs and revolutionizing how events are documented.

In the field of photography there are many different job opportunities. They all have different pay, and different schedules. You would think they are all the same because they all take photos but there is 10 popular fields in the field of photography.

A reoccurring topic of the essays, concerning photography, discussed during the course is the future of professional photographers/photojournalists. Some believe that the easily accessible spread of amateur photography can and has put a strain on the works of professionals. However, with magazines such as National Geographic still in print after over a century, it raises some questions. Though the spread of information, and thus photography, has increased the platforms and need for professional photographers and photojournalists still exists.

I plan on majoring in art history at USC. This major combines the study of art and culture, which are two topics that I am very much interested in and passionate about. I would also minor in visual culture and hope to enroll in the AHIS 100g: Introduction to Visual Culture. Having a father as a film producer, I have been fascinated by film and photography since I can remember and appreciate these art mediums especially as they portray social injustices in our communities. One class in particular, within this minor, that got my attention was AHIS 373g: History and Theory of Photography, which would combine my interest of art and visual culture. As an art history major, I would also like to take part in the study abroad program to learn more

My MYP project topic is Photography. I am researching photography because it is a subject that really interests me and that I enjoy. Photography falls under the global context of Personal and Cultural Expression because it is a form of art and a way for people to express their creativity. Throughout this MYP journey I hope to become a better photographer and explore more of Washington D.C. Some questions i’m trying to answer for this project are, What are some restaurants in D.C that are highly favored? What are some cool places I should visit in D.C? How can I become a better photographer?

Photography has come into existence due to the evolution of the renaissance craft, which often involved the artistic creation, and documentation of occasions, figures, and memories. Photography as a practice that consists of so many different styles and techniques that vary in regard to the school of photography being used. For example the Pictorialist thinks of photography as a type of fine art and therefore try to make it artistic by using pictures or visual images, which furthermore establishes their point that photography is an art or a form of fine art, on the other hand the Modernist has adapted to the modern techniques which has more focus on the sharp center of the image and using the camera as an instrument rather than seeing it as a canvass which is usually how pictorialists see it, and they also believe in creating very high quality images which

I have always been a lover of photography. Photos reveal a sense of emotion whether that is happiness, sadness, or anger. It can capture such a powerful moment in time. It shows a person who they are, their past, present, and most importantly how they have grown. With the technology that is readily available, and as many pictures that are captured on a daily basis, a story can unfold.

My genre of work is a mixture of sports photography and fashion photography, the reason for this is because sports photography focuses on the drama and action in sports, this contrasts with fashion photography as the photos mainly focuses on things such as clothing and makeup. The reasons i chose this type of photography was because the conventions of sports photography is dramatic, captured action and fashion photography is very over the top and colourful. I wanted to combine these two genres to create a series of original images that combine sports and fashion. I was inspired by the work of Jake Hicks because his work uses coloured gels to make the photos colourful and stand out. I was also inspired by the work of Zach Ancell, mainly because he used to be a division one track and field athlete, he then transitioned into sports photography which gave his photos complexity in the way the athletes would pose. Jake Hicks photos sexualises women, making them centre of the page and uses coloured gels to make the image more colourful so that it would stand out, the reason he does this because he is a magazine photographer and he wants to ensure potential audiences pick up the magazine featuring his photo rather than someone else whose is much brighter and appeals more to the audience member, when you look at these photos the model has to have some sort of trust or relationship with the photographer and have to be somewhat submissive. Zach Ancell on the other hand, focuses on the strength of any athlete. The models aren’t sexualised to the extent that Jake Hicks models are. I think he Ancell does this to show that people can be good looking without the need for pristine make-up or clothing. One thing both photographers have in common is that they portray their models as fierce and confident.

During the 1850s the photographic community pursued an increased activity to advance the medium's claims as art. In England, France, Italy, Germany and the United States several societies and publications were founded, such as the Photographic Society of London (now the Royal Photographic Society) and the Societe Francaise de Photographie, established in 1853 and 1854 respectively, still in existence. Numerous professional publications such as La Lumiere in Paris, the Photographic Journal in London, and others in Italy, Germany and the United States were at the vanguard of discussions regarding photography as a legitimate art form, promoting spaces which would included exhibitions of photography as well as painting.

The name "Photography" comes from the Greek words for light and writing. Sir John Herschel, was the first to use the term photography in 1839, when he managed to fix images using hyposulphite of soda. He described photography as "The application of the chemical rays to the purpose of pictorial representation". Herschel also coined the terms "negative", "positive" and "snapshot".

Pictorialism was a movement begun against naturalism and snapshot photography. The idea was the subject is not as important as the overall effect or mood of the finished image The goal was to make a photograph that seemed more like an oil painting or other recognizable fine art when finished. The subject and details were

Photography is a very interesting career choice. It can take people to places they only ever dreamt of going. Although it is a lot of fun, it is also a lot of work. There is many different types of equipment, lighting, cameras, and photographers. You must learn about it all in order to choose the perfect type of photography you want to do. Photography, is not just about capturing photos of objects, it is about how photographers see the world. Being a photographer, there are many responsibilities you must have. For starters, photographers have to be able to market and/or advertis. This will help them to attract customers or clients. On top of being able to market and advertise, they must also be able to analyze and plan compositions of

What is a photograph? The simplicity of taking a photograph leads many to ponder its artistic value. Yet, it is undeniable that there are some photos that cause an emotional reaction deeper than simply observing a recorded point in time. Surely, there are photographs that cause more reaction than some modern art pieces. There seems to be two types of photographs. The first classification is the ‘time capture’ photo – an image with the sole purpose of recording a particular event or point in time. The second nature of a photo carries a ‘deeper meaning,’ which has the ability to change the observer’s mood and cause a reaction. But what distinguishes these two varieties? There are a