In this very first post I'll be describing what this blog is supposed to be all about. Six months from now (let's set August 2009 for interim audit) we'll find out if it actually turned out as intended. Right now, I have more questions than answers. A lot more.
The world has changed very rapidly with regars to technical capabilities of producing images. Millions of people are recording their daily lives and/or producing images to fulfill the creative vision of a photographer. The latter is actually one definition of fine art photography according to wikipedia and as such quite vast and comprehensive. Within the last five to ten years, the amount of photos fitting the description must have exceeded the amount of pieces of art of all the preceeding decades. Can you tell if a piece is a snapshot or a masterpiece worth thousands of dollars. Who could and how do they do that?
Is it uniqueness (or some other quality) of the artistic vision, skillfull realization and/or productivity in either or both? Art is a craft without a doubt and craftsmen need training. Is art nowadays judged by its creators training? Schools certainly can help you make a name as an artist.
What makes some pieces of photojournalism art while others remain disposable items of trade for the media? What sets amateurs snapshots and perls of photojournalism apart?
This blog will be my journal as I try and learn answers to questions like the ones above. You are welcome to join the ride, comment, ask questions or laugh your ass off at my naive perception. Should I find myself onto something, I might try and contribute some too.
The world has changed very rapidly with regars to technical capabilities of producing images. Millions of people are recording their daily lives and/or producing images to fulfill the creative vision of a photographer. The latter is actually one definition of fine art photography according to wikipedia and as such quite vast and comprehensive. Within the last five to ten years, the amount of photos fitting the description must have exceeded the amount of pieces of art of all the preceeding decades. Can you tell if a piece is a snapshot or a masterpiece worth thousands of dollars. Who could and how do they do that?
Is it uniqueness (or some other quality) of the artistic vision, skillfull realization and/or productivity in either or both? Art is a craft without a doubt and craftsmen need training. Is art nowadays judged by its creators training? Schools certainly can help you make a name as an artist.
What makes some pieces of photojournalism art while others remain disposable items of trade for the media? What sets amateurs snapshots and perls of photojournalism apart?
This blog will be my journal as I try and learn answers to questions like the ones above. You are welcome to join the ride, comment, ask questions or laugh your ass off at my naive perception. Should I find myself onto something, I might try and contribute some too.
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