The term photography comes from the Greek words meaning light and writing. Sir John Herschel came up with the terminology in 1839 when the craft was just introduced to the public. The world of photography is a sort of alchemy by where the photographer sees images and can capture them for posterity.
Painters do the same thing and it is called art.
One of the great issues since the introduction of cameras is whether photography can be considered art.
Photographers will tell you it is most certainly an art. Most folks can be taught the technical end of imaging.
The talent part is a God given skill of knowing when to push the button at the split second when an image appears.
Many a person has gone out and purchased all the most exotic photo gear available and traveled to picturesque spots only to be disappointed in the results of their labor.
A talented photographer is not laboring to get fantastic images for they see them everywhere. No fancy gear needed. A point and shoot will deliver the goods just as well as expensive high tech gear.
Understanding the world of “light writing” and its nuances is key to great images. Most photo traditionalists love the world of black and white photos. It is the true play of light and dark with every shade of gray mixed in to create an image.
No matter what line the photographer follows, portraiture, abstract images, weddings photojournalism, erotic imaging or commercial work.
Knowing light and the way in interacts with nature is the key to having fun and finding images that will make folks smile or have a tear in their eye as they are treated to the Art of a Photographer.
Let me know if you enjoy my ART!
Thanks for visiting
Happy trails
Dick Bloom
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