What is the function of photography in today's society? Why do people photograph?
Today's society is so fast moving, we want to capture every moment. It's not uncommon for people to carry a camera at all times and most people can take a picture with their phone. We are in an information age where people capture every event in life and then post it to Facebook so all can their friends can see. What is the point? I think it makes people feel connected. Somehow the photograph can speak to anyone, no matter where they are or what language they speak.
Maybe we do it because we can and because the tools we need are easy to get. With a digital camera, it's easy to get instant gratification. Point, shoot and upload your photos. If you don't like a photo, you just erase it. No more waiting, and you can share your experiences with family even if they are far away. Now as soon as a baby is born, pictures are sent out. Families and friends stay connected through photographs like never before. All over the world.
The photograph as an art form has existed since the camera was invented, but I think the artist has even more possibilities today, and technology helps him be even more creative . We also photograph to capture history. Again, the photograph keeps the world connected. We can see how other people live, and what other parts of the world are like. Of course, we see things from the photographer's point of view, which I think is important when looking at any photograph.
I think photographs change how we see the world, and even the universe. The normal person would never be able to see the moon close up, but all of have seen it because of photographs.
What would the world be like without photographs?
Today's society is so fast moving, we want to capture every moment. It's not uncommon for people to carry a camera at all times and most people can take a picture with their phone. We are in an information age where people capture every event in life and then post it to Facebook so all can their friends can see. What is the point? I think it makes people feel connected. Somehow the photograph can speak to anyone, no matter where they are or what language they speak.
Maybe we do it because we can and because the tools we need are easy to get. With a digital camera, it's easy to get instant gratification. Point, shoot and upload your photos. If you don't like a photo, you just erase it. No more waiting, and you can share your experiences with family even if they are far away. Now as soon as a baby is born, pictures are sent out. Families and friends stay connected through photographs like never before. All over the world.
The photograph as an art form has existed since the camera was invented, but I think the artist has even more possibilities today, and technology helps him be even more creative . We also photograph to capture history. Again, the photograph keeps the world connected. We can see how other people live, and what other parts of the world are like. Of course, we see things from the photographer's point of view, which I think is important when looking at any photograph.
I think photographs change how we see the world, and even the universe. The normal person would never be able to see the moon close up, but all of have seen it because of photographs.
What would the world be like without photographs?
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