If I were to give a definition of what I think abstract photography is, I would define it as taking photos in interesting and unconventional ways to express a different way of looking at the world and to create visual intrigue and interest. I think that there is often a sense of wonder in abstract photography, where the viewer is exposed to perspectives and interesting moments and details that they would not have noticed previously. Abstract photography also commonly places an emphasis on certain elements of the photo, such as lines, shape, form, or color, instead of any concrete subject. I think that abstract photography could also be more expressive than representative photography, as its interpretive nature of it means that photographers could alter their photos and techniques to make their photos more unique to them, and to take their photos out of the realm of conventional reality.

What does it mean to take abstract photos? According to the excerpt on DX, “Abstract photography can be defined as capturing images in which the subject isn’t the most interesting element”.

Personally, I believe that this sentence means that abstract photography is the act of showing a new perspective through photography and the taking of photos in unconventional ways, where the focus is placed more on noticing the intricacies and wonder in the world around us than any concrete subject.

I think that this is a very interesting idea, and I look forward to taking my own set of abstract photos to share the things that I find wondrous and amazing in the world. There are so many ways you could experiment with abstract photography – for example, color or lighting – and I’m very excited to learn more!