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Analysing Photography

I chose to analyse a photograph taken by Uta Barth (photo above). Three things Barth may have been interested in whilst capturing this picture are: the silhouette of the window the colours on the wall the warm glow the sun … Continue reading

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Formal Elements

Introduction to Formal Elements Formal Elements in photography, similar to those in other forms of visual art, are aspects or components of all photographs that make the photograph interesting or appealing to the audience’s eye. These elements are common and … Continue reading

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Abstraction in Photography

Pictorialism and Straight Photography The Pictorialism Movement in photography was a movement in which photography was first introduced as an art form, rather than a documentarian device. Photos taken during this movement resembled thoseof modern paintings, using similar techniques and … Continue reading

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Definition

My definition of abstract photography is photography that doesn’t typically represent an object or being, but instead tears the audience away from reality and what they commonly know through the use of mood and atmosphere.

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Starting Point

“Abstraction photography can be defined as capturing images in which the subject isn’t the most interesting subject.” I think this quotation means that abstraction in photography is not highlighted or created as an image by what the audience can plainly … Continue reading

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WRONG! Photography Context

 Can you take a wrong picture? Much photography follows rules to create a conventionally “good” picture. However, in the sense of art, everyone can express themselves in any manner that truly captures their emotion and expression. Following the “rules” of … Continue reading

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WRONG! Contact Sheet

Below are 10 photos I have taken that have broken the “rules” of photography. They’re titled WRONG! as a part of the first unit in the Intro to Digital Photography course. Here is an annotated contact sheet of those 10 … Continue reading

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