Photography As an Art Form
Photography is an art, process, and discipline of taking durable digital images by film, by photographing light, either electronically, by means of an x-ray photo sensor, or through a light-sensing material like photographic film. Digital photography is the method most people think of when they say “digital photography” because it is mostly digital and involves no film or prints whatsoever. Most photography students learn about and practice digital photography during their education at a basic level through an internship or course in a photography studio or school. There are also many digital photography books available to teach aspiring photographers how to develop and print their own photos. While photography is much more affordable now than ever before, many people still see it as a hobby that is outside of their budget.
Digital photography is very versatile because it allows the photographer to do things like add titles to the photographs, change the background, change the focus, adjust the lighting, remove objects, add effects, and do all sorts of other things that can affect the quality, resolution, and image resolution of the final photographs. It is important to understand that, although the camera may be able to capture the majority of light needed for good photographs, there is more involved in the process of photography. The photographer has to think of things like timing, composition, and exposure, which will not be achieved if one thinks “the camera does everything for me.” Photography is about the ability of the photographer to control, manipulate, and interpret light so that he or she can take beautiful photographs.
Many people have taken to using photography not only as a hobby but as a means to make money, such as launching a blog for selling their photography, taking pictures as a freelancer, posting photographs to online portfolios, and utilizing social media sites to promote and sell their photography. Many amateur photographers make a full-time living taking photographs and doing various promotional things with their photographs; others simply use their photography to provide a source of income. No matter what type of photography you choose, it is important to keep in mind that the most important thing to remember about photography is that it is an art form; and like any other art form, it requires practice.