Wednesday, November 7, 2012

Press Photography vs Art Photography

The main differences and similarities between Art and Press photography


Art photography or Fine art photography is the photos that are altered by the use of various editing tools, like Photoshop. It refers to photographs that are created to accomplish the creative vision of the artist. Likewise, Press photography captures the moment or event as it is, and that moment or event tells the reader story about the photo. The mission of Press photography is to capture the emotion involved in the event so that the readers can imagine and feel what it was like to be there, in that situation.Though, both photographs are created by photographers who have artistic knowledge and highly response. Photographs are used to express stories in there different ways, no matter what their final objectives.


Is it ethical and acceptable to alter art photographs? Why? Why not?


Yes. Because the Art photography is commonly created for commercial use, and it tries to exhibit art and beauty to its readers.

Is it ethical and acceptable to alter press photographs? Why? Why not?


Yes. Because, Press photography requires less artistic effect and it requires more prompt response to its readers.


PRESS:



 The Great Debate of 2012 turned into more of an academic seminar between public-policy professors than the kind of savage prizefight that zealots on both sides had been hoping for.
Photographer: Kenneth T. Walsh




 Rescue crews carry an injured resident of Beichuan after an earthquake hit Wenchuan County in Sichuan province in May 2008, severely affecting a total area of 100,000km2. Beichuan county was the most seriously damaged area in the earthquake, with death tolls reaching more than 15,000, and several thousands of others missing.
Photographer: Chen Qinggang

ART:



 The featured photo of this post is the beautiful and unique Rain Dance 03, Performance art is the communication between the artist and the audience. It is not just dancing and singing, but all kinds of performances.
Photographer: Tristan Kinslow.




 The beach in the foreground is part of Oregon’s Ecola State Park; in the distance is the wildly popular Cannon Beach.
Photographer: Christopher Edward Brower


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