Alterations are not allowed in press photography, but they are one of the tools used in contemporary art photography? Why?
After weeks of learning about press type photography it is known that it is very strict when it comes to publications. Although some photographers have modified their images, it is still changing the truth behind the photo.
On the other hand, contemporary art photography is considered to be more freestyle. The photographer is not limited and by no means is bound to any boundaries. They have no restrictions to what they would like to do with their art. The purpose of alterations in contemporary art is to give the audience a different or a new perspective of how the picture is to be read. The freedom that photographers have includes manipulations such as adding or removing or even moving objects and subjects into place. They can even changing the lighting effects or the color scale to bring in different moods. These alteration tools give artists their own personal touch when they spread their images to others.
Compare photographs of Sommer, Adams and Klett versus Parkeharrison, Muniz and Crewdson.
When taking a look at the two categories between the six different artists, distinct differences can be seen. The first group of artists that consists of Sommer, Adams and Klett, we noticed that their choices of prints are mainly black and white. Even though this group of photographers had the choice of colored film, they used the lighting on the scenery to give them the different shades. After looking at the images, it seems as though the main choice of shots consisted of portraits of people, landscapes and structures.
Alternatively the other group of photographers that includes Parkeharrison, Muniz and Crewdson contains pictures that are colorful. Their style of photographs is usually deliberately arranged. For example, Muniz is well known for capturing his artwork that is made from unique materials such as chocolate, puzzle pieces and sugar. Crewdson brings together a combination of different elements to recreate visual renderings of houses. Parkeharrison’s choice of shot consists of fixed objects but at the same time they attempt to bring out the feelings of the photo itself.
What happened to the photography? Is this its future?
When asked what happened to photography, we believe that photography is changing as time goes by. In other words, it is evolving. With the help of technology and the pace that it is growing at, this is the future of photography. Alterations and manipulations are much easier to be done nowadays compared to when Stieglitz captured his first photography.
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