samstevens Posted March 2, 2021 Share Posted March 2, 2021 If so, my apologies. No worries. My mention of reality is because that's what I was responding to in the thread. Normally, I don't talk much about reality, especially when it comes to labeling photos real or not real. Anyway, my own approach to photos covers a lot of territory. Photos are many things. I document some situations. I come across and explore other situations for their photographic potential. And I set up other situations. In documenting, I recognize that I'm conveying, within the limits of photography, something of significance in the world. In other types of photos, I'm using what's before the camera to express something or to show something in a particular light. Photos can transform as much as they represent. When not documenting, I like playing with the artifice that is a photo. In those more creative situations, I'm not concerned with reality or accuracy as much as with theatricality and visualization. Documenting the special needs community where my nephew lives ... Taken in the lobby at a film noir festival at the Castro Theater ... A shot I set up, with a whole lot of post processing inspired by some Japanese photography I'd been introduced to ... "You talkin' to me?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PapaTango Posted March 2, 2021 Share Posted March 2, 2021 Sorry, the site wanted me to drop my Ad Blocker. No dice. "I See Things..." The FotoFora Community Experience [Link] A new community for creative photographers. Come join us! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
q.g._de_bakker Posted March 3, 2021 Share Posted March 3, 2021 Sorry, the site wanted me to drop my Ad Blocker. No dice. Do we need to know that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
httpwww.photo.netbarry Posted March 3, 2021 Share Posted March 3, 2021 Avedon did not develop his photographs but I've seen markups that show precise instructions to the printer as far as exposure, contrast and detailed dodging and burning instructions. I think his work product are photographs. Avedon's Instructions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
za33photo Posted March 3, 2021 Share Posted March 3, 2021 The creation of "an alternative reality universe" perhaps ??. :) :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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