Photography has so many different uses, but in this article I wanted to write about one use that is commonly overlooked, photography as a creative art. Photography as a creative art is not new. In fact, while not common knowledge (perhaps intentionally) many of the old masters of painting used photography when it was new and people had to hold poses for a long time yet they used photography for their creative art process from paintings of dancers to self portraits, many painters used photos that they took and those taken by others to help them create works of art.
Since then photography has gone to color and the quality has increased dramatically. Instead of only using photography as a reference for painting or drawing, it can also be used today for art. Lenses can be added on pro cameras, and even your consumer digital cameras of today are many times better than what was available just five years ago. I bet many old master painters would also have also done photography if our technology had existed then.
The general public normally thinks of photography as a way to document life's events and happenings (In fact, I know of quite a few painters who feel that way too). It is great to take photos of birthdays, Christmas parties, weddings, baptisms, public celebrations, and family vacations. Yes, you were there because we see you in front of that monument, but what about the beauty of the monument as it is? Those who say photography cannot be an art make me wonder. I will just have to say that they probably have not tried very hard. There of course is nothing wrong with using photography as a way to document events both important and daily, but there is no reason to make that the only and exclusive use for a photo.
Creating art with photographs involves a different perspective and to get the most benefit you should decide before you take a photo what your goal is. If your purpose of the photo shoot is to document then ask yourself who, what, when, where, why, and how as in normal reporting. Try to get the photo to reflect those concepts of the event. In artistic photography you need to check the focus, lighting, feeling, colors, etc. Artistic photography does not need to imitate nature. It is not cheating.
Just as a painter can ignore parts of what he sees when painting so can you as an artistic photographer edit out or modify what you want. Why should you give yourself less freedom to use the tools at your disposal? A painter paints with a brush or palette knife and paint, a photographer artist creates art with light and a lens!
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Give Fine Art Photography For An Original Christmas Gift
Fine art photography prints make ideal Christmas presents for someone special. Black and white photography will complement any home interior and it is a popular choice to choose giclee prints on canvas, or as an alternative, a black and white framed poster.
A perfect original Christmas gift for a special lady or a lover of flowers, is a stunning photography print of perhaps a Calla Lily which stands out magnificently against a black background, and which shows the intricate details of this beautiful flower. Or perhaps a matching pair of canvas giclee prints, one showing the beauty of a single iris, and the other showing a trio of irises in all their elegance, the highlights in the long, graceful leaves being shown to their best advantage against a black background.
This is the beauty of black and white photography. It gives so much atmosphere and emotion to an image. It brings mystery and intrigue to artwork which is portrayed differently to that of color. Shadows and tones give a whole new dimension to a subject, whether it is a floral composition, an arranged group of objects or just a single stem highlighted against a dark background. A series of black and white still life fine art prints will create a timeless elegance in any home interior, whether you are aiming for a classic or contemporary style.
When planning the decor of a room and considering the desired effect, imagine how fine art will look when included, and how it will complement and bring together the total theme of the interior. Framed art prints of plants or individual flowers would look interesting when on a wall in a conservatory in amongst indoor plants, or hung above a piece of furniture on which a vase of flowers is placed.
For any art lover, a set of signed posters from a favorite artist is a cherished gift, as well as being highly collectible. Black and white photography prints make a valuable personal gift for birthdays or Christmas and are especially suitable for house-warming presents. What better way to celebrate a new home than with a giclee print or framed fine art photography print which you know will complement their surroundings and will be much appreciated. Photography prints also make interesting greetings cards for any occasion.
Giclee prints are available in various sizes and finishes on canvas, and because of the high quality of the inks used in the process, the prints will last for generations. As the canvases are deep-edged, they can be hung unframed with either blank edging (museum wrap), or with the image stretched around the edges (gallery wrap).
Color and composition play a large part in home design. The choice of fine art for any interior is a personal taste, but so many different effects can be achieved by using different frames, a mix of framed and unframed prints, changing the position of a group of pictures on the wall, or by mixing a few other pictures in with the ones you already have. Why not buy yourself a present of a print you have fallen in love with, or maybe for your loved one, if it holds special memories and will remind you both when you look at it.
A perfect original Christmas gift for a special lady or a lover of flowers, is a stunning photography print of perhaps a Calla Lily which stands out magnificently against a black background, and which shows the intricate details of this beautiful flower. Or perhaps a matching pair of canvas giclee prints, one showing the beauty of a single iris, and the other showing a trio of irises in all their elegance, the highlights in the long, graceful leaves being shown to their best advantage against a black background.
This is the beauty of black and white photography. It gives so much atmosphere and emotion to an image. It brings mystery and intrigue to artwork which is portrayed differently to that of color. Shadows and tones give a whole new dimension to a subject, whether it is a floral composition, an arranged group of objects or just a single stem highlighted against a dark background. A series of black and white still life fine art prints will create a timeless elegance in any home interior, whether you are aiming for a classic or contemporary style.
When planning the decor of a room and considering the desired effect, imagine how fine art will look when included, and how it will complement and bring together the total theme of the interior. Framed art prints of plants or individual flowers would look interesting when on a wall in a conservatory in amongst indoor plants, or hung above a piece of furniture on which a vase of flowers is placed.
For any art lover, a set of signed posters from a favorite artist is a cherished gift, as well as being highly collectible. Black and white photography prints make a valuable personal gift for birthdays or Christmas and are especially suitable for house-warming presents. What better way to celebrate a new home than with a giclee print or framed fine art photography print which you know will complement their surroundings and will be much appreciated. Photography prints also make interesting greetings cards for any occasion.
Giclee prints are available in various sizes and finishes on canvas, and because of the high quality of the inks used in the process, the prints will last for generations. As the canvases are deep-edged, they can be hung unframed with either blank edging (museum wrap), or with the image stretched around the edges (gallery wrap).
Color and composition play a large part in home design. The choice of fine art for any interior is a personal taste, but so many different effects can be achieved by using different frames, a mix of framed and unframed prints, changing the position of a group of pictures on the wall, or by mixing a few other pictures in with the ones you already have. Why not buy yourself a present of a print you have fallen in love with, or maybe for your loved one, if it holds special memories and will remind you both when you look at it.
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