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A place to politely discuss the tools, technique and culture of photography.

This is not a good place to simply share cool photos/videos or promote your own work and projects, but rather a place to discuss photography as an art and post things that would be of interest to other photographers.

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Why is self-expression in photography important in our current industry? (alien.top)

submitted 1 year ago by eeriebutterflies@alien.top to c/photography@viewfinder.pro

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In this day and age, why is self-expression in photography important?

Where does a project based entirely upon the photographers experience or a concept based entirely upon seeking an emotional response fit into the industry today? What goals might the photographer of such a project have?

Just wondering what people think so if you have any thoughts please share them! Thanks :)

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[–] FSmertz@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

The term "personally expressive photography" is used fairly commonly among "fine art" photographers. By "fine art" I'm not referring to over processed Hallmark greeting card shots, nor am I referring to popular urban ruin photography, or portraits with fake backlighting.

I'd suggest you read Guy Tal's books. I enjoyed Another Day Not Wasted a lot. He also writes a regular column for Lenswork magazine which I encourage you to check out.