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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 11 months 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 11 months 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.