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The Art And Science Of Photography

Author: Tony Mandarich

Article:
Many professions today combine art and science to produce an
effect, but none is more exciting and unique than photography.

Amateurs love taking pictures and creating and sharing albums.
Capturing and preserving special times in individual and family
life is a special joy for many owners of small digital cameras
today. However, with the unprecedented advance of technology and
the accompanying art, photography today is much more than taking
a picture and hoping it turns out 'okay'.

The science of photography includes cameras, lights, sets and
other equipment that can be set up in an office or carried to a
location for shooting pictures. Photographers must become
experts in the use of their equipment for maximum customer
benefit. They learn both from understanding the mechanics of
each item as well as frequent use over time.

However, in addition to learning how to shoot quality photos,
today's photographer learns the process of manipulating and
altering pictures to create a desired effect. This work is
completed on the computer with use of specialty software
designed for work with digitally created photographs. It is also
possible with current technology to add artwork to photos, thus
truly combining art and science in the finished product.

The 'art' of any profession is more vaguely defined and
photography is no exception. Working at a computer to manipulate
photos has become an art in itself. Combining photos, adding or
taking away color, changing hue and intensity, cropping and
framing the subject, layering... the list of artistic
possibilities is almost endless. The 'retouched' photograph has
been totally redefined.

The combination of art and science in today's professional
photographer takes many forms. Studio photography is frequently
advertising oriented, dedicated to promotion of products and/or
companies. Outdoor photography includes aerial shots, landscapes
and nature, again for promotional purposes or for the sake of
the beauty of nature. Technical photography includes science,
sports, photojournalism and many forms of specialty work. And
there is always the 'beautiful pictures for the sake of beauty
only' that will always capture our hearts and put a smile on our
faces.

About the author:
Advertising & Lifestyle Photography is a big part of the Mandarich Media Group
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