ART PHOTOGRAPHY
PRESS PHOTOGRAPHY
1. The main differences
and similarities between art and press photography;
The main similarities
between art and press photography are they both tell a story. All photographers
have their own style, and technique, but both types of photography can give the
viewer an emotional connection.
The main difference is
that the art photographer is allowed to stage and the press photographers are
not allowed to alter their photographs.
Both art and press
photography are similar in the sense that they both require a camera, a subject
and a photographer. They both tell a story but with specific styles and
techniques. An emotional connection can be made with both types of photography.
For example, when looking at a news photo of war, or disaster it may make one
feel empathetic while an art photo might display a certain mood. The photo,
whether press or art, can invoke the viewer’s feelings.
“Kertesz was not a
journalist, but his pictures tell the stories as they happened. He was able to
freeze the information on his photographs.” The objective is to capture an
image that tells a real story as it happens. Press photographers are able to
see the photos and to capture them in the right moment, because for them even
just by getting a light-meter out or a tripod the moment is lost, once the
moment has passed, it is gone there is no such thing as asking somebody to pose
again or try and get the same expression once more. Press photographers to me
are not allowed to alter their photography at all. They have to wait for the
perfect time to take a picture and capture moment as best as they can, as soon
as they take the picture, their job is complete. 'A camera for Kertesz was a
little notebook, a sketchbook that connected with his life.'
2. Is it ethical and
acceptable to alter art photographs? Why? Why not?
Yes, I think that it is
acceptable to alter art photographs. Art photography involves creativity and
the photographer has the ability to express what they wish to get across to the
viewer in an artistic and creative way. Art photography has less structure,
therefore the photographer is able to manipulate and alter their photographs to
get a point across or to express themselves.
3. Is it ethical and
acceptable to alter press photographs? Why? Why not?
Some of the standards set
by the National Press Photographers Association are that they must be accurate
and comprehensive, not manipulated or staged and subjects must be treated with
respect and dignity. It is neither ethical nor acceptable to alter press photos
because they must be as accurate as the news they are supposed to be telling. (NPPA,
2011) Press photography must follow the NPPA Code of Ethics.
NPPA. (2011). NPPA Code of
Ethics.
http://www.nppa.org/professional_development/business_practices/ethics.html
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