Pictures Are Not About Pictures
During a recent public photo critique, I made several interesting observations about the condition of contemporary, popular photography. All of the people participating in the critique had a serious interest in photography, followed recent trends in the medium, and seemed to have some awareness of equipment and technique. Without exception, these were serious folks that embodied the true meaning of the word amateur, which from the French means lover. They loved the medium and its expressive possibilities.
As people alternatively showed and talked about their work, one nagging observation came to the forefront of my mind: pictures are not about pictures. They are about something. They are not just about the skill ...
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