For many years now my photography has been targeting the final print. To me creating the print is a key part of the photographic process. It is not the final part of course. The final part is mounting/ framing and displaying the print. Printing improves my photography. Even now, with years of photography and printing behind me I am finding that producing thirty prints for a local business has made me assess my photography again. I know I can continue to develop (no pun intended) my skills.
Graham, well said. I know so many photographers who were initially afraid of printing. Once they began to realize its potential, they all have told me - every one - that it has significantly improved their photography. In many of those cases, they tell me it has made their time in the field more efficient and effective . They now judge their captures by their potential to make a great print.
You summed up my thoughts succinctly. Social media is worthless. It is only the print that matters. There is nothing better than a print and no digital image on a screen can compare to a print.
A beautifully constructed discussion Lester. Sadly, most of my photography falls in to the “if I don’t take this now I may never be back again and catch up with my family further down the track”. I need to enjoy the moment more and worry about capturing it less.
Keith, II had to laugh when I read your comment. I'll bet we have all been in that situation. Yes, there are times to just enjoy without taking a shot, but then there are hopefully times when we can make time to fully enjoy the moment and immerse ourselves in. capturing it.
For many years now my photography has been targeting the final print. To me creating the print is a key part of the photographic process. It is not the final part of course. The final part is mounting/ framing and displaying the print. Printing improves my photography. Even now, with years of photography and printing behind me I am finding that producing thirty prints for a local business has made me assess my photography again. I know I can continue to develop (no pun intended) my skills.
Graham, well said. I know so many photographers who were initially afraid of printing. Once they began to realize its potential, they all have told me - every one - that it has significantly improved their photography. In many of those cases, they tell me it has made their time in the field more efficient and effective . They now judge their captures by their potential to make a great print.
You summed up my thoughts succinctly. Social media is worthless. It is only the print that matters. There is nothing better than a print and no digital image on a screen can compare to a print.
Michael, thanks for your comment. Some might disagree, but we're obviously on the same page.
A beautifully constructed discussion Lester. Sadly, most of my photography falls in to the “if I don’t take this now I may never be back again and catch up with my family further down the track”. I need to enjoy the moment more and worry about capturing it less.
Keith, II had to laugh when I read your comment. I'll bet we have all been in that situation. Yes, there are times to just enjoy without taking a shot, but then there are hopefully times when we can make time to fully enjoy the moment and immerse ourselves in. capturing it.
Inspiration .
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Loved this issue
Thank you, Wesley. We very much like your work, too.
A lot to think about here Lester, thank you. Isn’t fine art defined by intent?