Assignment #1 Part 2

Toronto, Ontario (2009)

The main differences between Art photography and Press Photography are that Art photography gives room or creates a canvas to alter and play with their pictures. They have access to and use modern technology to reformat or change their photos if they wish. Advanced lighting techniques may be applied and calculated ideas are applied.

Contaminated ocean community in BC (2011)

Press photography differs as they looks for the optimal time to take their photos as they cannot alter theirs photos at all. Its the integrity and truthfulness of their works that speaks for itself. They cannot retouch, add, loose or manipulate any ideas or contrasts in their photos. Their job is to communicate a story and portray it in an effective way to the public in a truthful manner (Astropix).

After the floods in Krakow, Poland (2010)

It is ethical to alter Art photographs. It is the artists perspective and interpretation of what they want the viewer to see and experience. It is a degree of reality that can be fun and whimsical, dark and melancholy or whatever mood or emotion the artists wishes to evoke. The whole idea behind art is creative freedom, so why can't it be applied to art photography?

Press photography should not be altered in any form. Their job is to bring news, stories and create awareness from around the world. An inaccurate depiction of  that would be lies, and would cause misconceptions and create uneducated opinions. Many Press photos deal with tragic events, thus, allowing us to see deep into worlds most of us know noting about. An honest depiction of that, taken with dignity and respect is the only way a Press photo should be taken. The invasion of peoples' personal lives and their land is one that should be taken with great respect and always delivered with a realistic, and truthful shot (Photography-schools).

Zakopane, Poland (2010)

References


1. Press Photography
From http://www.astropix.com/HTML/J_DIGIT/ETHICS.HTM
2. Westbrook, D (2007). A Brief History of Photojournalism. Retrieved on March 14, 2011 from http://www.photography-schools.com/photojournalismhistory.htm