The new reality or fiction: Contemporary photography

Alterations are not allowed in press photography, but they are one of the tools used in contemporary art photography? Why?

It is unethical of photojournalist to edit or alter his or her photo; but, on art photography editing and altering photo is ethical and acceptable. Because art photography is created through creativity and it also promoted with various aesthetics approach. So in order to be creative for the sake of art, artists can edit and alter their photos. They can use other medium and tools to help them enhance and express their perception to share it with others. It is also one way for the artists to express themselves in a limitless ways!

Compare photographs of Sommer, Adams and Klett versus Parkeharrison, Muniz and Crewdson. What happened to the photography? Is this its future?

by: Robert Adam

by: Frederick Sommer

by: Mark Klett

Shana Parkeharrison

by: Vik Muniz

by: Gregory Crewdson

The works of Sommer, Adams and Klett are more like press photography. Their theme was black and white and they did not edit or alter their photos. while Parkeharrison, Muniz and Crewdson is more like art photography. There photos were obviously edited and it looks so beautiful because of its colourful theme. 

In my opinion, art photography is now the modern way of expressing art through photos. And nowadays, readers gets attracted to colourful, creative and artsy images. Which I think is because of the evolution of photography.

Reference:

Icevska, Gordana. "Week 13 Readings." Weblog post. Photography Shooting the Truth. George Brown College, 9 Jan. 2009. Web. 12 Apr. 2012