Photography as Art

I would definitely consider it art. It can be just as difficult to find just the right subject for a masterpiece in photography as with painting. A lot of time and effort go into making a photo that deserves to be framed. The subjects of photos as art are also varied. Landscapes, people, still life, all these can make wonderful wall art. I have seen a lot of work from other photographers that I would purchase for my walls. There is such beauty out there. There are some really great photographers.

definitely, i do think photography is art, i know, because whenever someone takes my picture, it looks crap, but when i take my picture or anyone else's there's something about it, it's natural and beautiful. i know, lame example. i guess if i had that kind of money, i would some photograph that touches me deeply, there was a world press photo exhibition here last year, and all the pictures were so moving, it's true what they say, ' a picture is worth a thousand words'.

I have bought others work before, but only as reprints since I can't afford much. I like to decorate with my own work if possible though. It kind of adds a personal touch. I definitely agree that photography can be an art.

I'm just an armature photographer but I think of it as an art and it's creatively equal for me to drawing and paintings that I also do.. Not sure how much would I pay for someone else's work but it depends on how much I like it and how much i can afford..

Photography is in the field of art. It is subjective, it can be provocative and it can bring emotion to a person. Personally I like photo over video since photo can make imagine on the situation of the photo. You can take a look on a photo of a person in a wheelchair and you make up a hundred stories about the person. What is more is that photography capture emotion, that is what make me like photography. Well, about buying someone else's work, if I can afford it and if I think it is worth it, why not? For now maybe no, because I'm still a student and I've to earn before I pay but in the future if I doing well, I'll consider it.

I would buy photographs, if they have some lasting quality. In some cases, they may be simply perfect, taken in the best way conceivable, and in some other cases, they may have some historical/cultural significance. I have a special liking for black and white pictures which display the wonderful schemes of shade (where much more than just balck and white appear). I am very much interested in photography, but right now, I lack a good equipment. However, I use my small camera to shoot some nice pitures, within its restrictions. My laptop has a good webcam attached to it, and I have found out that it works great outdoors, especially for cloe-up shots. I love to take close-up shots of garden plants, especially their leaves. It is a bit difficult to carry, focus and capture close-ups using the laptop, but I take it as a challenge! I plan to buy a digital video camera that would also allow me to take still pictures. If you have any suggestions, please do let me know. And also help me to learn more about photography through online resources.

I do consider photography art. My fiance and I both are photographers - he is much better than I am. But we do buy other artists photographs. We have bought prints from Deviantart. We bought some Larry Carlson prints when we were in New York. Also I love Gregory Crewdson. I have his bok Twighlight... and I went to see the photos he had in the Aperature exhibit at the Fine Arts Museum last year. I would definately buy a print if I had the money.

I would say a resounding 'yes'! Almost all of the 'art' hanging in my home consists of large B&W prints. Besides appreciating the pictures for their asthetic beauty, they all mean something to us or remind us of holidays or other occasions.

I do photography but i'm not good at it.Yes, i consider it as art. there are lot of feelings a simple photograph can express. I mean just looking at an artistic shot we can see what the photographer want to express and i consider that as an art..seeing the unusual things and expressing it thru pictures. I would definitely buy a someone else's work if i really like it.

I count it as a art. visit my web site + community if your not sure. www.poetryartonline.com/forum/index.php I wasn't into it a great deal before but i still counted it as art and i enjoy seeing talanted photographers. =) ~Joey

Well, I think it can be considered art. As to buying this, probably yes. Same with paintings, I don't see why photographs can't be considered art like them, even if the picture has been through some post prods.

well personally i think it would depend on the photograph, but i try to use my own ones and display them around my place. i like having people mension them and me being able to say "i did that" its cool

I wouldn't rather by a photograph, I would try to get a shot thats as god as that my self. I hope I can become a good Photographer because I want to sell my Photos on the internet. I'm already trying but because it's more like amateur photography I don't think someone would even buy a photo for 1$. If someone is interested in seeing my photos, write me and I give you the links to my Photos.