Art Photography
Left: Farmers on water buffalos, Yunnan 1964. Photo by Wu Jialin
Right: Naty Abasca and Ana-Maria Abascal with Helio Guerreiro, Ibiza, Spain, Sept 1964. Photo by Richard Avedo
Press Photography
Left: The Power of One, 2007. Photo by Oded Bality
Right: Georgia, August 2008. Photo by Gleb Garanich
In photography, there are two distinct forms of photographs that can be take; art and press. Art photography is the kind of picture that can be seen in fashion magazines or for commercial uses. Press photography, on the other hand, are the kinds of pictures that can be seen in newspapers or through news telecasts.
In the examples of the art photos above, they were both taken in an artistic view, where the photographer would have the subject of the picture doing a specific action then have the freedom to adjust lighting, the wardrobe, make-up etc. Ethically speaking, it is normal for the photographer to change the environment to best suit the end product. Sometimes these pictures are for commercial uses so it is highly recommended for alterations to be made. These photos are taken to illustrate a specific idea which can range from fashion pieces to a portrait. In that case, it is ethical for details to be modified and changed in order to best showcase the idea.
On the other hand, press photography includes photos that help tell stories and are used to capture the emotion of an event taking place. These photos should not be altered in any way as it then changes what reality is like. They are usually taken for newspapers where people from other parts of the world can see the struggles and hardships that others go through. If the subject of the picture was to be altered, then the whole photo would have lost it's true meaning; the real, raw emotions are, ideally, what needs to be captured.
In the examples of the art photos above, they were both taken in an artistic view, where the photographer would have the subject of the picture doing a specific action then have the freedom to adjust lighting, the wardrobe, make-up etc. Ethically speaking, it is normal for the photographer to change the environment to best suit the end product. Sometimes these pictures are for commercial uses so it is highly recommended for alterations to be made. These photos are taken to illustrate a specific idea which can range from fashion pieces to a portrait. In that case, it is ethical for details to be modified and changed in order to best showcase the idea.
On the other hand, press photography includes photos that help tell stories and are used to capture the emotion of an event taking place. These photos should not be altered in any way as it then changes what reality is like. They are usually taken for newspapers where people from other parts of the world can see the struggles and hardships that others go through. If the subject of the picture was to be altered, then the whole photo would have lost it's true meaning; the real, raw emotions are, ideally, what needs to be captured.
Overall, ethically, it is acceptable to change details for art photography; however, not acceptable for changes in press photography. The two types both require time and care for the good end product; it is just the required attention to detail that differs.
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