The worst is when someone uses "fine art" in the website name, about page, artist statement etc. Things like "master printer" are also ridiculous to read. I'd rather read a list of equipment than this sort of nonsense.
I'm guilty of using the term "fine art". I never really liked it. How about "creative photography" instead?The worst is when someone uses "fine art" in the website name, about page, artist statement etc. Things like "master printer" are also ridiculous to read. I'd rather read a list of equipment than this sort of nonsense.
This tends to be used to differentiate from those photographers who do commercial work, so I understand the rationale.Indeed. Using the "fine art photography" tag to separate ones work from "casual" photography is pretentious, IMO.
I don't know whether this is universal, but up our way there is a fairly rigorous, time consuming and moderately expensive certification process that results in a "Master Gardener" designation for anyone who completes the requirements.It reminds me of those horticulturists who use "Master Gardener" in their title.
I thought that WAS the point of "labeling" something as Fine Art.Sometimes saying you are a fine art photographer comes in handy. Then you won't be ask to take a picture of their pets/babies/wedding.
Probably not. Ansel Adams made a living as a commercial photographer for a fair number of years. If you ever get a chance to see the type of commercial work he did, you are likely to be relatively un-impressed.The majority of Ansel Adams pictures Are.
Touche.....i was talking about those pictures that most people would be familiar with.....Half Dome, Moon-rise, that kind of thing.Probably not. Ansel Adams made a living as a commercial photographer for a fair number of years. If you ever get a chance to see the type of commercial work he did, you are likely to be relatively un-impressed.
As someone who buys other peoples' photographs, I can say that I absolutely will not buy any inkjet / Giclee print. Nor will I buy any other digital imagery. So, if they say they use a DSLR or some computer printer or some scanner...I'm done looking.
I can't see anything distateful about "fine art photography." For example an artist who paints pictures is often referred to as a "painter". However, if one is promoting one's work as such, one wouldn't want the piublic to confuse you with "house painters."
Is a commercial wedding photographer, or commercial product and promotional photographer, different than a fine art photographer? I would say, most of the time, yes. Doctors are specialized, as are lawyers and real estate agents, and construction contractors.
I assume if a potential customer sees "fine art photographer", they are unlikely to call and ask to have a family picture or dog portrait taken. Of course, I am speaking generally, not absolutely.
As an artist, I take a lot of photos which cause non-photographers, or non-artists to ask, "Why'd you take a picture of a stranger standing at a brick wall with an umbrella?" And just as often, no explanation will suffice to satisfy. Of course there are other terms possible, like photographic art, or the cumbersome "photography as art." I live with the assumption that the long, early argument, "is photography art?" was long ago answered in the affirmative. None of these qualifiers or descriptions of course have nothing to do with the person's characteristics, or values, or skills, etc. It's just an attempt taxonomy and organization.
i have heard that is what really matters anyways .. its an endless race to acquire gearBut really who is going to buy your print because you use xyz lens or abc camera system.
Standard page on a photographer's website.Sorry.... where is this About page? Is it our Profile page?
My work explores the relationship between Bauhausian sensibilities and emotional memories.
With influences as diverse as Camus and L Ron Hubbard, new variations are distilled from both traditional and modern layers.
Ever since I was a student I have been fascinated by the endless oscillation of the universe. What starts out as vision soon becomes manipulated into a carnival of defeat, leaving only a sense of what could have been and the prospect of a new understanding.
As momentary forms become clarified through emergent and academic practice, the viewer is left with a hymn to the outposts of our existence.
Standard page on a photographer's website.
As a web developer I have seen about pages from a variety of businesses trying to express to the public the persona it hopes will attract customers. Some approach it as personal qualifications/attributes , or a dedication to their commitment to their cause/beliefs, or merely describe what the business does. Sometimes its a mix of these.
When a Copywriter is employed the About page usually becomes a statement written from a third party POV and much more "flowery" with the language. Galleries publish Artist info bios which photographers tend to mimic in their artist statement or bio.
The end goal of your site may shape the about page too, sales vs showcase vs personal journal.
IMO the about page should have a few sub sections:
A personal bio - Who am I (married, kids, dog/cat, education if applicable, mini history of your journey)
A creative intent bio - Why I do what I do and maybe how (especially for those who practice non-current methods)
A curriculum Vitae - Where I have been shown/published
Gear and preferences should be a separate page for the technically curious - brands are not as important as showing breadth or depth, maybe more critical for professionals who practice commercial photography to show a wide range of skills.
And test different versions. In corporate world every word is scrutinized before being released to the public. One can use simple web statistic software and monitor time spent on a page to see if it holds the readers interest or if they abort at that page after a few seconds. Revise and test again.
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