Mike Johnson's Sunday Morning Photographer - July 17, 2005

Steve's Digicams - Sunday Morning Photographer - July 17, 2005 Modes
I basically agree with this column. Sometimes people take themselves way too seriously. Photography should be fun and somehow in tune with how you personally experience the world. When I go to "photography art" shows the quality and presentation can be excellent, but many of the pictures are boring or contrived, I am not surprised or puzzled, or even bemused. Many of the photographs and photographers that I share on this list are creating fun, unexpected, and non-artistic work. Photography, to me, is sharing a way of seeing and thinking, a spontaneous interaction with the world. The subjects of photography are not necessarily fun, but the process of discovery and sharing is an exhilarating joy. Looking at photographs should be like meeting an interesting person or having an interesting coversation. Even if the subject is shocking, the discussion can be exciting, and even fun.