Are photographs accurate representations of reality?

The main point of the discussion is that pictures do not and cannot represent a reality which is independent of the viewer who sees them. As a result, jurors cannot see what the person involved in the accident or an eyewitness saw.

How does photography represent reality?

An image can denote certain apparent truths. In other words it’s the viewer’s own interpretation of image based on their own experiences and beliefs in the cultural environment the viewer is living. Hence an image which is just a representation of reality actually invokes facts which are deeper than visible.

Is a photograph an objective representation of reality?

A photograph is typically thought of as matter of fact. It is objective. A photo with nothing done to it to alter it is a window into what is or rather was reality. The choice in what we use in front of the camera body changes reality even just slightly.

Can you photograph reality?

An image can never copy reality, because it needs a medium to be presented. The medium will not show reality, but an image. Your audience will eventually see this image through their own eyes.

Why are photographs not truthful records of reality?

Rather than carry a physical memory of light falling on objects, digital images are reconstructions using binary code, and can therefore be seen as further removed from reality. As we have seen, viewing photographs as a slice of the ‘real’ has always been problematic, no matter what form they take.

Is it ethical to manipulate photos?

Photo manipulations can occur during a shoot based on equipment settings. But the potential for ethical questions arises primarily from post-shoot image manipulation. If a digital photo manipulation creates an image that is misleading or deceptive, reviewing the ethics of the situation is always the right thing to do.

What is photojournalism in photography?

Photojournalism is a form of journalism which tells a news story through powerful photography.

What is photographic alteration?

The ability to produce photographs that reveal more detail than do traditional photographs, especially at longer distances or using small cameras, has increased the information that can be gathered. The second purpose of photo alteration is to misinform or deceive.

Are photographs always copyrightable?

Under the Federal Copyright Act of 1976, photographs are protected by copyright from the moment of creation. If the photographer is no longer living, the rights in the photograph are determined by the photographer’s will or passed as personal property by the applicable laws of interstate succession.

What is subjective photography?

Photography is subjective by simply being a visual art. In other words, it is based on your perception rather than judgments from other peoples perspective. A picture might be subjective based on the photographer’s view while a viewer might see at it from the objective angle (based on tone, color, etc.)

Is a photograph more truthful than a painting or sculpture?

Photographs are more realistic, and more accurate reports of what we see because they carry higher grade information about the environment. They are causally responsive to the environment in ways that paintings are not.

How can photographs be manipulated?

Other examples of photo manipulation include retouching photographs using ink or paint, airbrushing, double exposure, piecing photos or negatives together in the darkroom, scratching instant films, or through the use of software-based manipulation tools applied to digital images.

What is the difference between surreal photography and Fantasy Photography?

Processing is the larger area, where you can change colours to help emphasize the concept. Unlike surreal or horror photography, fantasy can incorporate folklore. This can include elves, fairies, or other fictional characters. Fantasy photography relies on photographic editing or manipulation.

What makes a good fantasy photographic image?

Some of the best fantasy photographic images are the simplest. We can use realistic environments, yet play around with the props in the scene. Here, a man is reading a newspaper where hands come out to hold his head. We know from our own experiences that news is almost always in a negative sense.

Does fantasy correlate with reality?

Fantasy does not comport with reality. There are obvious examples such as the story of Dumbo, the flying elephant, but what about people who can’t distinguish fantasy from reality and are bent on influencing others? A good example is a man named Ken Ham, who convinced the State of Kentucky to give tax incentives to the Ark Park.

How do I make a fantasy photo?

Fantasy photography relies on photographic editing or manipulation. Others use juxtapositioning to show scenes of a dream-like state. Most things can be the same as you see it, but with one or two elements reimagined. Unless you know Photoshop well, I wouldn’t jump into intense post-production manipulation. Start with what you can do.