The Realist, The Impressionist, And The Romantic f/88
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When I talk about photography, I tend to express ideas in terms of painting. Photography shares some characteristics with painting. Both art forms can be depictive of a tangible subject or abstract, disconnected from a physical form. Both can be personally expressive or represent the world as it is.
Over the course of art history, the styles of painters evolved through the eras of romanticism, realism, and impressionism. Loosely categorized, I see landscape photography along a similar spectrum. In this podcast, I pose a question:
Are you a realist, an impressionist, or a romantic?
Understanding where your work lies is interesting, perhaps revealing. It can shed light on a path forward to defining and refining your personal photographic style. It can also help you understand why you prefer certain styles of work or shy away from certain digital manipulations in your imagery.
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Do these photos look real to you? Your answer could be cause for concern. And that’s terrifying. Washington Post
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