Making vs. Taking Photos

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p.1 #1 · Making vs. Taking Photos

I have been pondering this question for a little while now. What, in your opinion sets apart from someone simply taking a photo, to MAKING a photo?

I strive and feel like, for the most part, I MAKE photos on a day to day basis, however, I was interested in what you guys think and I thought it might spurn an interesting discussion.

What sets a photo apart from being MADE and being taken?

Is it simply composition (light, angle, etc.) or something more? Is some sort of "moment" required?

Just curious to see how people define "making a photo" rather than "taking a photo."

Edited on Dec 09, 2007 at 04:18 PM

Dec 09, 2007 at 03:27 AM

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p.1 #2 · Making vs. Taking Photos

It keeps changing as you shoot more, IMO. Once you get past the techical, then goes to the composition and use of light and getting better images does not stop there. As for the moment, yes, that is critical and difficult...the end product of composition. Over time, the techicnal becomes second nature, so does composition to an extent (at least you know what to look for and how to get it), and then yeah, I think you're right, the moment is how to 'make' a photograph. Too bad it is sooo darn hard. But then again, getting it right, at least for me, is a nice addiction to have...a real challenge.

Edited on Dec 09, 2007 at 04:18 PM

Dec 09, 2007 at 05:30 AM

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p.1 #3 · Making vs. Taking Photos

Here's my take:

Basically I think you want to know what's the difference between a snap shot and a photograph.......

Well, for me, Shane summed it pretty well.

IMO a photograph is the product of bringing together the technical aspects of camera/lens settings, lighting, composition, and "the moment".

Snap shots are, well, snap shots. They may have some or many of the technical aspects of a "photograph", but may lack the "Wow Factor" that takes them to the next level.

Is it subjective? You bet, but I think we as a group would agree about what defines the differences between the two for the most part.

Dec 09, 2007 at 04:18 PM


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