Thursday 7 March 2013

Photographs: A beautiful way to look at the past

Photographs are taken for numerous reasons, ranging from personal to professional. This art form may be a family tradition, historical responsibility or a hobby. Similarly, photography can manifest in many different forms, including travel, seasonal, sports, and wedding photography.  One thing in common with all these photographs is the fact they keep us in touch with the events of the past. Most importantly, it keeps the coming generation up to date with news and events. In a way, this artistry takes the viewer to a journey that he/she has not actually witnessed.

The Art of Taking Pictures:


Taking great pictures is more than simply pointing the camera and clicking. In actuality, professional photographers must carefully study their subject; they also evaluate the light, angle and composition before taking the shot. Taking snaps this way will result in thoughtful and appealing photos.

Family Albums:

The word “family” itself means a world—it is a place where you will find every kind of emotion, from happiness to anger. There is nothing better than catching these different moods in frames. A look at them will again take you back at those enlightened moments. Photographs make perfect souvenirs for the coming generations.

Pictures as History and News:

We learned a lot about our past generation through photographs taken in that era. It gave us a glance into their lives and the historical events that took place at that time. Words alone can’t make the impact that photographs and words together make—that is why you often see news posted alongside photographs. For instance, the pictures of World War II or a recent hurricane, or the tsunami in Japan, instantly generate pathos.

Photographs to Document Facts:

Photographs play a vital role when it comes to verifying facts. They are a must when it comes to legal or insurance matters. In fact, they are also very crucial in solving crimes.  Often, you will see police or forensic experts taking photographs from different angles. They serve as crucial evidence and are helpful to solving a case. In such scenarios, it is a good idea to take pictures using traditional film, rather than a digital camera, because it is difficult to make any kind of alternation to the film negative.

Looking at Pictures Today

Today, photography is mostly digital–it is inexpensive, of superior quality and fast. Today, there are cameras available with advanced technology that will automatically adjust according to the subject, light and background. You can take great pictures without getting into the intricacies of traditional photography.

The time and technology have also changed the way that people take pictures, but what remains unchanged is how beautifully photography connects us to memories and events of the past.