For 180-years, people have been asking the question: is photography art? read more
Fine art photography stands in contrast to representational photography, such as photojournalism, which provides a documentary visual account of specific subjects and events, literally re-presenting objective reality rather than the subjective intent of the photographer; and commercial photography, the primary focus of which is to advertise products or services. read more
At an early meeting of the Photographic Society of London, established in 1853, one of the members complained that the new technique was "too literal to compete with works of art" because it was unable to "elevate the imagination". read more
Before work can become fine art the artist has to have a vision of what they think their work will look like. An Idea. Fine art is about an idea, a message, or an emotion. The artist has something that they want to have conveyed in their work. read more