Digital Photography As Both Art and Science
There has always been a lot of debate about photography - that is, how exactly it should be classified. Depending on who you ask, people will either tell you photography is an art or a science. Why Photography is 'Art' Many people believe photography, including digital photography, is a beautiful and unique art form as it allows for emotion to be exquisitely expressed. They see digital photography as a natural evolution of the arts of drawing or painting. In reality, digital photography is very similar to a painting. Although the original image is an accurate picture of reality, that picture is generally modified using digital tools to reflect the photographer's thoughts and emotions. Even digital photos that haven't been digitally altered are often considered art, simply due to the artistic eye required to find the appropriate subjects for memorable photos. Those who believe digital photography is an art generally support their stance by saying that the conv