I have been going through my old photographs recently, looking for ones to use or share. As I was doing this, I noticed a clear distinction between the photos I had taken by chance and the ones I had carefully crafted.
“Taking” a photo implies stumbling upon a scene or event and quickly capturing it. It could be a landscape, a street scene, or a still life that catches your eye. You may have only had time for one shot before the moment passed, but you got it. Afterwards, you may choose to edit the photo by cropping, changing the colors, or adjusting the contrast to match your vision.
On the other hand, a “made” photo has been heavily altered from its original form. This could be done in the darkroom or on a computer, and may even blur the line between photography and illustration. For example, I have prints that I have “solarized” or processed with the Sabattier effect, which involves briefly exposing the print to a white light while it is developing. Each print is unique and holds a special value to me, as the original negatives are lost and I only have that one print.
Another way to create a “made” photo is by taking the same shot multiple times over a long period, capturing different lighting, weather, or other elements. This can result in a series of photos that tell a story or show the evolution of a scene.
Whether a photo is taken or made, it is a form of art that allows us to capture and preserve moments in time. And with the advancements in technology, the possibilities for creating and editing photos are endless.
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