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CONTEMPORARY PHOTOGRAPHY

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CONTEMPORARY PHOTOGRAPHY

Business of Photography by Business of Photography
March 1, 2022
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Contemporary photography is creating a unique style with an infusion of artistic perception and with touch of culture. Although when it comes to contemporary photography there are no rules which gives room for exploration, it encompasses of elements of many genres and the use of photography techniques.

Contemporary photography is one such era that encompasses many genres. Most photographers and art historians agree that contemporary photography includes any photograph taken from the early 20th century till date. In, all contemporary photography can be described as the photography of our own time: this includes abstracts, landscapes, architectural photography. However, there are majorly two genres when it comes to the subject matter; documentary and photojournalism which depicts images and stories peculiar to this time.

THERE ARE DIFFERENT KINDS OF CONTEMPORARY PHOTOGRAPHY

Contemporary landscape photography: Contemporary landscape photography is considered a non-aesthetic image. Before now, there was so much discrimination that this kind of work was discarded due to its vague and meaningless nature. But today, they are exhibited in the most sought galleries around the world as contemporary art.

Contemporary fashion photography: This kind of contemporary photography showcases the clothes that are made of high fashion materials that are usually worn by the models and also photographed by fashion photographers. Fashion photography has existed long before the century which has evolved as a genre with time in focus.

Contemporary documentary photography: In the conceptual sense, a documentary can be taking the picture of a person, places, houses, etc, in a conceptual way at a point in time without any artistic intent of your subject.  Unlike traditional photography where the photographer takes control of the model or subject,  in documentary or photojournalism photography, there is no awareness or little artistic improvisation or intent.

As a creative, whatever you create now is called contemporary art and there are various forms and approaches to create any work be it painting, photography, digital art, etc. Simply find your area of interest and create contemporary pieces from it.

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