Art photography is ones own creative way of expressing a story and is considered a form of art. It can come in many different forms but ultimately it is the creative vision of the photographer that comes alive within the photo. This type of art form allows room for self expression and freedom with the ability to arrange the subjects in the picture then later edit, alter and manipulate the photos.
In contrast to photojournalism which is also considered a art form, allows less room for creativity. These are photos that are taken to provide visual support for news events. These pictures are most often candid and capture the moment as is happens.
2. Is it ethical and acceptable to alter art photos?
It is acceptable to alter art photos and it is done fairly often. These photos are known to show the photographers imaginative and artistic way of telling a story.
3. Is it ethical and acceptable to alter press photos?
It is not ethical to alter press photography and there are laws in print media which prohibit any alterations done to these pictures.
"The U.S. National Press Photographers Association, and other professional organizations, maintain codes of ethics to specify approaches to these issues"
Press photography is supposed to provide visual support for a news event and convey the truth.
Just like Kertesz said, is it about interpreting the scene and often taking candid pictures from behind the "front lines".
Henri Cartier-Bresson is known as the "Godfather" of photojournalism and "the Decisive Moment"- The instant when a shutter click can suspend an event within the eye and heart of the beholder"
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| This photo is a colour-altered imagine. The photographer, Patrick Schneider doctored two images to create one fake photo which resulted in him losing his job at the Charlotte Observer. |
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This photo done by Jodi Beiber won first prize for the World Press Photo of the year 2010. It is a portrait of young Bibi Aisha after being brutally beaten and disfigured. |
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| This photo was done by Peter Lik, a photographer from Australia known for taking landscapes. |
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| This photo was done by my photographer friend, Andrius Nareika. |
