The Future of Photography
I’ve been reading a few photography books recently that were given to me as Christmas presents (below). I’m always researching new trends, where they’ve come from and what’s may happen.
Knowledge for me has always been a strength and power thing for me.
Photography The Whole Story by Juliet Hacking
Wildlife Photographer of The Year by Natural History Museum
I’m glad I no longer use chemicals in a dark room washing away those substances down the sink at the end of the process. I must admit though that I do miss the feel and look of film which you don’t really get with digital!
Since the beginning of digital SLRs, I have enjoyed the immediacy of digital. I take a photograph and immediately see my results. There’s more to it than than but you know what I mean.
Then came mobile phones with in-built cameras which nowadays are almost comparable to the earliest DSLR’s. We all find them useful especially because of their size. Mobile phone quality images aren’t comparable to DSLRs are they? I’m sure you’ve been on Instagram and realised the difference between a mobile phone photo and a DSLR image.
But does anyone care? Some businesses do and surprisingly some don’t. I’ve lost count of the number of smart businesses who invest in their business yet when I’ve seen them represented on social, their advertising materials are of poor quality and taken most often by a member of staff in bad lighting. Many businesses don’t realise every photo of their business from their business creates an impression of their business.
I certainly care about images and their quality which is why I’ve invested significantly in new equipment including cameras, lenses, etc. I’ve also invested in many years studying light and getting the best light whether that be for a business portrait or a product.
What are your opinions about this? I‘d really like to hear your views.
The Future
I’m unsure, but I know digital is here to stay and social media will have a big influence as to where it will morph into!? I see people turning away from big user apps to more locally based ones. I’m excited for the future and to adapt like I’ve always done. .
Ray
Ps. This self portrait wasn’t just taken. I set my R5 on a tripod. I triggered the tripod with my remote trigger. If you look at the photo, you’ll see the trigger in my right hand. I chose to stand where I did because there was closed shade above provided by thick branches. The main light came from open light to my right. The mask of my face is perfectly lit because I looked in that direction.
Self portrait of Raymond Jones near his home by the canal in North Wales