Sounds like my own journal (about why do I shoot)?
I summed it as, my wanting to capture [that moment] for my own!
I don’t print many, but keep them on computer download, or (stuffed) in my phones cloud.
(I have 100 pounds of printed family photos in my basement and sheds!)
After storing 45 years of my life in 35mm slides, 8 and super 8 mm movies, and countless video reels, I am out of boxes to keep my “moments” in.
Digital photography saved me from having to buy another storage shed for the storage of my life’s memories.
My children and grandkids will probably wonder [what was Dad thinking?]
The joy of doing it and the challenge to keep on learning ----- even at age 87.
Mark
Exploration. Internal and external.
My purpose in photography is to put a smile on someone's face; -and a memory in our hearts.
wdross
Loc: Castle Rock, Colorado
JD750 wrote:
I have asked myself this recently and I am reading a book that among other things, promises to “ and finish with how to find your purpose in photography.”
That is a bold claim and something I have asked myself more than once. There is no single answer of course, because it is subjective subject.
So I am curious, what do readers here say in response to “What is your purpose in photography?“
The love and joy of seeing. And the capture, even if not perfect, of the memories of those moments.
Everybody has memories that they can recall. A photograph is a memory on steroids.
To continually learn. To watch my journey from a true beginner to where I am now technology wise, and to increase my capacity to be creative.
JD750 wrote:
I have asked myself this recently and I am reading a book that among other things, promises to “ and finish with how to find your purpose in photography.”
That is a bold claim and something I have asked myself more than once. There is no single answer of course, because it is subjective subject.
So I am curious, what do readers here say in response to “What is your purpose in photography?“
I like visual art that captures, records, expresses and shares my personal and common interest; photography allows that along with the stimulating challenge of learning……IF I could paint as fast, I would….but I’ll leave that to Picasso
It's been said in many ways and many of them apply to me as well, but the simple answer is that I enjoy making images, I enjoy sharing them with people, but most of all, a great many of them take me back to the spot that I captured them from.
It is not possible to put a value on that.
dustie
Loc: Nose to the grindstone
Mike D. wrote:
It's been said in many ways and many of them appl here but the simple answer is that I enjoy making images, I enjoy sharing them with people, but most of all, a great many of them take me back to the spot that I captured them from.
It is not possible to put a value on that.
Either to our like or dislike, methinks the photo gear manufacturers have their ways of figuring value to put on that.
😊😋
Latsok
Loc: Recently moved to Washington State.
JD750 wrote:
I have asked myself this recently and I am reading a book that among other things, promises to “ and finish with how to find your purpose in photography.”
That is a bold claim and something I have asked myself more than once. There is no single answer of course, because it is subjective subject.
So I am curious, what do readers here say in response to “What is your purpose in photography?“
Hobby and an outlet from chores, responsibilities, worries, etc. It allows me to focus on something that happens to interest me at that moment and try and create an image I conceive in my mind. I am not marketing myself nor claim to be an expert or a pro, but I enjoy composing, photographing, and doing some post processing to create an image of a fleeting moment of my life. It's always fun to come back to days, months or years later and remember that instant of my life that will never be repeated again.
dustie wrote:
Either to our like or dislike, methinks the photo gear manufacturers have their ways of figuring value to put on that.
😊😋
I see G.A.S. as an internal problem that I largely ignore but I see your point.
Since I am long past the kit lens stage, my purchases tend to be well researched and for tangible reasons. This translates into bartering sessions with the CFO because they also tend to rather expensive.
It's all good but I need justification to spend money on my hobby and usually it needs to involve a visible improvement in what I do. Everyone has their reasons I imagine.
dustie
Loc: Nose to the grindstone
Mike D. wrote:
I see G.A.S. as an internal problem that I largely ignore but I see your point.
Since I am long past the kit lens stage, my purchases tend to be well researched and for tangible reasons. This translates into bartering sessions with the CFO because they also tend to rather expensive.
It's all good but I need justification to spend money on my hobby and usually it needs to involve a visible improvement in what I do. Everyone has their reasons I imagine.
I see G.A.S. as an internal problem that I largely... (
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I'm sure everyone has their reasons. 👍
Probably why the marketing departments of the manufacturers aim their general advertising toward those most likely to succumb to G.A.S.
wdross wrote:
The love and joy of seeing. And the capture, even if not perfect, of the memories of those moments.
I love the first sentence. Those six words run very deep. With that said, you may enjoy a book called, The Art of Noticing by Rob Walker. It might just be up your alley.
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