what is the difference between a snapshot and a photograph
Oct 29, 2011 17:57:37 #
I think time is a good measure of an image. And lets call all photos images that takes the judgemental terms out of the picture. I take a lot of images while traveling. About once a month I look back at my images and delete those that don't stand the test of time. Any image that survives three looks I keep. Great images retain their appeal over a long period of time
Oct 29, 2011 18:10:33 #
Your method is similar to what I do. When I was shooting weddings, I would worry so much about the images I took that I finally decided to dump them into a folder and not look at them for 2 weeks. After 2 weeks I was able to look at the images in a new light and I discovered that they were not as bad as I had originally thought. I still use that method and like you, if they still look good after 3 looks, I keep them.
Oct 29, 2011 19:37:43 #
Oct 30, 2011 00:53:43 #
Ditto.
quonnie wrote:
i think it's sorta like pornography. i can't define it but i know it when i see it.
Hoodoos on Slope, Bryce Canyon NP
Oct 30, 2011 01:29:08 #
The explanations given so far are pretty good ones..A snapshot to me is something I capture with the first thing at hand, as quickly as I can, just to record the moment.
Although I might use the term interchangeably, a photograph has been given loving care to bring out the best of what the image portrays but the content may not be universally interesting..like a spontaneous picture of a grandchild may be wonderful to its parents and grandparents but lack the general interest of another that might be anyone's child in a composed one.
A photograph as Art would be one where the subject matter and composition would be compelling enough to hang on a wall if its content interests the viewer.
Although I might use the term interchangeably, a photograph has been given loving care to bring out the best of what the image portrays but the content may not be universally interesting..like a spontaneous picture of a grandchild may be wonderful to its parents and grandparents but lack the general interest of another that might be anyone's child in a composed one.
A photograph as Art would be one where the subject matter and composition would be compelling enough to hang on a wall if its content interests the viewer.
Oct 30, 2011 05:25:59 #
Janice wrote:
I see it said, both here and other places, "that's just a snapshot". I am not sure I understand the difference, can someone explain?
Janice, the longer one studies their craft the better they will become at it. On this very forum there is talk of making a new catagory for photos because of the range of photographers on it. It is painfully clear to very proficient photographers what is good and what is bad. And it will not have much to do with subject matter or the amount of PS used. Also it would be very difficult for anybody to tell the differance between really good snapshots and really lousy Photographs. So I guess the real question is really just how much overlap is there between the two.
Oct 30, 2011 09:29:02 #
Oct 30, 2011 12:19:04 #
Interesting question because I used this distinction in the
film days before someone invented images. To me a
snapshot was a photo not worth printing . or deleting
these days during edit. There are photographs and then
there are really great photographs!
film days before someone invented images. To me a
snapshot was a photo not worth printing . or deleting
these days during edit. There are photographs and then
there are really great photographs!
Oct 30, 2011 14:52:08 #
Rip Tragle wrote:
Interesting question because I used this distinction in the
film days before someone invented images. To me a
snapshot was a photo not worth printing . or deleting
these days during edit. There are photographs and then
there are really great photographs!
film days before someone invented images. To me a
snapshot was a photo not worth printing . or deleting
these days during edit. There are photographs and then
there are really great photographs!
My passion is looking for that REALLY GREAT PHOTO,
Great Team of Formation Flyers
Oct 30, 2011 14:55:01 #
Took this at AirVenture reason years ago I started photography was planes.
Oct 31, 2011 18:16:52 #
keeper wrote:
When my son was in little league, I desperately wa... (show quote)
That had to be a great day!
Oct 31, 2011 18:17:53 #
2 Dog Don wrote:
I think time is a good measure of an image. And lets call all photos images that takes the judgemental terms out of the picture. I take a lot of images while traveling. About once a month I look back at my images and delete those that don't stand the test of time. Any image that survives three looks I keep. Great images retain their appeal over a long period of time
Ahh, great way to sort through them! I like it.
Oct 31, 2011 18:20:46 #
SharpShooter wrote:
quote=Janice I see it said, both here and other p... (show quote)
I think this is true. I was basically trying to get a feel of what one would mean if they told me my image was just a snapshot.
Oct 31, 2011 18:21:28 #
Rip Tragle wrote:
Interesting question because I used this distinction in the
film days before someone invented images. To me a
snapshot was a photo not worth printing . or deleting
these days during edit. There are photographs and then
there are really great photographs!
film days before someone invented images. To me a
snapshot was a photo not worth printing . or deleting
these days during edit. There are photographs and then
there are really great photographs!
Thank you. I like your way of thinking. :)
Oct 31, 2011 18:22:43 #
photosbywick wrote:
Took this at AirVenture reason years ago I started photography was planes.
It is a very nice shot. I like it.
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