What is a snapshot vs......
Jul 29, 2013 21:24:52 #
I've been following this website for a few months now and have a question. Occasionally I see someone refer to a photo that is submitted as a "snapshot". At the risk of sounding less than intelligent, just what is the difference between a snapshot and a good photo? I understand that some photos are better composed than others and some subject matter is more interesting than others. I guess I'm curious as to who gets to decide what is a snapshot and what is a good photo. I'm not trying to be a wise... just that I'm new and want to increase my abilities to create a good photo.
Jul 29, 2013 21:27:57 #
For me, a snapshot is something you take without putting a lot of effort into it rather than a photograph that you take your time to create.
Jul 29, 2013 21:39:18 #
Jul 29, 2013 21:40:48 #
1) Portrait I took this past friday. Clearly planned using the right light and background. Care was taken on how my subject looked as well. Taken with a quality camera and lens. Processed for style.
2) Snapshot of my daughter at new River Gorge..... Stand here honey so I can get the Bridge in the background.... Who cares about anything being planned. We're capturing the moment.
There is no clear line where one begins and the other ends. There are bad portraits and Good Snapshots. What you call the ones that fall in the somewhere in the middle is subjective.
2) Snapshot of my daughter at new River Gorge..... Stand here honey so I can get the Bridge in the background.... Who cares about anything being planned. We're capturing the moment.
There is no clear line where one begins and the other ends. There are bad portraits and Good Snapshots. What you call the ones that fall in the somewhere in the middle is subjective.
Portrait
Snapshot
Jul 29, 2013 21:40:55 #
I used the term Portrait versus Good Photo. The second photo is not a portrait or a good photo but it does capture a moment.
Jul 29, 2013 21:51:16 #
manderson wrote:
I've been following this website for a few months ... (show quote)
Manderson, it's easier to debate which is better, Canon/Nikon.
It's purely subjective. You can pick your own parameters.
I can guarantee you, that more than one snapshot has won a Pulitzer prize. So what does that tell you. We will debate it, but not find the dividing line.
All you can do is improve your own photography till YOU are satisfied that you are no longer taking snapshots. Happy snapping. SS
Jul 29, 2013 21:56:02 #
Thank you for your responses. That's kind of what I expected. I have taken thousands of photos in the last 7 months and I am trying to decide which photos are worthy of being shown to others and which aren't.
Jul 29, 2013 22:18:17 #
For what it's worth - the dictionary nails it for me:
snap·shot
[snap-shot] noun
1. an informal photograph, especially one taken quickly by a hand-held camera.
snap·shot
[snap-shot] noun
1. an informal photograph, especially one taken quickly by a hand-held camera.
Jul 29, 2013 22:21:05 #
Ambrose wrote:
For what it's worth - the dictionary nails it for me:
snap·shot
[snap-shot] noun
1. an informal photograph, especially one taken quickly by a hand-held camera.
snap·shot
[snap-shot] noun
1. an informal photograph, especially one taken quickly by a hand-held camera.
Nice
Jul 29, 2013 22:24:28 #
Comparing snapshots to photographs is like comparing "grabbing a quickie" to making passionate love or grabbing a quick bite to fine dining
Jul 29, 2013 22:26:08 #
Shutterbugsailer wrote:
Comparing snapshots to photographs is like comparing "grabbing a quickie" to making passionate love or grabbing a quick bite to fine dining
I'll have to remember that one.(LOL)
Jul 29, 2013 22:29:50 #
Took a second look at the snapshot and photograph of your daughter. Hard to believe they are of the same person. Your example may be taking it to the extreme, but you made your point
Jul 29, 2013 22:35:16 #
Shutterbugsailer wrote:
Took a second look at the snapshot and photograph of your daughter. Hard to believe they are of the same person. Your example may be taking it to the extreme, but you made your point
Sorry Two different people Shutterbugsailer.
That was my daughter 5 years ago.
Here is a more recent Portrait or her(Taken by me).
Portrait(Studio)
Jul 30, 2013 00:37:55 #
Thanks everyone for the input and opinions. Really appreciate everyone's thoughts. I guess it all comes back to me. By the way, sometimes a "quickie" isn't all that bad.
Jul 30, 2013 07:19:22 #
PalePictures wrote:
Sorry Two different people Shutterbugsailer.
That was my daughter 5 years ago.
Here is a more recent Portrait or her(Taken by me).
That was my daughter 5 years ago.
Here is a more recent Portrait or her(Taken by me).
OMG Russ, she was a beautiful girl and now a beautiful young woman. With a model like this around the house to practice your craft it is not hard to figure out what inspired you to be the photographer you are. :)
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