What is your purpose in photography? (Page 8): Beside the joy and the fun to capture unique beautiful images, it is to capture moment in time, as said by Linda. More, to me photos...

francosp Loc: Arizona

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?“

Beside the joy and the fun to capture unique beautiful images, it is to capture moment in time, as said by Linda.
More, to me photos allow you to travel in time, because when you look at the print of any old photo, your mind will recall forgotten details of what happened in that particular moment ...a sort of traveling back in time.

Bill_de Loc: US

francosp wrote:

Beside the joy and the fun to capture unique beautiful images, it is to capture moment in time, as said by Linda.

More, to me photos allow you to travel in time, because when you look at the print of any old photo, your mind will recall forgotten details of what happened in that particular moment ...a sort of traveling back in time.

I like that

MJPerini

Because Photography can be enjoyed at so many different levels, from a phone snap of what I ate for lunch today, to a Birthday snap , to a passionate hobby, to a committed artist, it is tough to expect any opinion or consensus of this or any other group to have much meaning.
But if it is really important to you, the question is very much worth thinking about, because it can bring purpose and meaning to the way you choose to do it.
If you enjoy photography, there is no wrong way to enjoy it.
I often share Dorothea Lange magnificent observation that "A Camera is a device, that teaches people how to see without a Camera"
Done thoughtfully, Photography enriches us. .....So I do it, every day.......

spaceytracey Loc: East Glacier Park, MT

To capture a meaningful moment in time. Hopefully, to share. Hopefully to make a living doing something I love.

Bill_de Loc: US

spaceytracey wrote:

To capture a meaningful moment in time. Hopefully, to share. Hopefully to make a living doing something I love.

You could share here

https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/s-5-1.html

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Flyerace Loc: Mt Pleasant, WI

It's always fun to have someone tell you how much they enjoy your photos. I try to make a shot based on what I like. I'm really not good enough to win world wide photo contests, but have had little bits of success along the way with local stuff.

I like having the equipment I have and don't want to upgrade. It is NOT the camera that makes the beautiful or insightful photo, it is the eye of the photographer that makes a picture that pleases him or her. I like taking classes and learn something during every day. Some day, I will make a photo that says it all and I will retire my camera.

joecichjr Loc: Chicago S. Suburbs, Illinois, USA

goofybruce wrote:

Well let me mention one more "purpose"..... To record for myself and to share with others, the "tableaux" that Mother Nature has left out there for me to see, enjoy, and capture. It might be a small, seasonal waterfall; moss growing on rocks; the dried leaves of last fall which will be gone as new growth comes out; yes, a sunrise/sunset or a "big view" landscape, sometimes as well. Usually, I'm on the lookout for the smaller "landscapes"...

I love dry leaves, and I have literally hundreds of shots of them

Mike D. Loc: Crowley County, CO.

joecichjr wrote:

I love dry leaves, and I have literally hundreds of shots of them

Do I smell a series of leafy posts, Joe?

milescherkasky Loc: East Coast USA

I enjoy the challenges of learning the craft. I enjoy the chance to be creative. I enjoy the hunt for the next shot with the inevitable wins and the losses, particularly the thrill of nailing one. I’ll also admit it makes me happy when people like my work. Anyone who says otherwise is lying. All this is the purpose for photography for me and I doubt I’m unique.

Mike D. Loc: Crowley County, CO.

I enjoy the challenges of learning the craft. I enjoy the chance to be creative.

Well said, Miles - that is certainly true for many of us.

PhotogHobbyist Loc: Bradford, PA

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?“

My name says it for me. I enjoy seeing my photographs and remembering the event or incident that prompted me to capture the scene and it is a hobby which I keep learning .

neco Loc: Western Colorado Mountains

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 would like to get better at taking interesting, tack sharp, well composed pics. Maybe sell a few, also.

SWFeral Loc: SWNM

I photograph the wild places I love so that I can easily revisit them. When it comes to sharing them with others, I want viewers to feel as if they can step into the photo and experience the beauty with all their senses.

tgreenhaw

I use photography for two primary purposes. It augments my memory for family and travel. It is an outlet for my desire for artistic expression.

tgreenhaw

joecichjr wrote:

I love dry leaves, and I have literally hundreds of shots of them

I have these too :-) I also have pictures of live leaves as well, and one of my favorites is a picture of where frost stayed on a leaf but burned off on the sidewalk. Leaves as a subject are awesome :-)