The photo is a thing in itself. And that's what still photography is all about.
Garry WinograndRead
Photography is about finding out what can happen in the frame. When you put four edges around some facts, you change those facts.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Photography transforms reality by framing moments, influencing how we perceive them.
Garry Winogrand's quote emphasizes the power of photography in shaping our understanding of reality. By enclosing a scene within the boundaries of a photographic frame, the photographer is not merely capturing what exists; they are also creating a new interpretation of those facts, altering how viewers perceive and understand the world around them.
Themes
PhotographyFramePerceptionRealityArt
In practice
Example use cases
In a photography seminar, you might use this quote to illustrate the importance of composition.
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