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Has digital devalued photography?


12 years 9 months ago #117486 by KZAM
I saw this poll being asked today with that same question. My response was "No", if anything digital has refined photography IMHO.

What do you think?
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12 years 9 months ago #117491 by steveheap
I think they probably mean it has devalued the work of professional photographers because it is so much easier for competent amateurs to produce work similar to that of some professionals, and hence people think that paying for a studio session or a good quality print is too expensive because they think they could do the same thing themselves for a lot less.

The rise of stock agencies on the web (microstock) has accelerated that feeling in quite a broad swathe of the industry because those images are sold for less than $1, which definitely is a hit to the self esteem if stock shots used to sell for $200 or much more.

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12 years 9 months ago - 12 years 9 months ago #117493 by Henry Peach
In art new technology is often derided by some as it is introduced. Eventually it becomes the norm. Almost everything disparaging said about digital these days was expressed about film when it first came out. IMO digital has raised the bar of what we consider mediocre, but it hasn't really affected the percentage of truly great photographs being produced.

"Somebody let the rabble in." -Lewis Carroll, dedicated collodion plate photographer (and author) on the sudden popularity of photography when film was introduced.
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12 years 9 months ago #117517 by Baydream
Only for those who have failed to keep up with new technology and techniques and find themselves left behind. It still takes a skilled photographer to CONSISTENTLY capture great photographs.
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12 years 9 months ago #117552 by Francis
Not at all, I think digital has only enhanced the photographers skills
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12 years 9 months ago #117630 by Robert Chen

Francis wrote: Not at all, I think digital has only enhanced the photographers skills


:agree:
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12 years 9 months ago #117674 by Jacipix
I don't believe it has 'devalued' photography. It has definitely made things much more creative for professionals who know how to use their equipment and software properly.

I truly believe a true photographer has the "photographer's eye" which we all know, not everyone is blessed with. There is a specific creative talent in a photographer.

The digital world had made choices and processing much easier, costs are lowered because you can delete what you don't want on the spot. It helps with time management and keeps customers happy. Although there are many photographers out there who still prefer film, and I admire all of them because it really is a very technical process and it takes skill and you can get some terrific shots with film, I just find the digital world to be much easier on photographers and clients rather than something that has "devalued" the photographer.
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12 years 9 months ago #117699 by effron
Yeah, just like the electric guitar devalued the acoustic players. The notion will pass.......B)
Why so serious?
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12 years 9 months ago #117739 by Joves
Not at all. Great great phtotgraphs are still great, then there are the rest.
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12 years 9 months ago #117861 by Scotty
It's opened up a new world to be honest.
When the last candle has been blown out
and the last glass of champagne has been drunk
All that you are left with are the memories and the images-David Cooke.
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12 years 9 months ago #117869 by mklinejr
IMO NO it has not devalued at all the great photographers. But has pushed them to be better and somehow find a different way to stand out and be notice amongst all the mediocre to better than average talent that has flooded the market and internet.
Life is much more managable when thought of as a scavenger hunt as opposed to a surprise party - Jimmy Buffet
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12 years 9 months ago #117964 by Tarb1968

Scotty wrote: It's opened up a new world to be honest.


:agree: such a under statement
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12 years 9 months ago #117968 by Rob pix4u2
Digital has made it advance to the next level where all tech eventually causes things to evolve. the film world still exists and those of us who grew up with it can still engage in it but it has opened a whole new world of possibilities. I personally like being able to see my work as soon as I get back from a shoot rather than having to wait for things to come back from the lab. I like having post processing control as well. This has increased my creativity.
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12 years 9 months ago #117980 by Stealthy Ninja
If by "devalued" you mean made it cheaper... then yes I think so.

Film is expensive. Hard drives are cheap.
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12 years 9 months ago #118448 by ShadowWalker
Technology has added to much value to the industry. I wouldn't second guess that one.
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