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When is photography considered fine art?

Is a photographic print fine art when it hangs on the wall? What if it is the family portrait hanging on the wall? Why would a hand painting of a family portrait be considered art while a photographic print is not? These all pose interesting questions. Most snapshots would not be considered art, but a...

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Some thoughts on the differences between amateur and professional photographers

When it comes to discussing the two groups, it generally comes down to quality of composition, lighting and having a developed photographic eye.  Composition is important to presenting the subject in the best possible way. Just looking through the viewfinder and clicking away rarely leads to great images. The other aspect is good lighting, either...

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