What is Photography?
An advanced TED video lesson
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mc0vhSseG
1) What question does Erik pose to the audience?
Erik poses the question, "What is photography?"
2) What was Erik’s first real passion?
His first real passion was drawing.
3) What conception of photography did Erik previously hold?
Being at the right place at the right time to capture the perfect moment.
4) How did this inspire him?
To change the idea from ending the process when you pull the trigger, to letting the process begin when you pull the trigger.
5) What “common goal” do Erik’s photos have?
Attaining a level of realism.
6) Define realism as used in this context.
What we think is realistic vs what is actually realistic.
7) What principles does he adhere to when creating an image?
Taking images from reality and creating an alternate reality from them.
8) Why is it easier to create a place rather than to find a place?
There is no standards, no compromise needs to be made with the ideas in your head when you use your imagination.
9) How does he plan the photos?
He starts with a sketch, and follows with combining different photos.
10) What is his conclusion?
All the tools are out there, and the only limitation is one's imagination.
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