Does photography really tell the truth Whose truth?

Photographs don’t lie. All photographs present a truth: their makers’. The issue is not whether or not that truth has any relation to the Truth. The issue is, instead, what photographs tell us about our own truths, about those beliefs that we take for so granted, that we stick to so obsessively, weighing what we see.

What is truth in photography?

TRUTH IN PHOTOGRAPHY is a new interactive platform looking into the history of image-making through the work of renowned artists, lesser-known practitioners and vernacular photography.

Is photography a lie?

Photography is and has always been, a lie. In fact, human vision is a lie. So, in fact, photography as well as our vision, lie by the process of elimination. They do not represent exactly what is in front of us, but just a very selective part.

Do images portray reality?

An image can never copy reality, because it needs a medium to be presented. The medium will not show reality, but an image. Your audience will eventually see this image through their own eyes. Reception is subjective as well.

How are photographs compared to reality?

Most folks still buy into the myth that a photograph is a factual rendition of reality. It’s not! “A photograph is about what you see and how your life’s experiences effect how you perceive what it is you’ve seen.” As no two people are exactly the same we must, therefore, all see the world differently.

How has technology changed the film industry over time?

For a more in-depth look into the advancements of technology in the film industry over time, take a look at our Then & Now Infographic. Like in other industries, technology has completely changed the film industry – from the ways movies get made, to how they are edited, to the ways audiences watch them.

How does digital technology affect Museum visibility?

Digital technology and the resulting accessibility of information and images, while fostering accessibility of collections online, have the negative impact of diluting the desire of individuals to visit the museum to see works of art in person.

How were early cameras used to capture images?

Before photography, there were several different ways to capture images: The Camera Obscura, Daguerreotypes, etc. Name one way that these early devices were problematic. The need to find a way to capture a moving object basically started as a bet between two men at a sporting event in California.

Is this the least expensive full-frame camera on the market?

And another tier has opened up below this: Canon’s RP and Nikon’s Z5, released in 2019 and 2020, are the least expensive full-frame digital cameras to ever hit the market. Of course both cameras are clearly part of a strategy to encourage more photographers to adopt their respective brand’s new lens mounts.

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