When people find out that I am a photographer, they often inquire as to what type of photography I do. For the most part I say I'm an art photographer. When they ask what I specialize in, I say "abstract photography". That usually ends the conversation which is a good thing since, to be honest, I don't really know what the definition of 'abstract photography/photographer' really is! Or for that matter, the difference between 'modern' and 'contemporary' photography/photographer?
I use the term 'abstract' out of a process of elimination. I'm not a 'landscape' photographer, nor a 'nature' photographer, or a 'portrait', 'wedding', 'product', 'food' photographer', or even a 'photo journalist' or any of the other terms that I've come across. Yes, I enjoy dabbling in more than a few of those areas too but it does not make up the bulk of my portfolio.
It's not a question of "Who am I?" or "What am I?" (that's a conversation best left for a therapist. LOL) and I've never been one for labels nor will never allow myself to be pigeonholed into one particular area. However it would be nice to be able to provide and educated reply when the conversation continues after they ask "And what does that mean?".
I'm sure there is no simple or direct answer, but it would be nice to hear your thoughts none the less.
Cheers,
David
I use the term 'abstract' out of a process of elimination. I'm not a 'landscape' photographer, nor a 'nature' photographer, or a 'portrait', 'wedding', 'product', 'food' photographer', or even a 'photo journalist' or any of the other terms that I've come across. Yes, I enjoy dabbling in more than a few of those areas too but it does not make up the bulk of my portfolio.
It's not a question of "Who am I?" or "What am I?" (that's a conversation best left for a therapist. LOL) and I've never been one for labels nor will never allow myself to be pigeonholed into one particular area. However it would be nice to be able to provide and educated reply when the conversation continues after they ask "And what does that mean?".
I'm sure there is no simple or direct answer, but it would be nice to hear your thoughts none the less.
Cheers,
David