When Photography Met Art

Have you ever thumbed through a magazine andfor a magazine and one shot for purpose of creating
looked at a photograph in an advertisement anda fine art piece. Each photographer for whatever
thought, without the text, that would be a greatreason chooses to create an image to satisfy a
picture? Framing a picture cut out from a magazineunderlying vision or inspiration. To most
dose not always look so appealing on the wall. Luckilyphotographers there is no difference between
for all of us a trend has began that allows one to putcommercial or fine art photographs. It is usually those
the scissors away and go to the local art gallery, orthat market the finished product that seem to draw
search online to find such appealing photographs.the line on what is considered fine art and what is
More and more commercial photographs, intentionallynot. Thankfully that type of thinking is fast dissipating.
shot for advertisement, are being purchased to adornWhen last minute gift ideas are being sought, it may
the walls of homes and businesses. Originally thewell be the time that photographic art in all genres
artistic minded photographer would dabble inshine. A trend of seeking gifts of value and longevity
commercial photography, but it was unusual for aover those that gratify impulses and bring satisfaction
commercial photographer to try to place pieces offor only a brief moment is on the rise. Truly we live
work in galleries. That has finally all been changed forin a time when photography has finally met the same
the better.plateau as traditional art in the market place.
There is little difference between a photograph shot