Imagine a world without photographs. Describe what this world would be like.
No one would be able to have an actual record of anything that happened. People could write about things, or draw things, but neither of those things are actual proof. Now with Photoshop, pictures aren't necessarily actual proof because things can be changed and altered, but in general, a photo gives more of a realistic explanation of something that has occurred. Also, pictures help trigger memories. When thinking of something that has happened, a person can normally remember certain aspects of the memory, but when looking at a picture a person can be reminded of things they did not remember at first. Finally, print and digital media would be boring. Some people like to read, but for those who don't, or those who are more visually stimulated, reading an article in a newspaper or looking through a magazine would lack something special.
What does the word "photograph" mean to you?
To me, the word "photograph" means keeping a record of something that has taken place. I am very interested in photo journalism and catching things "in the moment". Photography is about being able to take an object, place, or person, and artistically or "journalistically" save an image of something that was occurring.
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