Putting Into Perspective: What Makes a Good Photograph?
A breathtaking photograph has the power to evoke a plethora of emotions. But what makes a good photograph? Is it the lighting, the composition, a high-end camera, or the subject and the feelings it conveys? Or is it the photographer who deftly weaves all these elements to create a masterpiece? To put it lucidly, all these elements equally contribute to making a good photograph. However, what is perceived as a great image is often subjective. Else, all great images would look the same. Instead, most of them differ in style; some even defy all the set rules. Then again, we agree with what iconic painter Pablo Picasso once said, “Learn the rules like a pro, so you can break them like an artist.” In today’s blog, we venture into answering one of the most basic yet visibly complex questions in photography – what really makes a good photograph?
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