Both. If you catch a decisive moment like a plane going down or a celebrity doing something illegal, that photo could be iconic and worth a lot of money. But, some of the most amazing and timeless shots are of the simplest things that are just beautiful light or composition, like a spiders web or drop of water.
That's an unusual question coming from someone who sells themselves as a photographer. Both the subject matter and the way by which the photographer composes the shot are important for producing a great image. But to be fair and honest, I have lensed many subjects which many people may find boring such as machinery, buildings, mechanical or electronic components, and in some cases, even people. For the right show, though, a photographer has to figure out the correct combination of lighting, shadow, emphasis, environment and angle from which to convey a message or give meaning and definition to a subject. And that all varies based on the subject. A creative photographer can take a mundane subject and make it sparkle and shine and make it have meaning all based on how they approach it.
Professional photographers don't really have control over the subject matter, the goal is to do the best you can with the subject at hand. Understand what the subjects strengths and weaknesses are and accentuate the positive and downplay the shortcomings. The most impactful component is the lighting, well thought out lighting can bring drama to mundane subject matter.
Neither, and, at the same time, the two are linked. The impact rests with the creator and then the viewer. If the creator is happy with the image, that includes both subject and composition, then that is all that matters. The viewer on the other hand is interested in the subject or not, and the composition/aesthetic either compels the viewer to engage or not. Composition supports the creator's intent on capturing the subject.
The subject matter, but a mundane subject can be made interesting with the way it is lighted the angle or many other factors.
A good photograph has a good subject or a good way it is presented. "Presented" can be photographed or post processed including Photoshop. A great photo has a great subject and a great presentation of a great subject.
A good example is a great looking subject. Weather it is a pretty model or great sunset both can produce good results but both also can produce great final images with the right photographic treatment to bring out the beauty.
I find these two important characteristics of telling a good story with a photograph. Depending on the story you hope to tell, one may have more weight than the other in a given image, but both are critical.
Both are needed ultimately it would be the intended use that makes me favor one slightly more than the other.
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Answered on Sep 4th, 2018
Ahhh...a trick question! LOL Both!
Like most of us, I'm always framing everything in my mind, and I think our sense of composition (our eye) is the thing that makes us, and our businesses, unique...it keeps us from being a commodity. As for subject matter; that's the part that I love searching out. There's nothing better than shooting beautiful subject matter, (whatever speaks to us), and realizing that by just turning on my camera and getting out of the way, I've got the shot...
Both if you want to hold your audience's attention. The impact is momentary, you'll grab someones attention, then lose that impact with a weak composition. Conversely, a good composition with lead the eye to the subject and keep the viewer focused on the subject.
The subject matter is of primary importance. You could take a technically imperfect photograph of a compelling subject and the photo would be more impactful than a technically perfect photo of a mediocre subject.
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Both. If you catch a decisive moment like a plane going down or a celebrity doing something illegal, that photo could be iconic and worth a lot of money. But, some of the most amazing and timeless shots are of the simplest things that are just beautiful light or composition, like a spiders web or drop of water.
That's an unusual question coming from someone who sells themselves as a photographer. Both the subject matter and the way by which the photographer composes the shot are important for producing a great image. But to be fair and honest, I have lensed many subjects which many people may find boring such as machinery, buildings, mechanical or electronic components, and in some cases, even people. For the right show, though, a photographer has to figure out the correct combination of lighting, shadow, emphasis, environment and angle from which to convey a message or give meaning and definition to a subject. And that all varies based on the subject. A creative photographer can take a mundane subject and make it sparkle and shine and make it have meaning all based on how they approach it.
Professional photographers don't really have control over the subject matter, the goal is to do the best you can with the subject at hand. Understand what the subjects strengths and weaknesses are and accentuate the positive and downplay the shortcomings. The most impactful component is the lighting, well thought out lighting can bring drama to mundane subject matter.
Neither, and, at the same time, the two are linked. The impact rests with the creator and then the viewer. If the creator is happy with the image, that includes both subject and composition, then that is all that matters. The viewer on the other hand is interested in the subject or not, and the composition/aesthetic either compels the viewer to engage or not. Composition supports the creator's intent on capturing the subject.
The subject matter, but a mundane subject can be made interesting with the way it is lighted the angle or many other factors.
A good photograph has a good subject or a good way it is presented. "Presented" can be photographed or post processed including Photoshop. A great photo has a great subject and a great presentation of a great subject.
A good example is a great looking subject. Weather it is a pretty model or great sunset both can produce good results but both also can produce great final images with the right photographic treatment to bring out the beauty.
I find these two important characteristics of telling a good story with a photograph. Depending on the story you hope to tell, one may have more weight than the other in a given image, but both are critical.
Both are needed ultimately it would be the intended use that makes me favor one slightly more than the other.
Ahhh...a trick question! LOL Both!
Like most of us, I'm always framing everything in my mind, and I think our sense of composition (our eye) is the thing that makes us, and our businesses, unique...it keeps us from being a commodity. As for subject matter; that's the part that I love searching out. There's nothing better than shooting beautiful subject matter, (whatever speaks to us), and realizing that by just turning on my camera and getting out of the way, I've got the shot...
Both if you want to hold your audience's attention. The impact is momentary, you'll grab someones attention, then lose that impact with a weak composition. Conversely, a good composition with lead the eye to the subject and keep the viewer focused on the subject.
The subject matter is of primary importance. You could take a technically imperfect photograph of a compelling subject and the photo would be more impactful than a technically perfect photo of a mediocre subject.