What's wrong with this picture? - Kern-Photo

posted January 30, 2012 in Happenings, Photographer Resources

What’s wrong with this picture?

“There’s nothing worse than a sharp photo of a fuzzy idea.” — Ansel Adams

A fuzzy photo of a sharp idea : A sharp photo of a fuzzy idea :

Both photos say pretty much the same thing… there is beauty in Hawaii. One might just be a pretty picture to look at. The other makes us wonder. Shouldn’t ‘good art’ do both?

Pretty with a Feeling

Sure, we indulge in pretty pictures like a light-hearted romantic comedy. Nothing wrong with that. Other times we want to think critical or challenge convention… like watching an Oscar-nominated flick.

Making a great photograph has little to do about a camera, but everything to do about composition, lighting, and a revealing moment. In fine art wedding photography, I love rewarding clients with not only a great experience but gem images that illustrate a feeling… an experience.

I love this image from Jenn & Mike’s wedding at the Hilton Hawaiian Village on Saturday … thank you for treating me like ohana : Blog readers : What ever you do today, whoever you hold… soak it in and take a mental snap shot of just one moment and store it into your heart. Laugh a bit longer. Hug a bit longer. Talk a bit longer to someone special who lives far away… better yet, Skype. Take an extra moment for yourself. Start another game of Words with Friends. Ever feel like the more we try and hold one to moments, the more it wants to slip away and fade into a fuzzy detail? A polaroid, a love note, or annoying beach sand in your shoes is all it takes to bring it all back.