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Photographer or Viewer, who's in charge?

Jan 12, 2012

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      #21 Flammy, Feb 5, 2012
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      #22 Flammy, Feb 5, 2012
    3. I think in every instance, different people will have different opinions. As the photographer, you can choose what is the main focus, but you cannot influence how the viewer sees it, and they will see the main focus the way they see it. On a website, I think it's important that the people in charge get to make that decision because otherwise it could turn into a very slippery slope. I'm assuming you're completely integral when making that decision, but other photographers may not be. If the photographer gets to choose, I can easily see less than honest people taking a photo where a banned doll is clearly the focus but then saying it isn't, because 'photographers get to choose'.
      If you're a professional photographer who knows all the technical details and knows for sure what's the main focus, I'm sure that could get frustrating. But the thing is, even dealing with clients, you would have to cater to their specifications and what they want, and if they don't see what you see, then they might not be happy with your photo. It just comes with the territory I suppose. at the end of the day, all you can do is do your best to ensure that everyone sees what you're trying to get across

      also if I've posted this three times I'm sorry :T I'm not sure what's going on but it won't let me reply
       
      #23 Flammy, Feb 5, 2012
    4. I think that every photo is open for interpretation, both the photographer and the viewer kind of "decide" what the focal point is. The photographer has a bigger say because they can use filters and blurs to help aid the viewer's eye and guide it toward the focal point. In this case, however, I believe the decision is entirely up to the mods. :/
       
      #24 WannabeGinger, Jun 13, 2012
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