“If you want something to look interesting, don’t light all of it.”

John Leongard

The Photographic Experience

The photographic experience comes from the interrelationship between the photographer, the light, the subject and the viewer. The photographer searches for interesting subjects, excellent light and hopefully, receptive viewers.

The very good photographers can make the mundane seem interesting and the interesting seem exceptional. Occasionally, just occasionally, when all of the elements are in alignment the greats can make their photographs inspire us, unsettle us, scare us, shock us, and most importantly, make us think.

They can provide inspiration to us more pedestrian practitioners to continue to search for that elusive photograph that can move the viewer.