Introduction
Photography is a form of art that allows us to capture a memory and pass it on to future generations. The art of photography includes many elements, for example, lighting, composition, and the idea behind it. A photo is rich in the exactness of perspective and detail (Martin, 2018); however, with the development of modern technologies, these aspects are subject to change. Photography is often capable of capturing a solid moment of life in its full emotional potential, unlike a video recording where images pass by quickly. In recent years, smartphones and social media have become great tools to enhance and change the world of photography.
Discussion
The invention of smartphones and the quality of their cameras brought several changes to the art of photography. First, it affected the popularity of cameras, as casual photographers preferred the ease of availability and convenience of a mobile phone over bulky and heavy devices. Second, the creation process has been simplified; therefore, more people have started to take and post pictures online. As a mobile artist, Tika Jabanashvili states that smartphones allowed her to quickly capture what she saw without missing any of its components (“The art of self-portraiture,” n.d.). The sharing aspect has also changed as through such sites as Facebook, Snapchat, and Instagram, people have gained the ability to post a picture within seconds. On the one hand, it was a positive development since people were able to connect to each other quickly and more efficiently. On the other, the ease with which a person’s face and surroundings could be shared online contributed to a flourishing of Internet bullying and stalking.
Conclusion
In conclusion, mobile photography has exceeded the realm of photography as it was at its advent. The accessibility and convenience of a smartphone’s camera allow people to take pictures quickly and spontaneously. Mobile artists praise this style for its lack of time-involved hindrance to their vision. The way photos are shared on the Internet is a polarizing matter since it both serves for better human connection and presents opportunities for troublesome behavior.
References
The art of self-portraiture – “Autoportrait” by Tika Jabanashvili (n.d). Web.
Martin, F. D. (2018). Humanities through the Arts (10th ed.). McGraw-Hill Higher Education (US). Web.