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Answer the following question: How does a photograph that is considered a work of art differ from a snapshot? Provide an example of __art photography and a snapshot__, as well as explanations on why you chose these specific examples. Write a one or two sentence response to __two__ others� work.

Meggie Yancich period 5

To me the difference between a snapshot and a photograph to be considered a piece of art is that a snapshot is a picture from real life, not something you pose for. But a piece of art is the opposite. It takes time for the person taking the picture to get it just right.

Snapshot [] I chose this picture of bicycles because you can tell it was a snapshot because they are in motion entirely unaware of the picture being taken

Piece of art [] I chose this work of art because you can clearly see that this person is posing for this picture and the photographer took time to find the right light and make it perfect. //__I really like how diffent Meggie's two pictures are. One is busy and in motion and the other is calm, still, and is in black and white.__// ~Lilly Beardsley

Jackie Judge, Period 3 A snapshot is simply a picture taken on short notice, with no thought-out interest or specified focal point. In many cases, snapshots are pictures taken of a group of people, or of an interesting experience one would want to share with others, or keep for own personal record. Art photography, however, consists of highly detailed attributes, for example an interesting contrast between the lightest-lights and darkest-darks. Also, the photagrapher thinks out an eye catching focal point that primarily draws the weiwers eyes upon first glance. [|http://www.google.com/imgres?q=snapshots&hl=en&safe=active&gbv=2&tbm=isch&tbnid=wRtO90ZgyUwBwM:&imgrefurl=http://www.a-guide-to-florida-bass-fishing.com/how-to-take-snapshots.html&docid=8kfKMo2BRpjybM&w=480&h=640&ei=Fr17ToWdHuzH0AGAoOChAg&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=599&vpy=298&dur=10657&hovh=259&hovw=194&tx=65&ty=122&page=1&tbnh=150&tbnw=] http://www.flickr.com/photos/crashbangsqueak/4780425017/in/set-72157623154712644 [|&start=0&ndsp=18&ved=1t:429,r:14,s:0&biw=1440&bih=678] This is an example of a snapshot (man holding massive fish) because it was taken to capture an interesting and unforgettable moment.

[] This picture is an example of art photography, because it is noticeably well thought out, and captures the veiwers interest at first glance.

Amy Hurwitz

The difference between a snapshot and art photography because a snap shot is a photograph that is armature whereas an art photograph is something that is thought out and professionally done. Art photography takes years of experience to do. Someone would need a big camera to do so with the right equipment. A snapshot is something anyone with a camera can do.

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This is a snap shot because it�s someone obviously taking a picture while they are on vacation. Its an armature picture that someone takes.

[] This is an art photograph because it is professionally done and showing a vacation spot. It is intended to be looked at through an artists view to show a sophisticated style of photography.

I like how Amy chose pictures that look like they were taken in the same location. It makes it seem like you can take pictures in the same place and both a work of art and a snapshot. - Meggie Yancich --

Carly Donovan



A snap shot is a quick picture lacking thought and consideration about the media in the frame.

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A piece of art is something that someone took the time to think about what they wanted to take the picture of and not just some random picture like shown above (this girl sitting in a library) it would be something you possibly cared about, possible fascinated by.

as you can tell this person really wanted to capture how the girl is swimming and if you can notice her hair is all wet and in the water as well as the way her body is positioned. It really captures water in general you can see all the water ripples. It helps frame the water and picture.



-- Lexi Nasraway

The difference between a Snapshot and Art Photography cannot be ignored. A snapshot is an informal photograph taken quickly, typically with a small hand-held camera. Art photography is something totally different and refers to photographs that are created in accordance with the creative vision of the photographer as an artist.

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This is a snapshot because it was probably taken by a little digital camera and it is just a quick snapshot of a cute puppy.



This is art photography because the person clearly thought about the lighting coming through behind the horses and the position of each horse itself. Also the artist took the time to edit the picture and make it perfect.

I like Carly's choice in picture for the art photography it clearly shows the effort that goes into a peice of art like that. I also like amy's choice of picture for a snapshot. It is very obvious that it is indeed a snapshot

These are excellent examples, Lexi. I love the backlit shot of the horses. I also like that you chose two pictures that are related in theme. -Ms. Jones

I really like Lexi's two pictures of the animals, it goes to show that just because the dog is adorable does not mean it is a work of art. The shadows and placement of the horses shows that it was very well planned and professional. -Courtney Fraser

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paul adams the difference between a snapshot and art photography is that a snapshot is just a record of what is in front of you. Art photography is a picture that takes skill and contains artistic elements, such as shadow, depth, focal point.

this picture is an example of art photography. it shows artistic elements (focal point,depth) and is a picture that would take time and effort to create. this picture is a snapshot. The snapshot uses no skill to take and no artistic elements are accomplished. It is just a picture used for remembrance of a time.

i like lexis horse picture as it shows artistic elements. Also i like Amy's picture of the hotel because that is where i want to be right now.

Amanda Borosavage

The difference between a snapshot and art photography is that a snapshot is usually candid with no planning and anyone who has a camera can take a snapshot. Art photography is posed, and artists put time and effort into creating it.



This is a snapshot because there was little thought put into this picture.



This is art photography because the artist set it up to look this way and put a lot of time into it.

__//I like these photos because they are the same subject matter yet you can really tell which is art and which is a snapshot. Plus the//__ bottom photo is really pretty. ~Lilly Beardsley

Charlotte Chapin:

ASSIGNMENT: A photograph and a snapshot are two very different things. A photograph is calculated, with the composition diligently taken into effect. With many cameras, a true photograph means knowledge of things like white balance and aperture. It is a very high-tech process, and involves a vast background knowledge in the use of the specific camera.

Snapshots, however, are contrastingly simple. They are just taken on a whim, usually to record memories and events. To take a snapshot, all you need to do is press one button on a camera. You don�t need to edit a snapshot, or go through any processing. It is simply there for memory.

This is an example of a photograph:[| http://www.artnet.com/artwork/424652491/424079904/alfred-eisenstaedt-intermission-at-the-american-ballet-new-york-city.html]

The title of this work is "Intermission at the American Ballet, New York City" by Alfred Eisenstaedt (1936). The composition is well thought out, as it demonstrates a bit of asymmetrical balance. The ballerinas are dressed in the exact same outfits, so they seem to mirror each other, but their different poses add tension as well as aesthetic interest. The models themselves have been posed this way on purpose, which involves professional work.

This is an example of a snapshot: []

Similarly to the first piece of work, this snapshot was taken by a professional photographer. The credit is just given as Splash News Online (2011). However, many things differ, the most important one being the purpose of this picture. Being in a tabloid, it is meant to record a certain moment of a person�s life, in this case a celebrity. It is not meant to please the eye, but instead the social part of the mind. It has a story behind it.

Courtney Fraser: A snapshot is an informal picture taken without an intentional focal point. It is usually taken without much thought and with a small digital or disposable camera. On the other hand, art photography is professionally taken in most cases. A great deal of care and effort is put into capturing the perfect scene, with creative vision from the photographer. This creates a work of art as opposed to a quick snapshot.

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//This is just a snapshot of a bridge because they were just taking a quick picture on vacation. No thought or plan was put into it, there is a person walking along the bridge cutting into the shot and the whole bridge isn't even represented.//

//[|http://www.flickr.com/photos/brooklynlens/2077999611/#/photos/brooklynlens/2077999611/lightbox/]//

//This picture is considered a work of art because the person not only took a picture of the bridge, but the couple walking along it is the focal point. This was very much planned ahead and illustrates how long the bridge is. You can also tell that the photographer had an extravagant camera because of the black and white effect and clear image.//


 * __Amanda Borosavage__**
 * I like how the pictures are of the same subject but two completely different pictures of it. I also love the bottom one becuase of the contast**.//

Sara Reiling Pd 3 A snapshot and an example of art photography are drastically different. A snapshot is not professional and not displayed or featured in a muesum. Snapshots are often just one shot and done whereas with art photography, often the photographer takes multiple shots of the same image and then edits them and chooses what they believe displays what they want to be represented in the photo. Snapshots are also candid sometimes, their main meaning to capture a moment in time. The meaning in art photography is usually a little more deep, meant to provoke certain emotions in the viewer. Art photography is not typically candid, but posed until everything is in the perfect position for the photographer to work with the light and compositional aspects not studied in a snapshot. In an art photo, every aspect is carefully considered and looked at. On the other hand, snapshots are not looked at after they are taken until they are printed and pasted in a scrapbook of some sort. Snapshot: [] Art photography: []

The snapshot example shows a cute little baby sticking their face against a window. This picture is clearly a snapshot, the lighting makes the viewer's eye dodge from the light on the baby's forehead to the dark of the man's reflection in the glass. Also the reflection reveals that this adorable picture of the baby was taken with an iPhone. In order to be an art photograph, a believe a higher quality camera would be needed. Although an adorable picture, it is not quite up to art photography standards.

The art photography example shows a professional baby picture of a baby girl looking out from under a blanket. Any parent could take a picture of a baby under a blanket, so what makes this one qualify as art photography? First, the lighting falls perfectly, illuminating the baby's chubby face yet keeping the dark tones under the blanket. Additionally, the baby is in a posed position. Her huge blue eyes are looking directly at the camera curiously and she has her chin propped up on her hand making her appear thoughtful. Multiple emotions are eminating off of this baby showing how the photographer considered her positioning. _

__Emily Cain ~ Period 1__

__Art photography and snapshots are two different forms of photo taking and they are both different in their own way. Art photography is when the photo is carefully planned out. The__ __photographer lays everything out and plans what they want the photo to look like. Art photography is composed well and set up in a way that will be eyecatching to whomever looks__ __at the photo. In art photography, the photographer occasionally tilts the camera and takes the photo from different angles so that it adds some interest to the photo and it is not just__ __another random picture of something. Art photography is often meant to be displayed as artwork. Compared to art phtography, a snapshot is very different. A snapshot is just a quick__ __picture taken in the moment so that people can remember a moment in time or what something looked like. Snapshots are very often taken on family vacations to remember visiting__ __that specific place. A snapshot is not planned out or posed in advance which makes it different from art photography because it is not as eyecatching.__

__Art Photography:__ __[]__

__Snapshot:__ __[]__

__ Clare Crowell __

__ Art photography and a snapshot are very different types of photos. Art photography is when thought and effort is put into the design and layout of the picture. The artist wants to convey a certain point of view that may not be the most conventional way of seeing something. A snapshot is just a quick picture that someone takes without much thought put into the visuals of the photo. It is usually a picture of something from the most traditional point of view. __

__ This is an example of a snapshot: __

__ http://extension.missouri.edu/explore/images/g04290sunflower.jpg __

__ This picture of a sunflower is an example of a snapshot. The flower is a simple picture with no unique qualities. The flower is centered in the middle and shown straight on. The photographer did not change the perspective of the flower at all. Little thought was put into the focus of the details and lighting. The photographer did not show the flower in any unique or artistic way, which is why it is a snapshot. __

__ This is an example of art photography: __

__ http://photo-dict.faqs.org/phrase/396/sunflower.html __

__ The title of this picture is �Sunflower� by Shutterstock. This picture of a different sunflower is art photography because the photographer showed the flower from a closer perspective. Part of the flower is cut off and it is not centered, which shows the attention to layout and design. The picture displays attention to details and the natural patterns in the seeds and petals. The photographer clearly thought about the aesthetic value and where they wanted to focus their picture. __

Tori Brown- Period 1 Though art photography and snapshots are created using similar means, there is a vast difference between them. Snapshots are often taken quickly, without regard for focus points, color scheme, contrasts, or other visual components. On the other hand, art photographs are taken with care, with careful attention paid to specific details, such as visual interest and artistic composition. Art photography often expresses the artist�s perceptions and emotions, and causes the viewer look at something from a new perspective. I really like how Clare�s two images demonstrate how one subject, such as a sunflower, can either be photographed either as a snapshot or an art photograph. I also liked the unique perspective of Emily�s artistic photograph, and how it incorporated different layers of lines and values into one composition.

Here is an example of a snapshot: [] This picture is a snapshot because it was obviously taken very quickly, without any consideration for aesthetic appeal. The image is also slightly blurry, and accomplishes nothing more than documenting the girl�s appearance at the time.

Here is an art photo: [] This photo is an art photograph because it has extremely high resolution. The focal point is off-center, and the reflection in the drop of water adds a great deal of interest. It forces the viewer to look at the blade of grass from an entirely new perspective.

A photo is considered a work when there is clear thought and composition behind it. There is a clear focal point and lines leading toward it. The photographer has taken interest in the subject and viewed it in a different way than one would first look at it. A snapshot however is taken to preserve a moment, no thought is behind except "smile!". A snapshot doesn’t have the intention of conveying a message like a work does. I absolutely love this picture. Her eyes are electric and mesmerizing. Great choice. -Haley Yoke
 * Rebecca Tauscher Period 3**
 * this is an example of a photo, this picture has a loth of thought behind it and a message that is trying to be protrayed. Afghan Girl is a picrutre that through heir piercing eyes you can see the struggle af her people**
 * this is an example of a snapshot, this picture is just a capture of a time that someone wanted to remeber, nothing special about the picture, just a few people sitting next to one another.**

Becca's choice of pictures are excellent. The difference between the two is very well explained and though they are both pictures of people, one is definitely a snapshot and the other is a photographic work of art.


 * Mackenzie Garrity**


 * The major difference between a snapshot and a photographic work of art is the amount of time and thought put into the photo.**
 * The most noticeable differences are the composition, the lighting, and the content. While a snapshot may be an important memory, it is taken just to remember the moment, not in an artistic way.**


 * []**


 * This picture is a photographic work of art because the lighting, focal point and general composition show time and thought.**


 * []**
 * This is a snapshot because it is out of focus and shows little to no thought for the composition.**


 * Annette Curbow**
 * Class - 1**


 * There is a big difference between a snapshot and a photographic work of art. A snapshot is usually an image that is taken in a moment. This means that whoever is taking the photo does not pay attention to the of the photo. A snapshot is used to capture the image simply to remember something. Where when taking a photographic art all of the basic rules of composition must be considered and carefully planed out.**


 * This would be considered a snapshot because the photographer does not but a lot of thought into the composition. Its sole purpose is to capture a moment.**


 * [[image:medfieldphoto/migrant_woman.jpg width="274" height="459"]]By: Dorthea Lange**
 * This would be considered a photographic work of art because the photographer made sure that the composition of the photo was interesting and cohesive, taking into consideration the foregrounds, background, and middle ground.**


 * I like how in Courtney's photographic work of art the shadows of the bridge add interest to the general composition of the photo. I also like how Amanda compared two bridges. It is clear in that the snapshot was not intended to be a photographic work of art. It is simply someone trying to remember the bridge.**
 * I think Annette did an excellent job in choosing her pictures. The difference between the pictures clearly shows the important differences bewteen a snapshot and a photographic work of art.**

Nick Robinson:

Wikispaces will not let me post, so here is my journal entry. Snapshots and art photography are two very of photography. Snapshots are photos that are taken informally with a small handheld camera and usually have little to no thought. Art photography is usually taken with lots of planning and thinking about what you want to take a photo of and at what angle etc.

[] This is art photography, because it consists of artistic elements and is well thought-out and planned.

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 * This is a snapshot because it took little to no time to take and was probably taken quickly to use as a ad for a used car.**


 * A snapshot is a photo someone takes when they say “O that’s cool.” They snap a picture or two and move on. They don’t adjust their aperture or take time to focus their camera. The most that they would ever do is turn their digital camera on a mode and maybe even adjust the flash. They do not spend tons of time worrying the precise angle of the photo, the time of day, the lighting, or the overall quality of the photo. They worry more at capturing the moment in a quick snapshot. People who take photos that are considered pieces of art think about contrast, focal points, and everything else that they have the power to change to take an amazing photo.**


 * This photo that I took of a flower from my dance recital was simply because I thought it was pretty. Although I adjusted my camera and took lots of pictures of flowers it is still not a work of art. As you can see there is some random object in the background. This distraction takes away from the potential focal point. It was also taken inside using unprofessional artificial light. The background also makes the photo look more like a snapshot than a work of art.**

**Amanda Borosavage**
 * This photo is a work of art because the composition was carefully planned and lighting was taken into great consideration when laying out this piece. The flower at the front is the clear focal point. The other flowers add the photo rather than distract the viewer from looking at the piece as a whole.**
 * []**
 * ~Lilly Beardsley**
 * I like the same subject matter in this but both are very different. It love the colors in both of them. I love in the bottom one who the closest flower is very detailed and the rest of the them are blurry. **


 * I like how Lilly made her pictures have the same objects in them. It shows you you can get snapshots and works of art out of the same objects.**
 * - Meggie Yancich**


 * I love how vivid and clear Lilly's word of art picture is and the difference in focus in contrast between the snapshot photo. **
 * -Courtney Fraser **


 * I like how both pictures are of flowers but each are very different. But I love how close up this one is and how the light almost seeps through the flower. **
 * - Haley Yoke**


 * I really like how both Amanda Borsavage's and Courtney Fraser's pictures of snapshots and art photography display brideges in different lights, showing them as the dull bridges that they are,**
 * but in the next picture displaying them as beautiful masterpeices for all to see.**
 * - Sean Lively**

Haley Yoke Period 5** [] this picture is a snapshot because you can tell it was taken by change. No props were used and no one was posing but it's still beautiful...especially because this was after the Canucks lost the Stanley Cup.

[] This picture is "art photography" because the photographer but thought into the picture and the lighting.

Jake Mintz period 1

A snapshot is a picture taken on the fly. No thought is put into taking a snapshot, it is just a spontaneous photo of something going on. A photograph is a work of art. Photographers are artists who manipulate subject matter in a visually exciting way. Taking time to compose a photograph with subject matter like a painter composes a piece of art with whatever they are drawing.

http://www.google.com/imgres?q=the+catch&um=1&hl=en&safe=off&sa=N&biw=1177&bih=598&tbm=isch&tbnid=4D9-KGe7RC68gM:&imgrefurl=http://www.starkinsider.com/2011/12/golden-ratio-rule-of-thirds-tested-the-catch-incredible-analysis-of-famous-photo.html&docid=KIRh--duqpsFiM&imgurl=http://media5.starkinsider.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/the_catch.jpg&w=530&h=353&ei=44MCT8mwMqLd0QHHuZmYDw&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=73&vpy=176&dur=1468&hovh=183&hovw=275&tx=155&ty=109&sig=111484700998152254678&page=1&tbnh=105&tbnw=140&start=0&ndsp=21&ved=1t:429,r:0,s:0 This is an example of a snapshot because the subject matter is not prepared by a photographer.

http://www.google.com/imgres?q=photo+of+the+year&um=1&hl=en&safe=off&biw=1177&bih=598&tbm=isch&tbnid=V90-8zbUwuucEM:&imgrefurl=http://www.photosidea.com/photos/67/Digital-Camera-Photos-Of-The-Year-2010&docid=D0Iw0AzfZz5VcM&imgurl=http://www.photosidea.com/Pictures/Digital-Camera-Photos-Of-The-Year-2010/Digital-Camera-Photos-Of-The-Year-2010-29.jpg&w=600&h=600&ei=x4QCT7b7Acj00gHH_MnBAg&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=551&vpy=240&dur=1370&hovh=225&hovw=225&tx=120&ty=94&sig=111484700998152254678&page=2&tbnh=114&tbnw=114&start=21&ndsp=21&ved=1t:429,r:10,s:21 This is an example of a photograph that is a piece of art because the lighting and subject matter has been manipulated by an artist in order to get this exact photograph.