Photography Essay Reflection

It was really interesting at the beginning of the essay when the author was talking about the difference between regular photography or documentary and art-photography. I’ve done a lot with photography, and I think there is a real difference between just taking a picture and actually being aware of what you are doing and how it’s going to turn out looking. I also thought it was interesting on page 8 of the essay when the author says that, “Documentary is said to provide its viewers with direct access to truth.” The statement is correct, but to provide the truth must we sacrifice the artistic part of photography? I think the two should be intermingled. People should be able to receive direct access to truth through pictures in an artistic way.