Photography in Marketing: What Sources Show
Photography in marketing is often sold with big numbers and little proof. Therefore, this article keeps only what we could trace to a named source: two usability studies on how … Read more
Roland Barthes
Exploring Indexicality in Photography
Photography and film are powerful visual mediums that have captivated audiences for generations. They convey meaning and evoke emotions through a combination of various elements, including indexicality. In this article, … Read more
Landscape Photography | Capturing Nature’s Essence
Introduction Understanding the Foundations Landscape photography, like any art form, is built upon certain foundational principles. These principles not only guide the technical aspects of capturing an image but also … Read more
Make Money with Product Photography: A Comprehensive Guide
In today’s visually driven market, product photography shines as a golden opportunity for photographers to monetize their skills. This comprehensive guide uncovers the blend of art and science behind successful … Read more
Rhetoric of the Image, Roland Barthes
It is to Roland Barthes that we owe the notion of “Rhetoric of the Image”. Rhetoric is the “technique of using the means of expression to persuade”. The hallmark of … Read more
‘Camera Lucida’ by Roland Barthes | Summary and Explanations
Camera Lucida elements: Operator, spectator, spectrum For the author, who also wrote the Rhetoric of the Image, photography can be studied from 3 very different angles: the operator, the spectator … Read more
The Photographic Non-Act: Henri Van Lier’s Essay Explained
The photographic non-act is the idea, argued by the Belgian philosopher Henri Van Lier, that a photograph is not something a person writes or draws. It is an imprint that … Read more
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Let us introduce the web stories we are currently creating. They present our best articles in a synthetic and enjoyable way. These web stories are a good starting point to … Read more
Rhetoric of the Image, Roland Barthes, an outspoken critical review
Discover how Roland Barthes’ ideas about photography are both spotless and open to criticism in this thought-provoking analysis of his famous article, Rhetoric of the Image. Explore the concept of photography as a trace of visual information from the real world, challenging traditional perspectives on capturing the essence of reality.
Curated Papers, Essays and Lectures on Photography
You will find on this page a list of curated Papers, Essays and Lectures concerning Photography and Contemporary Art. Curated Lectures Paul Mellon Centre, Yale University: What is Photography?, 2019. … Read more