FOTOGRAFER DAN RISET Pcntingnya Riset dalam Fotografi

Abstract

W1ien an audience observes a picture or photograph, the resulting opinions might be varied, such as that a picture is good or interesting; there is an emotional bond with a picture; a photograph conveys memory, it has a story or a specific message. Basically, photography is a communicative medium since a possesses a communicative value when it is used to deliver a message, or when it is an idea expressed to an audience so that there will be a similar understanding «> /0 its meaning When the “expression o f the photo is not clcar, not only its meaning but also its objective as well as the message it delivers would be unclear - which means the communicative process does not work as it is supposed to. In order to effectively express a message through a photo, in addition to obtaining a go a l idea, an appropriate and contextual structure of photographic language' should be applied. This structure o f photographic language includes the application o f technique, lighting and appropriate composition (aesthetics) In addition to possessing and mastering the above skills, it is necessary for a photographer to be aware o f undertaking research before conducting a photography session. Conducting research provides both the photographer and also others interested in the with several advantages. It not only enables a photographer to obtain good, interesting and beautiful photos, but the session will also be more effective and efficient because of this research. No matter how simple is the reason for conducting a photography session; research should be earned out. Conducting research for photography - fo r aspects o f idea, technique as well as aesthetics - can encompass the problem o f identification, analysis, and developing a conclusion prior to the execution o f the photography session. Keywords: photography, photographer, research