Why do some people have a passion for photography, and the beauty of it?

Question

I love photography, but I have found that a lot of people are just like yeah whatever, It's just a picture, how can I explain my love for photogrpahy without sounding to corny... I've always been amazed with things and see them with a different view, my boyfriend is not intrested in it but I love it. How do I tell him my feelings, and how photography effects my life... ? thanks a lot

Answer 1

At some point in time there comes a realization that photography is a deeply personal form of communication. I have been shooting photos for over 30 years and have captured moments in time that will never happen again. To me that is a triumph. I have frozen time and recorded history in the making. As for my wife....it's another photo in her mind. She does at times comment on my images....mostly the arty stuff that I do when I'm bored. The technical part of the process is of very little interest to her just like the mechanics of your boy friends auto are to you. I have come to live with it. My co-workers have an appreciation of the work and the challenges that the medium requires. We all sit down and have a beer and talk about how we did something or why we chose the method we used to make the images. That's really nice...and I don't bore her with the details. On the other hand she really enjoys looking at the "snapshots" that I have made during the growing up years on our children. They are very personal to her and she directly relates to the time and place the photos were created. She doesn't care about the wireless remote camera on the end of the airplane wing as it flies upside down over the airport. And that's OK.

If you two are together long enough he will eventually "see" what you are trying to say with your images. Sometimes it's the images that are made that just hit people over the head before they understand. Interesting shadows on textured walls probably mean nothing to him...but a classic 1964 Sting Ray convertible with beautiful light on a white sand beach says "one day I'm going to own one of those."

You can make an effort to educate him but trying to get someone to see the world through your eyes is a difficult challenge. He should realize the images you create are important to you, that they say something to you, and support you in your efforts. However, I don't think he has to "love" your work. He should appreciate your talents and efforts but he may never understand . That is his limitation not necessarily your failure. And also try to understand.....at least in my case.....you are trying to communicate with many people (most you will never meet in person) not just your boy friend. That should be your goal...educate the masses not just your boy friend.

Answer 2

As technology is more and more available, taking pictures has become part of our everyday life. For some people taking pictures is nothing more than a routine. Like having their coffee in the morning.
I share your devotion.
Photography can be an art. Some choose to compose music, to paint or carve wood, others take pictures: a form of expression and self-expression. We are surrounded by ready-made perspectives, and as consumers we can do nothing about it. Sometimes even our freedom of choice is just an illusion.
But when you hold your camera, you start to view things from your own perspective, and when you push the button, you create.
You compose something that has your passion, your ideas, you thoughts in it. It's a part of you, an imprint of your relation to the scenery, to the things that surround you. The objects/people you choose to record are parts of the world. Once you push the button they form a closed whole and start a new life.
It's amazing how a captured moment is capable of carrying a whole story,a chain of movements.
It is the beauty, the complexity, the freedom and the mystery of art.

Answer 3

I love photography too. I have many of the pics I've taken over the years framed and hanging on my wall.
As for your boyfriend, don't worry about it, as long as he understands this is something YOU love to do there's no need to "convert" him to your way of thinking. He just doesn't have the passion about it that you do.
My husband loves cars and all things related. I don't, as long as the car goes when I step on the gas and stops when I step on the brake I'm happy. I respect his passion for it but I just don't care about cars.
To each his own.
Good luck with your photography!

Answer 4

well what does he love? sports? some people love sports and have a passion for them. other people, like u and me, love photography. to me photography is a way to capture a moment in time. to capture an object. its a way to express myself and to remember things. you love to take pictures and he doesnt. theres nothing wrong with that.

Answer 5

because they love life!
they want to catch and record every wonderful moment of the beautiful life. tell him that you love photography is like he loves watching football.