Photographer

PORTFOLIO
by AHMAD FATHY
 table of
CONTENT
INTRODUCTION HISTORY WORK OF ENVIRONMENT

NOTABLE PEOPLE ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS LOCAL UNIVERSITIES

INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITIES DREAM UNIVERSITIES CONTRIBUTIONs TO BE MADE

Introduction
PHOTOGRAPHY
Photography is the art, application, and practice of
creating images by recording light, either
electronically by means of an image sensor, or
chemically by means of a light-sensitive material
such as photographic film. It is employed in many
fields of science, manufacturing (e.g.,
photolithography), and business, as well as its more
direct uses for art, film and video production,
recreational purposes, hobby, and mass
communication.
 History of Photography
N 1826, NIÉPCE SUCCEEDED IN TAKING THE FIRST TRUE
CAMERA PHOTOGRAPH. HE USED A SHEET OF PEWTER
COATED WITH BITUMEN, WHICH REQUIRED AN
EXPOSURE TIME OF AT LEAST 8 HOURS! THE SUBJECT OF
THIS PHOTOGRAPH HIT CLOSE TO HOME FOR NIÉPCE;
THE VIEW FROM HIS WORKROOM IN SAINT-LOUP-DE-
VARENNES, FRANCE. THE NIÉPCE HELIOGRAPH IS
CONSIDERED AS THE EARLIEST KNOWN PHOTOGRAPH
IN THE HISTORY OF PHOTOGRAPHY, ACHIEVED WITH
THE AID OF THE CAMERA OBSCURA.
COLOR PHOTOGRAPHY WAS EXPLORED THROUGHOUT
THE 19TH CENTURY, BUT DIDN'T BECOME TRULY
COMMERCIALLY VIABLE UNTIL THE MIDDLE OF THE
20TH CENTURY. PRIOR TO THIS, COLOR COULD NOT BE
PRESERVED FOR LONG SINCE THE IMAGES QUICKLY
DEGRADED. SEVERAL METHODS OF COLOR
PHOTOGRAPHY WERE PATENTED FROM 1862 BY TWO
FRENCH INVENTORS: LOUIS DUCOS DU HAURON AND
CHARLES CROS, WORKING INDEPENDENTLY.
IN 1956, AGFA RELEASED THE FIRST CAMERA WITH APERTURE
PRIORITY, MEANING PHOTOGRAPHERS NO LONGER NEEDED TO
SET THE EXPOSURE TIME THEMSELVES. A FEW YEARS LATER, IN
1963, CANON INTRODUCED ITS FIRST CAMERA PROTOTYPE WITH
AUTOFOCUS, A DEVELOPMENT MAKING SNAPSHOTS MUCH EASIER
FOR THE EVERYDAY PHOTOGRAPHER.
ROLLEI UNVEILED THE FIRST FULLY AUTOMATIC CAMERA ABOUT
10 YEARS LATER. APERTURE, SHUTTER SPEED, FOCUS –
PHOTOGRAPHERS NO LONGER NEEDED TO SET THESE
THEMSELVES TO CREATE A USABLE IMAGE.
Work Of Environment
PHOTOGRAPHY
Photographers must depict the threats facing the living things around them, as well as any advancements
that are taking place, in order to educate the public. It is not enough for photographers to only capture the
lovely scenery, pretty objects, and creatures they come across. This will encourage the audience to act to
correct problems as needed. One single step is all it takes!
Environmental photography is possible and useful for a variety of goals, including research, environmental
monitoring, awareness-raising, public relations, and merely artistic ones. When a photographer is
passionate about environmental issues, they can reach a large audience with the facts.

Generally speaking, taking pictures and making videos is a harmless hobby, and big businesses, rather than
lone individuals, are usually the ones who do significant environmental impact. The majority of
photographers who specialise in wildlife photography adore nature, and they would never intentionally
harm the ecosystem if they could help it. However, occasionally you could unintentionally hurt the
environment or the animals that inhabit it in your haste to capture the ideal shot or because you lack the
necessary information.

Why is it Important?
If done with sincere passion and purpose, photography can be of immense benefit to the environment. It is
possible to raise awareness of a great deal of global environmental issues through photography. Nothing
better than a picture can describe a scene, evoke an emotion, or even start a conversation on social media.
You don't have to wait for those who work for magazines or newspapers to help with an environmental
issue. Photographing the issue and displaying it to the public will enable necessary steps to be performed,
which will have a significant positive impact on the situation as you are a local photographer. You will be
able to give a real-time account of what is occurring in the surroundings you are familiar with or that you
visit. So, go ahead, pick your camera (hey, it could be your phone camera too!) and go on a long stroll and
find what captivates your interest and coaxes you to capture it.
 NOTABLE PEOPLE
Cindy SHERMAN
Cindy Sherman is an American conceptual artist. She is one of the most
influential artists in the modern age of photography. This makes sense…
because she has two images on the list of “The Top 10 Most Expensive
Photographs in the World.”
Her photography explores contemporary identity and the nature of
representation. These are drawn from the unlimited supply of images from
TV, magazines, the internet, and art history.
She places herself in her own work and uses a range of disguises and
personas. They were disturbing, distasteful, and sometimes amusing. And
she’s not just a photographer. She’s also a model, hairdresser, stylist, and
makeup artist.
ROBERT FRANK
There was never a more prolific photographer than Robert Frank. From
1941, he worked as a commercial photographer in Zurich, Basel, and Geneva.
In 1947, he found a job as a fashion photographer in the US. He used a 35mm
Leica that was unconventional at the time. Between 1950 and 1959, he
turned his attention to street photography and photojournalism.
This is when he became most famous. The Guggenheim Fellowship allowed
him to travel the country.
He worked closely with Walker Evans. And Robert Frank became one of the
world’s most famous street photographers. He completed his visuals with
text written straight onto the negatives and prints.
FRANS LANTING
Frans Lanting is a Dutch photographer specializing in wildlife
photography. He operates a studio, gallery, and stock photography
service in Santa Cruz, California.
Lanting works in many different parts of the world. Locations include
the Amazon basin, Africa, and Antarctica. His famous photographs
regularly appear in National Geographic, where he served as
photographer-in-residence.
 Academic Requirements
PHOTOGRAPHY
Careers in photography offer exciting opportunities for those who enjoy taking pictures and want to work in nontraditional settings and meet new
people. Working as a photographer can involve applying specialized skills and using complex digital photography equipment, so it's useful to receive
some training or education to prepare for a job in the field.

A certificate program in photography offers students an introduction to the field by teaching them the various technical and visual
aspects associated with digital photography. They can learn the basics of digital image capture, composition, editing and development,
Certificate program and earn a certificate at the conclusion of the program. A certificate program can be beneficial for amateur photographers interested in
improving their skills or for anyone interested in becoming a freelance photographer or working in smaller roles.

An associate degree in photography can also prepare students by educating them about the basic principles of photography and teaching
them how to use camera equipment. Many associate degree programs take two years to complete, but students might graduate later if Associate degree
they decide to take extra courses.

A bachelor's degree in photography can offer aspiring photographers a more formal education than a certificate or associate degree
program. A bachelor's degree program can provide students with a comprehensive, in-depth education and teach them complex
BACHELOR’S DEGREE concepts in photography, such as high-level lighting techniques. Such a program can also teach students how to use many types of
equipment and train in various specializations, including aerial photography.

A master's degree in photography is a postgraduate program that can offer extensive training and education in advanced photography
concepts. Candidates who want to apply for specialized or technical jobs in the industry might benefit from a master's degree in
photography. It can help them further advance their photographic skills and learn advanced practices and subjects that might not be MASTER’s DEGREE
available in an undergraduate program. This can include courses in aesthetics, bookmaking and documentary creation.
 LOCAL UNIVERSITIES

UNIVERSITI MALAYA UNI VERSI TI PUTRA MALAYSI A UNIVERSITI KEBANGSAAN MALAYSIA

 INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITIES

COLUMBIA COLLEGE CHICAGO KENT STATE UNVERSITY ROYAL COLLEGE OF ART

 DREAM UNIVERSITIES

HARVARD UNIVERSITY UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD UNI VERSI TY OF CAMBRI DGE

 CONTRIBUTION OF MODERNITY TO
Photography
There are many evidences that show that modernity in many aspects played an active role towards the construction and proliferation of different movement in photography and
film. Modernity in visual arts and cinema is part of the ever-changing world, wherein the establishment of ideas, different people in the world of art participates in experimenting
with the forms and styles of art, thus remarkably reach to the point of achieving another level of aesthetic concepts, presentation, and interpretation (Hansen, 1999). Hansen pointed
out the contribution of modernism in art. He said that; “…modernism encompasses a whole range of cultural and artistic practices that register, respond to, and reflect upon
processes of modernization and the experience of modernity, including a paradigmatic transformation of the conditions under which art is produced, transmitted, and consumed.”
Both photography and films as the art streams which reflect generations’ thoughts and feelings include numerous movements based on various styles and objectives of either
photography or film. Moreover, the contribution or influence of modernism both in photography and film could be attributed to the changes or transformations brought by first, the
modernization and second, the response of the society to the new form of art. In this context, concepts about modernity in photography sprung during early 1900 when many
conventional art groups did not classify photography as an art (Encyclopedia Britannica, 2007). Because of that modernist movements were formed (e.g. Photo-Secession,
Pictorialist) in order to continue their very own artistic philosophy. Influenced by modernity, probably from the concepts of Picasso, Dadaists, and contemporaries, modernist
photographers are formed with the desire to showcase their creativity characterized by the new wave of approaches and styles. Despite the criticisms and biases received,
movements kept on pursuing the new concepts. As an example, the documentary photography movement has emerged with the necessity to support the author’s perspective on a
certain issue. Modern society got used to reading publications with images of events or people described, so modern photographers have no choice rather than produce
interesting and involving pictures. So, the movement of documentary photography continues to develop with the rising demands of modern readers. Lewis Wickes Hine is one of the
leaders of the documentary photography movement, who took advantage of black and white photography to document people’s lives during World War I or the Great Depression.
His works have helped his documentary photography followers see the camera as the tool of social reforms and a way of influence the public.
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