Introduction
This essay exhaustively describes the work of Berger, Mitchell, Agee, Evans, and Cole by basing their work on the concept of photography. It also compares the work of these artists and elucidates how their concepts contrast. The essay shows that Berger deals with images that are associated with trees and photographs that have different contrasts of color because she loves color.
The images that she deals with are associated with saucer magnolia blossoms and she aims to capture the exquisiteness of trees hence bringing-forth that magnificence to the attention of her audience. Additionally, this has influenced Berger to bring together a range of colors that appear in different forms and shapes thus making her a celebrated artist (Huxley 23). She reveals that many of her images are framed in standard photography to represent the black aspect and that there are also fun colored frames that captivate young children.
Mitchell, on the other hand, deals with photography from a different perspective compared to those of Berger because their techniques of taking photographs are different. This is seen where Mitchell uses the camera to emphasize his genuine experience with the subject that is associated with making photographs. Mitchell has had many opportunities to take pictures of many things and this is seen where he prefers to take photos of people, their environment, and what makes them unique using his camera. Therefore, Mitchell’s major interest is to create a personal connection that satisfies his need and creates an atmosphere that results in a successful photo shoot (Huxley 37).
The essay also analyzes Agee’s artistic features; as a photographer, he deals with the issue of writing novels and working as a film critic. In addition to that Agee participated in writing poetry and later became a freelance writer hence being categorized as a photographer (Huxley 43). Evans, on the other hand, is a talented photographer and he takes pictures of riders on New York City subway. One time he wrote a book with Agee and became an editor.
The essay discusses Cole as a photographer but before that, he was a writer and his writings were mostly associated with human moral values. This involved children and little about adults who were supposed to be the author’s greatest audience. This shows that Cole targeted to make his work poetic with a craft hence unite the rational and intuitive art of photography (Huxley 53). This also shows that he had a different insight regarding photography that could only be executed through his expertise. Photography is a tool that has been used by these artists as a career that has led their work to be recognized by the general and their audience public positively.
Comparing and contrasting Authors
The essay continues to compare the work which was done by Berger and which was done by Mitchell in-reference-to photography. It shows that while Berger uses Flowers and colors to clarify her point during exhibitions, Mitchell, on the other hand, uses people and their environment to emphasize his point. Mitchell looks at his work as an opportunity that has been granted to him to take pictures of many things using his camera whereas Berger has to wait until the flowers blossom before she can take images.
Berger’s aim is also to capture the loveliness of trees and bring the blossoms to the attention of the audience. Mitchell is interested in taking photographs of people, their environment, and every aspect that makes them unique (Huxley 67). Mitchell’s work is intended to create a personal connection that satisfies his need and creates an atmosphere that results in a successful photo shoot that is designed for the exhibition.
Contrary, Berger, on the other hand, aims to take pictures of flowers and printing the images to her liking hence attracting the audience. In addition to the portraits, the authors target to write a short description of the photographs before publishing the images. This is seen where Berger focuses on taking the images of flowers that have blossomed. On the other hand, Mitchell takes photos of people and the environment that they are living hence a way of implementing the work of photography (Huxley 78). The essay shows that Berger aims at entertaining children since the flowers are of different shapes and views. Mitchell on the other side focuses on using the camera because it freed him from using pen, brush, and drawing on a board in the studio: his camera improved his photographic work tremendously.
The works of Berger and Mitchell are to some extent similar because both of them use cameras to take pictures and their goal is to amuse and gratify their audience. Their art of photography shows that they intend to concentrate on what they believe in especially their talent in photography and continue entertaining their audience. Their objectives in photography are similar; their focus is to deliver quality work to their audience and reveal new ideas in their artistic field. Also, the essay illustrates that their work has some dissimilarities because they work at different levels and their viewpoint in the art of photography is different (Huxley 93). Berger, for instance, deals with flowers whereas Mitchell deals with people so that he can reveal his opinions concerning photography during exhibitions.
Recommendation
Photography ought to be taken seriously just like other careers because artists desire to make a living out of their work and also benefit society with their ideas. This can be solved by offering sponsorship and also creating awareness regarding their potential in the photography field. This would improve their significance in society and the eyes of their audience. Also, the authors’ work ought to be put in safe places to bring awareness to the modern generation particularly those who have an interest in photography. This can encourage them and motivate them to realize their dreams in photography (Huxley 103). Therefore, considering these facts will make the art of photography hold a better safe place in a better future.
Conclusion
The art of photography being employed by the five authors has indeed changed their lives and the lives of others since new thoughts about nature have been analyzed in their artistic world. It also shows that Photography should not only be considered as entertainment but as a career that can lead one to have a better future. This essay shows that photography enables the general public to consider nature as a very important aspect of the concept of artistry and photography (Huxley 123). It also shows that writing articles and taking photos brings about an emphasis on photography as a way of nurturing the art of the creation.
Works Cited
Huxley, Aldous. The art of seeing, USA: Creative Arts Book Co, 2008. Print.