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February 19, 2024

Bagatellosophy # 5 — Fine art photography?

Yun-Yun: And fine art photography? is Bagatellography a form of fine art photography?
Zoltan: Fine art photography does not belong in public spaces; it finds its home in galleries and with collectors. It aims to be exhibited. The artist’s vision and viewpoint shape the work. You often see fine art photography in limited edition books and galleries, both physical and online. These pieces are numbered and signed. They hold a certain value. Fine art photography follows technical norms, but twists them to create effects and emotions. The concept is set before the photograph is taken. A fine art photograph’s value is often determined by the reputation of the artist. A well-known name enhances desireability and market demand. Photographs by recognized artists are sought after by collectors, who value their unique vision. The artist’s status can raise the value of these photographs, making them highly esteemed pieces for collectors.

January 16, 2024

Backstage # 3 – Caffeine

I drink a lot of coffee. I love each liquid form of caffeine. Usually I start with a lighter French press at around four o’clock in the morning, and then at six o’clock, I switch to a more serious cup of Ethiopian Highlander. I can last with that until noon. After lunch, I wait for two hours, then I drink 3-4 cups of Italian Mocha. This is enough to last me until eight in the evening, when I brew my first Turkish Kava. According to research by independent institutes, the amount of caffeine I consume, could kill a blue whale within a year. So, just be careful with the coffee, it’s not a bagatello.

January 5, 2024

Backstage # 2 – Captain Obvious

Mr. Nobody: What are you doing?
Zoltan: I’m looking for the aesthetics of random events.
Mr. Nobody: Why? For the newspaper?
Zoltan: Is that what you think?

December 18, 2023

Backsage # 1 – All You Need Is Love…

… and some technical equipment.

December 10, 2023

Bagatellosophy # 4 — Art photography?

Yun-Yun: And what about art photography?
Zoltan: Art photography is decorative. It offers a softer touch. These images hang on walls, appear in magazines, and raise interest in portfolios. They lack strong views, whether political, religious or personal. They attract those, who seek beauty and calmness in their spaces. Designers prefer creating tranquil environments in hotels, offices, and public areas. The techniques vary. There are simple shots, camera movements, multiple exposures, and filters. Mixed media can merge with photography as well. Subjects range from abstract to quirky, appealing to many, without challenging the viewer. In essence, art photography hangs quietly, a subtle, captivating addition to any setting.

November 7, 2023

Bagatellosophy # 3 — Photography as art?

Yun-Yun: Wait a minute, is Bagatellography art photograpy?
Zoltan: Ehhhm. It’s more complicated. There is photography as art, art photography, and fine art photography.
Yun-Yun: What do you mean? What is the difference?
Zoltan: Let’s look at Photography as Art. For some, the appeal is in the challenge itself. They seek the perfect image, a high-quality capture. They work carefully with light, composition, and processing. The drive for technical excellence motivates them and they are focused on details. Then there are others. They see the flaws in the process and embrace them. For them, photography is a tool for exploration. They break the rules, try new techniques, and use unconventional gear. They welcome the unpredictability as part of the journey. These two ways—chasing perfection and seeking expression—show the richness of photography. It holds space for precision and experimentation. Photographers can share their vision and create diverse works. Whether they chase mastery or exploration, they find freedom in the endless possibilities of what photography offers.

October 20, 2023

Bagatellosophy # 2 — Amateur photography?

Yun-Yun: Is Bagatellography a kind of amateur photography?
Zoltan: First, who are the amateur photographers? Their style grows with time. The photos reflect who they are. They know composition well: leading lines and framing. They can use the camera manually. They can manipulate settings to get the effect they want. They handle editing and know color correction, cropping, and retouching. They have their gear and understand its strengths and weaknesses. They feel something for their photographs. That is why they take them. Bagatellography lacks that commitment to its subject.

September 17, 2023

Bagatellosophy # 1 — Professional photography?

Yun-Yun: Is Bagatellography professional photography taken by a professional?
Zoltan: Professional photography is the art of making fine images, for sale or for oneself. It seeks beauty in the moment. To do this well, a photographer must see things clearly. They have to notice every detail: the light, the way elements fit together, the subject, all of it must convey the message. There are three essential parts to any photograph: light, composition and quality. Now, Bagatellography lies beyond the realm of professional photography. It serves no clearly defined purpose and it does not seek profit. Its goals do not overlap with those of professional photography. The composition remains, but the intent diverges. You know Bagatellography is different. Look at the pictures and you will understand.

September 6, 2023

Bagatellosophy # 0 — Basics

Yun-Yun: Who am I?
Zoltan: Yun-Yun, you are an artificial intelligence that I use to answer my questions.
Yun-Yun: Why don’t you ask a human to do this? A reporter?
Zoltan: Because I need an unbiased interviewer. I don’t want sympathy or antipathy to influence your behavior. I can’t decide, for example, whether what I’m doing makes any sense.
Yun-Yun: And do my answers affect what you do next?
Zoltan: I don’t know. In any case, they provide a “sufficient reason” to move on.
Yun-Yun: Did you borrow the term from Ludwig Wittgenstein?
Zoltan: Yes. I am glad that your proactivity support module is working well.
Yun-Yun: Thank you. So what do you want to talk about?
Zoltan: What interests me more is what you’re curious about.
Yun-Yun: Okay. What is the bagatello?
Zoltan: A bagatello is a photograph that becomes important because of the act of its creation.
Yun-Yun: And the bagatellographer is obviously the one, who photographs the bagatello… So why take the picture at all?
Zoltan: Because by changing the subject of Bagatellography from non-existent to existent, it contributes to a more complete description of the world. It indirectly tells you about the age when the photgraph was taken, and provides data for the future that cannot be recorded in any other way.
Yun-Yun: Hmmm. I think I will have more questions…