EP23 - On Perfectionism, a critique - An audio essay from B+W PHOTOGRAPHY MAG

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This episode is a recording of my piece for Black+White Photography Magazine issue 194 This piece is all about the over emphasis on the benefits of perfection in photography.  Photography is a medium that lends itself to perfectionism - ever better options and technology mean that aberrations and imperfections will be 'optional' in the not so distant future. But what effect does this have on the medium's ability to convey the kernel of our humanity? Do ever sharper pictures with perfectly rendered tones lead us to a sense of truth or away from that and into a world where 'values' have moral supremacy? If you want to take issue with me on something arising from the podcast - don't hesitate! Head over to the Photographic Podcast website and let me know what you think. Please let others know about the Photographica Podcast by rating us in iTunes  - and your are welcome to leave a comment too. It really is the best way to get the message out. If you'd like to discuss printing your work you can get in touch with me at alex@flowphotographic.com or visit the Flow Photographic website. Thanks for listening, Alex  PS Thanks to Chad Lelong for the music!