Photography is like religion in the sense of how we view it. We can all look at the same photograph but still see it in a different perspective. This is a lot like religion in the sense that everyone can look at a specific religion but still see it in a different light. Like an abstract photograph, all we can do is interpret the true meaning without learning the actuality. Everyone can have an opinion of what makes a photograph beautiful, some may share the same opinion and some may not. The photographer decides the angle and perspective that they want to view of their subject. In this sense we are all photographers of our own belief system and we all define our own meaning of each photograph or religious belief. We, as unique individuals, can capture what we believe in an aspect that carries an artistic element for others to perceive and interpret. Others will see things from a different angle and some may argue that one angle or perspective is better than others and may try to get that individual to see things in their perspective when it is ultimately each individual’s choice on what is right and wrong. In comparison with religion, we have to will to follow our own belief system. There will be others who will argue against your beliefs but since you are the photographer, no one can change what is seen through your lens but you.
~M.D.
