everydaylifephotography
Definition
This term refers to the practice of capturing scenes from everyday life through photography, focusing on ordinary moments, people, and places, often with an emphasis on authenticity, spontaneity, and the beauty of the mundane.
History
Everyday life photography became prominent with the rise of street photography and documentary photography, where photographers sought to capture the essence of daily life, often highlighting the unnoticed or overlooked aspects of the world around us.
Notable Examples
William Eggleston
Untitled (Red Ceiling), 1973
Key Artists & Movements
Key figures include William Eggleston, known for his vivid color photographs of everyday scenes, and Vivian Maier, whose street photography captured the ordinary moments of mid-20th century America.
Techniques & Materials
Techniques involve using natural light, candid composition, and a focus on real, unposed moments, often using film or digital cameras to document the ordinary in a way that reveals the extraordinary within it, creating images that are both intimate and universal.
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