Above: “The Swimming Hole” by Edward M. Fielding
Beyond the conceptual photography one sees in
Photography exploring high brow concepts from artists like Cindy Sherman, Richard Prince or Gregory Crewdson have their place in the investor and museum circle and perhaps in book form to the average photography and art fan, but most of us can only afford fine art photography aimed at the decor market – open edition prints in the form of framed and matted, canvas prints or even on note cards.
A Permanent Reminder of a Memorable Setting
Many of the images we the general public purchase for display in our homes, offices or given as a gift fall into the category of “a permanent reminder of a memorable setting”. We like to be reminded of our pleasant memories while on a trip or traveling through an area. That trip to Paris, or the wonder we felt traveling to see a National Park. Or maybe a reminder of our childhood or where we grew up.
A place we long to travel back to if only work and obligations would allow us. Or a scene of our favorite vacation spot or future retirement spot. An incentive to keep plugging away until the next opportunity for a vacation or retirement. The fine art photograph becomes a goal, a dream, a place to let our mind wander.