Photography made mainly as artistic expression, to be shown in galleries, museums and books, rather than for commercial or news purposes.
The idea that photography can be fine art was promoted by the Photo-Secession and later by straight photography. Fine art photographs are often sold as limited editions. See also conceptual art.
Martin Kaninsky
Martin is the creator of About Photography Blog. With over 15 years of experience as a practicing photographer, Martin’s approach focuses on photography as an art form, emphasizing the stories behind the images rather than concentrating on gear.