PicsArt Monthly PicsArt Monthly Magazine November Issue 2014 | Page 83

THE MISTAKE MAKES THE ART: GLITCHPHOTOGRAPHY Before digital photography, it was normal to see imperfections in photos: specs of dust, glare, blur, fingerprints, or chemical effects from the darkroom. Indeed, there were many ways to manipulate photos right after developing them. So the final outcome of how a photo looked during the analog era could go in many directions. The digital era ushered in “clean” photography. Digital cameras reproduce amazingly clear, precise images, generally without blemishes. While it is a powerful method that has widened the world of photography, it also takes away the element of chance and surprise that existed in the analog age. Digital photography is highly dependable and stable, even for those who are amateurs. PicsArt Monthly |83