“Photography is a medium of formidable contradictions. It is both ridiculously easy and almost impossibly difficult. It is easy because its technical rudiments can readily be mastered by anyone with a few simple instructions. It is difficult because, while the artist working in any other medium begins with a blank surface and gradually brings his conception into being, the photographer is the only imagemaker who begins with the picture completed. His emotions, his knowledge, and his native talent are brought into focus and fixed beyond recall the moment the shutter of his camera has closed.”

— – Edward Steichen

Susan Grimwood

The Newburyport Art Association will present the works of the Photography Interest Group from July 18 - July 30. This lively and diverse group of twenty-five local photographers will have on display some stunning work. Too difficult to describe here because that is why we love photography.

We have posted further reading links below.

“You don’t take a photograph, you make it”

— Ansel Adams

Judy Miller Bailey

“Saturate yourself with the subject and your camera will all but take your hand.”

— Margaret Bourke-White

We have posted here a few samples of the work to encourage your trip to the Newburyport Art Association at 65 Water Street. There will be a reception on Saturday, July 22, 7 - 9p.m. free and open to the public. Gallery Hours are Tu-Sa, 11a.m. -5p.m., Su, 1-5p.m.

Jay McCarthy - Sea Glass

“It is an illusion that photos are made with the camera… they are made with the eye, heart and head.”

— Henri Cartier-Bresson

If you are interested in reading more on the subject of photography as art here is a starter from The Guardian: Is Photography Art?

A point of view on The Line Between Art and Photography

Some tips on how to get out of that Photographer's Block ... of course you could join the NAA's Photo Interest Group too.

Find more inspiring photographers quotes here. from John Paul Caponigro

On Photography by Susan Sontag was written in 1977. It was controversial and conversation provoking at the time. How does it hold up today in our social media and selfie world?