I had a little discussion with the world’s loveliest woman, trying to define what photography is about. I came up with Framing and Lighting.

But the world’s loveliest woman said that timing should also be a part. First I thought that framing is part of timing, but then realized that there is more to it. In Framing you compose the picture. In Lighting you set the mood (which can be a complex lighting set up, or simply the choice of exposure). But then you do have to find the right moment to press the shutter release, to catch that magical moment.

Basically, I am a supporter of some form of copyright. It is at the base of my company’s business – which produces videos and films. If anyone could just copy them freely, we’d be broke within a short time. On the bigger picture, the creation of new content (call it art, if you will) would virtually stop. Whether the current form of copyright is the right way for the future, is heavily discussed. Suggested reading.

But, there is one reason for the abolishment of copyright, and it has only to words. more…