TED Talk Assignment

This TED talk focused on the concept of Impossible Photography. Erik Johansson begins his discussion with his start into photography at the young age of 15. He also touches on his artistic background, and since his creativity has always easily flown, he felt slightly limited by the process of photography. Instead of his journey with the photo ending at the click of the shutter, he wanted to do something different. This began his journey with "impossible" photography.

Erik touches on both the analytical as well as the creatives side of his work. He begins by saying that each image must coordinate with each other within the realm of lighting, depth, location, and other factors that ensure an easy binding of two photographs. Time is also a factor, so an idea that comes to mind may take months to execute. However, once each image is compiled together after relentless work and detail in post process, a beautiful "impossible" image with emerge. Erik also speaks on the creative behalf of the photo, ensuring his listeners that this area of photography should not capture just a "moment" which he was previously stunted by, but an "idea". This idea should be apparent through the photo as well as be creative and executed with great detail.

I think that this area of photography is very unique and interesting to look at. I love how the artist can make the ideas in his head appear almost in reality. Looking at his work, it is so realistic that it is almost convincing me to believe it is reality. I learned that all of the photos must be so precisely planned that it would take a vast amount of time to truly perfect. However, as a photographer, it is hard to imagine my own experience being able to craft an image like these. I guess this is what the artist is trying to do, and if so, he executed it well. It is motivating to see how ideas can take you so far in the realm of photography, and this talk has inspired me to take a more creative look to each of my shots.