For
It captures emotion, light, and storytelling creatively.
Against
It relies heavily on equipment and editing.
Anonymous excerpts, translated where noted.
“The end result is roundly regarded as art by the world at large.”
“Your direct input can shape the outcome of the art in a major way.”
“Photography is not art because it’s just pointing your camera at something and pressing a button.”
“The artist didn’t create the beautiful thing, merely used a device to capture it.”