Undergraduate thesis explores the development of photography as a means for the photographer’s artistic expression. Photography, which at the beginning of its development fascinated primarily through its ability to depict the real image of the world, gradually evolved into a medium that allowed photographers to create imaginary worlds. The thesis seeks to highlight that post-production editing is not merely manipulation but offers the possibility of conveying the artist’s vision. It presents the evolution of post-production from analog techniques to digital ones, illustrated through the work of two photographers — Jerry Uelsmann and Erik Johansson. The central focus is on analog techniques, which played a crucial role in the development of more modern digital methods, where computer programs have simplified and expanded the possibilities for creative expression. In addition to tracing the development, the thesis compares the work of both photographers, pointing out certain similarities in their processes as well as differences, and how these affect the final appearance of the image.
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