Cover photo by tk
In an era where smartphones make it easy to take photos, now might be the perfect time to reconsider the meaning of 'seeing.' Taking a photo is not merely about recording the scene in front of you but about reflecting how you perceive the world.
This time, we reexamine the meaning of 'seeing' from the perspective of photographic expression and explore the possibilities of expression that lie beyond it.
Photo by natsu
Seeing Beyond Vision
A camera is not just a substitute for the eyes but can also be seen as a window to the heart. Even if something is visible to the eyes, it is as if it is unseen if we are not consciously aware of it. Conversely, even an ordinary scene can appear differently when we 'feel' it.
Photography is a medium that captures not only visuals but also emotions and thoughts.
Photo by 好 | Kodai Yamashita
Photography as Practice for 'Seeing'
By cultivating a habit of 'looking closely' in daily life, even the most mundane moments can take on new meaning. The movement of light, human gestures, the depth of space—taking photos itself becomes a form of training to enhance your ability to see.
Photo by なりるる
By focusing your eyes and opening your heart, the familiar scenery around you can start to look different.
Noticing the 'Unseen'
Have you ever looked back at a photo and noticed something you didn't see when you took it? This is because photography records even the 'unconscious perspectives' that we might not be aware of.
Photo by Shun
This is why photography reflects both the 'limits' and 'possibilities' of our ability to see.
