Briefly describe the unique aesthetic characteristics of photography.

As an independent art category combining science and art, photography is a modern documentary plastic art with the following characteristics:

(1) specific time and space.

Photography must be shot directly in front of the subject in a certain time and space, and truly reflect the real people, events and environment in real life.

(2) the truth of creation.

Photography can reproduce objects realistically and accurately by scientific and technological means, making photographic works objective and true, giving people a sense of reality.

(3) combination of light and shadow.

Photographers should master the artistic skills and language of photography and skillfully use the main modeling means such as light and color.