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On the Aesthetic Function of Photography

First, the basic function of photography:

1, recording function, news photos, scientific research photos, focusing on recording function.

2. express happiness. Generally, photographers shoot their favorite scenery and people, focusing on the function of expressing pleasure.

3. Aesthetic function. Photographs taken by photographers with a certain artistic level emphasize aesthetic functions. Aesthetics is mainly reflected in: color, the explanatory power of the picture, and the use of light.

Second, the additional functions of photography: publicity, education, business functions, etc.