A Camera In Every Pocket

     Question 1: How do you feel the popularity of cell phones embedded with high-quality cameras has changed the nature of photography?  

          I think that this trend has made photography much more accessible and common among the population of people carrying around these phones. However, it has changed how people perceive the word "photography", "photographer", and its variants. Many people think that simply taking a couple nice pictures, without applying any thought or effort into them, makes them a photographer.

     Question 2: Speculate on what you think that the future of Photography will be. Holograms, wearable cameras, organic lenses?

          I think that the possibility of decomposable cameras exists somewhere in the future, especially since the population is becoming increasing concerned with the health of the planet.

     Question 3: Respond to this quote from the article: "It's really weird," says Antonio Olmos. "Photography has never been so popular, but it's getting destroyed. There have never been so many photographs taken, but photography is dying."  Do you agree with Mr. Olmos? Why or why not?

          I agree with him. Generally speaking, everyone is taking pictures and posting them on social media. Some are for memories and some are under the impression that this makes them a photographer. However, a photographer is not simply a person who takes pictures. A photographer is an artist who uses a camera instead of a paintbrush, who puts thought into being able to express concepts through their photos. This is what today's popular photographs destroy.