| dc.description.abstract | Is there a gap between existing photography knowledge and technological advancement? This study aims to investigate the phenomenon that is uncommon and difficult for ordinary photographers to observe, and thus break the stereotype that public photography information brings to readers, and then propose the relatively rare knowledge in photography which cannot be found in the current photography literature. Considering the purpose of the research and the scope of analyses, this research is based on the interviews with 5 experienced photographers, old timers, who have an average of more than 40 years of experience in photography. This research emphasizes the significance of the practical knowledge of photography.
This research develops a set of methods suitable for analyzing practical knowledge, with grounded theory as the foundation. The specific analysis methods are as follows: First, identifying the major concerns and disputes among old timer photographers is conducted. This research uses the Community of Practice theory as a detecting sensor to explore the stakes (major concerns) of old timer photographers, and then pinpoint and annotate on the research data to identify the concerns and disputes. Investigations are conducted to clarify the essential issues that old timers refer to in their concerns and disputes. Data driven (Buttom-up) principle is applied to naming these conceptualized and categorized concerns and disputes. Secondly, the practical photography knowledge is defined. From the perspective of quaternity, including techniques, basic issues, epistemological, and ontological views, this study aims to explore the practice of photography old timers.
Five research results were obtained from the above analyses. First, in terms of mountain photography, in order to capture a unique scene, the practical knowledge composed of distributed expertise, such as a group of monsters and ghosts, were developed. Secondly, in ecology photography, in order to shoot ecologically educational works, the practical knowledge such as listening position, foot movement zoom, trap focusing, etc. were developed. Thirdly, in portrait photography, practical knowledge such as “ball-guided” or “post-production Yi Jin Jing” were developed to record good memories or satisfy the client. Fourth, in terms of human body photography, the most important thing is to shoot the works that both the photographer and the client are satisfied with. The establishment of mutual trust is the key point. Fifth, in the aspect of keyboard photography, in order to smoothly circulate the meaning produced by the creator, and develop a realistic business.
Finally, there are two specific contributions made by this research: First, this article points out the difference between the practical knowledge of photography old-timers and general photographers. It also reveals the myths in photography, such as, ＂beautiful or award-winning photos are good works＂ and ＂workers must obtain expensive equipment to produce good quality photographs”. Secondly, from the perspectives of local members, the researchers attempt to narrow the gap between a researcher’s and a photographer’s practical knowledge of photography and open up a new vision of the literature of practical photography knowledge. | en_US |