3 Reasons Why Sharpness is Overrated in Photography

3,976 views · Published 10 April 2017 · 1:06 · Indexed 25 October 2026

Channel: Eric Kim · 2017 · People & Blogs

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Learn why sharpness is overrated: http://erickimphotography.com/blog/2017/04/01/why-sharpness-is-overrated/

1. Blurry/out-of-focus photos often have more emotion

2. 99% of people are looking at your photos on a smartphone or 4-5 inch device. You cannot tell how sharp your photos are with that small of a canvas.

3. Photography is about making meaning in the world; not making sharp photos.

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