Fine art photography is more than just art

I would argue all day long that photography can be art, but at the same time, I would say that not all photographic art is fine art. A fine art photograph, like any piece of art fine art, is something more. It MUST convey the artist’s interpretation of a subject or scene not merely be a reproduction of a subject or scene. A fine art photograph should take the viewer beyond mere reproduction. I see all sorts of photos including those the photographer calls fine art photography but often the photo looks to merely seeing a scene/subject and taking a picture of the same. I feel as if the artist needs to be telling us something more. I believe the fine art photograph needs to talk to me and embrace my imagination.

It often helps us with an artist statement or, at very least, a title. This gives us something to understand what the artist wished to convey. What do you think? I’d love to hear your thoughts.