Reimagining Photography: Inspired by Music
Recently, I’ve started to see my images less as single shots and more as parts of a larger whole — a project, an album, even a book!
The spark behind this vision came from a surprising source—music. The parallels between photography and music have revealed themselves in fascinating ways:
Mood, like Tune: An image’s mood creates the emotional resonance, much like the melody in a song
Range, like Light: Light defines contrasts and depth, just as musical range amplifies emotion
Subject, like Lyrics: The subject communicates the heart of the story, much like song lyrics
This connection has reshaped how I think about creativity. I used to put intense pressure on myself to create something entirely new each time, leading to a cycle of frustration. But, as with music, I’ve come to see the value in embracing references and inspirations. Singing a cover is simply, your take of the most popular!
Photography, I’ve found, can be the same: using references leads not to repetition, but to something uniquely personal. We humans, suck at creating perfect copies!
PS. This shift has inspired an idea: a project page on my website that feels like a photo book, dynamically updating with each new image, transforming my portfolio into a living, evolving story. Now, each image adds another piece of the unfolding story. Echoing music’s timeless way of storytelling. With every addition, to the e-studio am documenting a journey, my journey!
Let’s see how long it takes for the idea to shape up here…
@the.photoguy
Rajarshi Mitra
