tyferg answered your question: Do you think it’s important for a photographer to know the roots of photography? For example, film, the dark room, alternative prcoessing.

I think it is very important. Having a good eye can only carry you so long, but you never want to not know how to adapt an emergency

Agreed. You need to know what you’re doing and why you’re doing it.

skysoar answered your question: Do you think it’s important for a photographer to know the roots of photography? For example, film, the dark room, alternative prcoessing.

technical aspect > roots. Not knowing how to use film is more acceptable than not knowing how a shutter or aperture, works to capture light.

True. Personally I have more appreciation for photographers that know all realms of photography. I think film is so important to learn and know.

samanthaadearr answered your question: Do you think it’s important for a photographer to know the roots of photography? For example, film, the dark room, alternative prcoessing.

As beginning photographer myself I think it’s VERY important! If you want to be a great photographer, you have to start at the beginning!

This is true. I would definitely recommend starting in the dark room and beginning with film. It’s very organic and really makes you think. I think it’s interesting to learn aperture and the technical side of things from digital as well, but it makes sense more with film.

I’ve seen so many people call themselves “photographers” and always shoot with the flash, on auto settings not even knowing the first thing about aperture or the science of a photograph. 

Is it important to know how photography started? Is it important to know why your photograph looks the way it looks and how to change it?