Reading Assignment 2

I had forgotten about this 2nd reading until this week. At least I am responding to it now.
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I have noticed from reading this that the seriousness of photography has dwindled through the years. Like stated in the reading, the photography of the 19th century was a serious event, while now I do not see many people taking photography seriously. I also agree with the statement at the end that says that "a strong portrait is a strong photograph." If there was not was a good subject and the photographer did not take tame to set up the camera properly for the picture, then there would not be a good picture. I also found the inexpensive ways to set up the lighting interesting.