Are words a necessary companion with photos?

As I continue taking photos into 2009, should I add a brief comment or description to each photo I publish [to Flickr]?

I don’t want to force the issue, but I know that it can sometimes enhance how we view photos.

For the record, I try pretty hard to conjure abstract titles for my photos whenever possible. I have Thomas Hawk, Karen Strolia and Andrew Moore to thank for that.

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Bryan Villarin

Bryan works at Automattic. Cat whisperer. Sometimes, a photographer and card magician. View all posts by Bryan Villarin

6 thoughts on “Are words a necessary companion with photos?”

Diana says:

January 5, 2009 at 2:58 am

Yes. I really enjoy your titles and add to the vision of your photographs. 😉

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1. Bryan Villarin says:
  
  January 5, 2009 at 9:55 am
  
  Thanks for the quick feedback!
  
  @Juan: Thanks! I hope I didn’t offend you on some of them.
  
  @Michael: I’ll probably start leaving some of them untitled.
  
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Juan says:

January 5, 2009 at 8:16 am

dude, I really like your photographs but i can definitely do without some of the titles. Great photography though.

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Michael Mistretta says:

January 5, 2009 at 9:35 am

I think a description can add to the overall story of a photograph. But definitely, don’t force yourself to think of them.

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Nicole N. says:

January 5, 2009 at 1:01 pm

I have to concur with Diana, Bryan. I really think your titles add to your photos.

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Juan says:

January 6, 2009 at 9:27 am

Not at all. I think you work is great. It speaks for itself is what I meant in my earlier comment.

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