There are the thrill seekers who hang off of ledges to get the perfect shot, and the grandmas coaxing kids to put on smiles, and the people who are more interested in taking a bunch of selfies than experiencing the actual event.

Nearly two trillion pictures are taken every year! 

So, we're not going to take this time to discuss how great pictures are, as though they are the products of some newfangled invention that hasn't caught on yet — clearly, they have.

We will, however, discuss the difference between a picture and a work of art.

While the former is simply the result of a camera, a scene, and a click, the latter requires a photographer who can infuse the scene with magic through the mastery of angles, lighting, and technical equipment.

Here at Birch and Ink, we're passionate about the art of photography!