Medium, in general, is anything that acts as the intermediate path between the source and final outcome. Photography is really an art form and I am playing devil’s advocate here. What Is Medium Format Photography? Whatever a piece of art is made out of is its medium. It is significantly larger than 35mm film size, which is the basis of modern digital photography. There doesn’t seem to be a definitive explanation or definition for what Fine Art Photography is, but there do appear to be things that help define what it is. Art medium options are limited only by the artist's imagination and can range from common oil paints to less mainstream choices, such as playing cards, fabric or even pieces of garbage. What's in a Work of Art? In art, a medium is the material that artists use to create their art. When this term is used in context to the field of art, then a medium can be anything that is used by an artist to put his ideas and emotions into expression. When I was doing my fine art degree, part of what was required was to take turns putting our work up on the wall for critique. If you’ve been to an art museum, chances are you’ve noticed the words “watercolor,” “canvas” or “mixed media.” These terms are used to explain each medium the artist used to create her work. “I wish photography could be an art form. An art medium is any material used in art projects like sculpting, painting and sketching. RELATED: What's the Difference Between a Full Frame and Crop Sensor Camera? In art, a medium represents not only the surface you’re working with but any material you paint, attach or otherwise apply to it. This form of expression may be available to any or all the five senses, i.e., audio, visual, or felt. Medium format photography traditionally uses the 120 film size. Photographer Chris Crisman entered the photograph above, titled Butterfly Girl, into the World Photography Organization’s 2012 World Photography Awards. It's that simple. 2009-12-20 Update: This article is #1 in Google for “photography sucks,” so I see why it gets so many comments. Don’t take me too seriously.