Museums are the most enchanting places where the past and the present intermingle briefly. Whether you like photography, paintings, or even artifacts from an era gone by—a museum rekindles your imagination unlike any film or show.
It's kind of rare when a big museum decides to give a lot of precedence to photography. But the MoMA in NYC has consistently impressed me with what they've tried to do. Not only do the fully acknowledge it as art, but they actively try to help people understand why these photographers made the work they do and why it's different from snapshots.
Almost every photographer enjoys the work of other photographers in the industry. When you first start your photographic journey, it's natural to look at the work of professional photographers and think, "I want to make photographs just like that.