40 Images That Are So Cool And Unusual They Could Totally Work As Album Covers

Pro photographer and music-lover Dominic, from Ohio, shared some of his thoughts with us on what makes some photos particularly artistic and what people can do to make their album covers stand out from other competitors, visually. From his perspective, what can and can't be considered artistic really depends on the person looking at the photo or cover. There's a lot of subjectivity involved!

"I'd say anything abstract and out of the ordinary would fit the bill here. If it disrupts a lackadaisical scene or is not of the norm of anything, I'd consider that an artistic approach or even avant-garde if you will," he told Bored Panda.

"Lighting, framing, all of the elements of a good composition would typically be thrown out the window to make something 'artsy.' But, on the other hand, maybe they need to be confined to that," he stressed that there's a lot of what people consider to be art will depend on their subjective experiences and opinions.

According to photographer Dominic, in order to get your audience's attention in this day and age, you really need to do something to make you stand out from the crowd.

"If you fall in line with the norm, you'll be hard to be noticed. By doing something different than your peers, you'll stand out. Another way to get noticed is to make your work THAT MUCH better than others. Keep plugging away and take your work to the highest level," he explained. However, no matter what happens, focus on what really matters: your creativity and meeting your own standards.

"Most importantly, do what you want to do and don't crumble to the pressure of your peers. So long as you're happy with the art that you're creating, that's what matters the most. No amount of money can create happiness within yourself as an artist. It is extremely important to take care of yourself by being true to your own artistic vision."