As photographer-artists, it all comes down to aesthetics (the philosophy of beauty):

For example, I am HIGHLY selective and HIGHLY picky about what I consider beautiful. Perhaps this is the root of my love and passion for art.

Thought:

The artist as an aesthetically-picky person?

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Become beautiful and create beautiful things

For example, my personal bodily aesthetics are supremely important to me. Much of my ‘body-building’ comes from the notion of me wanting to build my body into a monument I deem beautiful (more muscle mass, less body fat).

Also, my drive as an artist:

My desire to create beautiful art-works (photos).

Aesthetics as personal taste

What is good or bad taste? There is none. It just comes down to your personal philosophy, personal aesthetics, and personal beliefs.