Popular types of Photography |
There are hundreds of different types of photography in this modern day and age.
Here are some very popular types of photography and what they are. |
LANDSCAPE PHOTOGRAPHY
Landscape Photography is very popular type of photography. If you tend to stop to look at an amazing scenery then
Landscape is one of those places where you can just lose your breathe looking at the scenery. It shows you spaces in the world sometimes boundless and infinite but also spaces that are so small, frail and fragile that you can't look away.
Photographers usually capture the beauty of what the earth has created but they also show us the the landscape features which man has made.
Landscape Photography is very popular type of photography. If you tend to stop to look at an amazing scenery then
Landscape is one of those places where you can just lose your breathe looking at the scenery. It shows you spaces in the world sometimes boundless and infinite but also spaces that are so small, frail and fragile that you can't look away.
Photographers usually capture the beauty of what the earth has created but they also show us the the landscape features which man has made.
WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY
Wildlife photography is the act of taking photographs of wildlife.
Wildlife photography is one of the more challenging forms of photography. Not only will you need to have sound technical skills, such as being able to expose correctly, wildlife photographers generally need good field craft skills. Some animals are difficult to approach and thus a knowledge of the animal's behaviour is needed in order to be able to predict their actions. Photographing some animal species may require stalking skills or the use of a hide/blind for concealment.
Wildlife photography is the act of taking photographs of wildlife.
Wildlife photography is one of the more challenging forms of photography. Not only will you need to have sound technical skills, such as being able to expose correctly, wildlife photographers generally need good field craft skills. Some animals are difficult to approach and thus a knowledge of the animal's behaviour is needed in order to be able to predict their actions. Photographing some animal species may require stalking skills or the use of a hide/blind for concealment.
AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY
Aerial photography is the taking of photographs of the ground from an elevated position. The term usually refers to images in which the camera is not supported by a ground-based structure. Cameras may be hand held or mounted, and photographs may be taken by a photographer, triggered remotely or triggered automatically. Platforms for aerial photography include fixed-wing aircraft, helicopters, balloons, blimps and dirigibles, rockets, kites, parachutes, stand-alone telescoping and vehicle mounted poles.
Aerial photography is the taking of photographs of the ground from an elevated position. The term usually refers to images in which the camera is not supported by a ground-based structure. Cameras may be hand held or mounted, and photographs may be taken by a photographer, triggered remotely or triggered automatically. Platforms for aerial photography include fixed-wing aircraft, helicopters, balloons, blimps and dirigibles, rockets, kites, parachutes, stand-alone telescoping and vehicle mounted poles.
SPORT PHOTOGRAPHY
Sports photography refers to the genre of photography that covers all types of sports.
There are two major types of professional sports photography, photojournalism and vernacular photography.
In the majority of cases, professional sports photography is a branch of photojournalism, while amateur sports photography, such as photos of children playing association football is a branch of vernacular photography.
Sports photography refers to the genre of photography that covers all types of sports.
There are two major types of professional sports photography, photojournalism and vernacular photography.
In the majority of cases, professional sports photography is a branch of photojournalism, while amateur sports photography, such as photos of children playing association football is a branch of vernacular photography.
PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY
Portrait photography or portraiture is photography of a person or group of people that displays the expression, personality, and mood of the subject or person. Like other types of portraiture, the focus of the photograph is usually of the person's face, although the entire body and the background or context may be included aswell.
Portrait photography or portraiture is photography of a person or group of people that displays the expression, personality, and mood of the subject or person. Like other types of portraiture, the focus of the photograph is usually of the person's face, although the entire body and the background or context may be included aswell.
ARCHITECTURAL PHOTOGRAPHY
Architectural photography is the photographing of buildings and similar structures that are both very pleasing and accurate representations of their subjects. Architectural photographers, are usually skilled in the use of specialized techniques and equipment.
Architectural photography is the photographing of buildings and similar structures that are both very pleasing and accurate representations of their subjects. Architectural photographers, are usually skilled in the use of specialized techniques and equipment.
WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY / EVENT PHOTOGRAPHY
Wedding photography is the photography of activities relating to weddings. It encompasses photographs of the couple before marriage (Mainly for thank you cards, announcements, portrait displays, or just a way to remember your wedding for the rest of your life ) as well as coverage of the wedding and reception.
When you hear the phrase “Event Photography” you might think of black tie corporate events, weddings, proms and equestrian events, however event photography can also include, trade shows, local football tournaments, surf meets, fundraisers, the possibilities are literally endless. All you need is a gathering of people, the equipment and the right attitude.
Wedding photography is the photography of activities relating to weddings. It encompasses photographs of the couple before marriage (Mainly for thank you cards, announcements, portrait displays, or just a way to remember your wedding for the rest of your life ) as well as coverage of the wedding and reception.
When you hear the phrase “Event Photography” you might think of black tie corporate events, weddings, proms and equestrian events, however event photography can also include, trade shows, local football tournaments, surf meets, fundraisers, the possibilities are literally endless. All you need is a gathering of people, the equipment and the right attitude.
FASHION PHOTOGRAPHY
Fashion photography is a genre of photography devoted to displaying clothing and other fashion items.
Fashion photography is most often conducted for advertisements or very popular fashion magazines such as Vogue, Vanity Fair, or Elle. Over time, fashion photography has developed its own beauty in which the clothes and fashions are enhanced by the presence of exotic locations or accessories.
Fashion photography is a genre of photography devoted to displaying clothing and other fashion items.
Fashion photography is most often conducted for advertisements or very popular fashion magazines such as Vogue, Vanity Fair, or Elle. Over time, fashion photography has developed its own beauty in which the clothes and fashions are enhanced by the presence of exotic locations or accessories.
MACRO PHOTOGRAPHY
Macro photography is the type of photography in which pictures are shot at a closer range to show the details of the subject matter. The interesting subjects of macro photography are flowers, insects, textures of interwoven things such as sweaters, baskets etc. The smaller the subject the better the photo will turn out.
Macro photography is the type of photography in which pictures are shot at a closer range to show the details of the subject matter. The interesting subjects of macro photography are flowers, insects, textures of interwoven things such as sweaters, baskets etc. The smaller the subject the better the photo will turn out.
BABY PHOTOGRAPHY / FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHY
Baby/family photography is another popular type of photography. Baby/family photography is conducted when a family is blessed with a newborn and want to capture this special moment. The different expressions of a baby by themselves and along with the family members are captured in this type of photography. The whole family comes together to freeze one moment in time in this type of photography.
Baby/family photography is another popular type of photography. Baby/family photography is conducted when a family is blessed with a newborn and want to capture this special moment. The different expressions of a baby by themselves and along with the family members are captured in this type of photography. The whole family comes together to freeze one moment in time in this type of photography.