also known as astronomical imaging, is the photography or imaging of
astronomical objects, celestial events, or areas of the night sky.
Astrophotograph
Is a genre of photography that celebrates the unique relationship between
humans and their animal companions
Pet
is a genre of photography that portrays clothing and
other fashion items.
Fashion
Photography
20 Common Types of
Photography
• Portrait
Photography
• or portraiture, is a type of photography
aimed toward capturing the personality of
a person or group of people by using
effective lighting, backdrops, and poses.
2. Landscape Photography
• commonly involves daylight
photography of natural features of land,
sky and waters, at a distance
3. Street Photography
• Captures everyday life in public spaces,
often candid and unposed.
4. Macro Photography
• Involves extreme close-up shots,
showcasing small details often not
visible to the naked eye.
5. Fashion Photography
• is a combination of product, portrait and fine art
photography, where art meets commerce. It's the
clothes, models, poses, lighting, backgrounds and
more – all working together to create beautiful
imagery to sell an aesthetic and lifestyle.
6. Wildlife Photography
• Captures animals in their natural
habitats, often requiring patience and
specialized equipment.
7. Architectural
Photography
• is the subgenre of the photography discipline where
the primary emphasis is made to capturing
photographs of buildings and similar architectural
structures that are both aesthetically pleasing and
accurate in terms of representations of their subjects.
8. Event
Photography
• Covers various events, such as weddings,
parties, and concerts, capturing moments
and emotions.
9. Product Photography
• Showcases products in a way that
highlights their features and benefits.
10. Food Photography
• Focuses on capturing delicious and visually
appealing images of food.
11. Astrophotography
• Involves capturing images of celestial
objects and the night sky, often requiring
long exposures.
12. Documentary Photography
• Tells a story or documents a particular
subject, often with a focus on social or
political issues.
13 .Underwater Photography
• Captures images beneath the water's
surface, showcasing marine life or
underwater landscapes.
14 . Aerial Photography
• Involves capturing images from elevated
positions, often using drones or aircraft.
15 . Still Life Photograph
• describes a work of art that shows
inanimate objects from the natural or man-
made world, such as fruit, flowers, dead
game, and/or vessels like baskets or bowls.
16 . Sports Photography
• Captures action shots and moments during
sporting events.
17. Pet Photography
• Involves photographing animals, often as
part of family or individual portraits.
18. Travel Photography
• Focuses on capturing the essence of
different locations and cultures during
travels.
19. Black and White Photography
• Utilizes the absence of color to convey
emotions and highlight contrasts.
20. Abstract Photography
• Involves capturing images that may not
have a clear subject, focusing on shapes,
patterns, and textures.
Differences of
Photography
1. Genre
Portrait
Photography
• Focuses on capturing individuals or
groups, emphasizing their expressions
and personalities.
Landscape Photography
• Involves capturing outdoor scenes, often
highlighting the beauty of nature or urban
environments.
Macro
Photography
• Involves extreme close-ups of small subjects,
revealing intricate details not easily visible to
the naked eye.
Street
Photography
• Captures everyday life and public spaces, often
candidly documenting people and events.
2. Technique
Long Exposure
Photography
• Involves using a slow shutter speed to
capture motion or create effects like light
trails.
High-Speed
Photography
• Captures fast-moving subjects by using a fast
shutter speed to freeze the action.
HDR Photography (High Dynamic
Range)
• Combines multiple exposures to capture a wider
range of tones, especially in scenes with high
contrast.
3. Style
Black and White Photography
Emphasizes composition, form, and
contrast without the distraction of color.
Color
Photography
Utilizes the full spectrum of colors to convey
mood, emotion, and atmosphere.
Candid
Photography
Involves capturing spontaneous moments without
the subjects being aware, often resulting in
authentic and natural expressions.
4. Equipment
Digital
Photography
Involves using digital cameras to capture and
store images electronically.
Film
Photography
Involves using traditional film cameras, where
images are captured on photographic film.
5.
Purpose
Documentary
Photography
Captures real-life events, people, and places to
document and tell a story.
Fine Art
Photography
Focuses on the artistic expression of the
photographer, often conveying emotions or
concepts.
Commercial
Photography
Involves creating images for advertising,
product promotion, or marketing purposes.
6. Editing and Post-
Processing
Digital
Manipulation
Involves using software like Photoshop for
extensive editing and manipulation.
7. Technology
Smartphone
Photography
Utilizes the cameras on smartphones for
quick and convenient image capture.
Drone
Photography
Involves capturing images from unmanned
aerial vehicles.
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Macro Photography
Macro means making small things
look big in your photo. It's like
zooming in really close to capture
tiny details of the objects, making
them appear larger.
Close-up Macro
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Macro Photography Example
Micro Photography
It takes extreme close-up shots,
typically of subjects that are not
easily visible to the naked eye.
Specifically involves capturing
images of subjects at a
microscopic scale.
Micro Photography Example
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