This document provides an introduction to photography for beginners. It defines photography as capturing light with a camera to create an image. The first permanent photograph was taken in 1826 by Joseph Nicéphore Niépce in France. Photography can have different purposes such as documentary, news, or hobbyist photography. There are many types of photography including landscape, macro, portrait, and wildlife photography. Common photography equipment for beginners includes a camera like a smartphone, and the most important elements are light, subject, emotion, and composition rather than expensive gear.

1. PHOTOGRAPHY
MEENU V.SHAJI

2. INTRODUCTION TO PHOTOGRAPHY
• This introduction to photography is written for beginners, with several tips and
suggestions to take your skills as far as possible. However, writing an introduction to
photography is like writing an introduction to words; as amazing and important as it is,
photography can be almost limitlessly complex. What separates inspiring photographs
from ordinary ones, and how can you improve the quality of your own work? This article
lays a foundation to answer to those questions and more.

3. WHAT IS PHOTOGRAPHY
• Photography is the art of capturing light with a camera, usually via a digital sensor or film,
to create an image. With the right camera equipment, you can even photograph
wavelengths of light invisible to the human eye, including UV, infrared, and radio.
The first permanent photograph was captured in 1826 (some sources say 1827) by
Joseph Nicéphore Niépce in France. It shows the roof of a building lit by the sun. You can see
it reproduced below:

4. WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF PHOTOGRAPHY
• The purpose of photography can vary depending on what the photographer is trying to
achieve. For example, documentary and news photographers capture images for the
purpose of providing detailed account of actual events, while hobbyist photographers aim
to capture life moments with their families and friends.

5. WHAT ARE THE TYPES OF PHOTOGRAPHY
There are many different types of photography, such as landscape, macro, wildlife,
portrait, documentary, fashion, travel and event photography. To see a more complete list
of types of photography.
What do you need for photography
To start taking pictures, all you need is a camera, which can be anything from a basic
smartphone to an advanced DSLR or a mirrorless camera. However, photography
equipment is not all that important – light, subject, emotion and composition are all
critical elements of a successful photograph.

8. WHAT IS THE MOST COMMON TYPE OF
PHOTOGRAPHY
There are a number of photography genres that are very popular today. These include
portrait, landscape, architecture, fashion, food, sports, wildlife, macro, street, event
and documentary photography.
What equipment do I need as a beginner
photographer
If you are just starting out in photography, all you need is a camera
that you are comfortable with. The rest of photography equipment is
going to be based on your needs. For example, if you want to do
landscape photography, you will need a number of different lenses, a
tripod and filters. For portrait photography, you will need to invest in
a good portrait lens and potentially some lighting equipment.

9. WHAT IS A GENRE IN PHOTOGRAPHY
• A photography “genre” is a type of photography, such as landscape photography, portrait
photography, wildlife photography, etc.
How can I learn photography
• You can learn photography from many books and online resources. A lot of information
related to photography can be obtained for free in the forms of articles and videos. This
article is a part of photography basics series, which is provided by Photography Life for
free to everyone.

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