Photography is a true art form that encompasses many different avenues. Portrait photography and landscape photography are perhaps,
the most popular types of photography, but there are far from being the only forms of photography. Whether you are an amateur photographer or a professional chances are that you are going to have a favorite type of photography. Keep in mind that some types of photography encompass two or more other types of photography, so it should be fairly easy to pick a photography specialty based on your personality. I am going to go over different types of photography in hopes of helping you decide which one is right for you.
Photojournalism
Photojournalism involves taking photos of facts as they happened. This style of photography requires the knowledge to capture human emotion in a single photograph and can take years of practice to perfect. In photojournalism, the photo will depict just one scene or event. These photographs are used to attract readers for news stories.
Documentary
This is very similar to photojournalism, but in documentary photography the photographs are meant for historical evidence of an era, not the present time. Documentary photographers also need experiences and training to capture raw human emotion.
Macrophotography
Macrophotography refers to photos that are taken at a very close range. In order to become a macro photographer, the proper professional film equipment (pfe) is essential. Lenses and other needed equipment are expensive and require advanced knowledge to learn.
Action
Although there are different types of action photography, sports photography is the most popular. The photographer must study the subject and anticipate the next move in order to get a good shot. This holds true for sports photographers as well as those photographing animals in nature, and even taking photos of children running around the house.
Glamour
So many consider glamour photography to be pornographic, but it is an art form that shows the beauty of the human body. They focus on light and shadows to show the human body at its best. While being sexy these photos are done tastefully and respectfully.
Wedding
Many photographs of this style are post processed for creative effects. A plethora of wedding photographs are given a vintage or timeless look in post processing. This is a unique blend of portrait photography and documentary photography.
Advertising
This a career form of photography for many people and is yet another type of photography that encompasses different forms. It can include macrophotography, glamour photography, and portraiture. The photographs need to be interesting and catch the eye of consumers in print.
